7 Then you can tell them, 'They remind us that the Jordan River stopped flowing when the Ark of the Lord 's Covenant went across.' These stones will stand as a memorial among the people of Israel forever."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 4:7

Commentary on Joshua 4:1-9

(Read Joshua 4:1-9)

The works of the Lord are so worthy of rememberance, and the heart of man is so prone to forget them, that various methods are needful to refresh our memories, for the glory of God, our advantage, and that of our children. God gave orders for preparing this memorial.