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the Jordan
This refers to the Jordan River.
the people
This refers to the nation of Israel. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
crossed over
This means to go to the opposite bank of the river. AT: "traveled from one side to the opposite side" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
before the people
This refers to being in front of the people or in the sight of all the people. Everyone saw the ark being carried by the priests. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)