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He came to Jordan. What an interesting history the river has. Lot was given the opportunity to make a choice which he made solely on what he saw with his eyes. The luscious, green plain of Jordan appealed to him for it looked like the garden of the Lord to him. His decision was made on a very natural basis. Gen. 32:10 It was a bad decision and proved to be the cause of the loss of all to him.
To Elisha, who crossed Jordan twice (double portion) Jordan was a new life and the beginning of his ministry. For Jacob his second crossing (double portion) was a display of tremendous growth. His first crossing, he had but his staff in his hands. When he retuned he had become two groups (double portion). Crossing Jordan was also to become a time of reunion with Esau. His family and his gifts were divided until there were five sections (number of atonement), a foreshadowing of the last day revival among the descendents of Jacob and Esau. It was on this occasion that Jacob wrestled with a Man, and prevailed. Here his nature was changed as well as his name. He had met the Lord in his session of travail. Gen. 32:9-30 To Naaman, it was obedience and healing.
2 Kings 5:9-14 To Jesus, it was the fulfillment of all righteousness and the anointing of the Spirit. Mt. 3:13-17.
In Esther and Elijah we find many of the same qualities. They were direct opposites. He was a rough and forceful man who was a prophet. On the other hand she was very much a fine and noble lady. They both had a goal and though their circumstances and methods were different they were out to achieve their purpose and calling in life. They were filled with determination to do a work for the Lord. They were willing to risk life and limb for their people. They were spiritually minded and loved the Lord. Both were mightily blessed of the Lord and received divine protection and care from the Lord in the process of doing His will. They were achieving, successful people.