I
was mesmerized by this article shared by a friend on social network just this
weekend so I searched on this to clarify.
This spectacular was actually shared on the third week of March. This is a little bit late which I publicise because this talks about God’s goodness that our brethren on social network
namely Kenny Griffin circulated, and later on shared by Fernan Garcia, who are worthy of affirmation.
In
his opening statement before the video, he says that this marvellous occasion
affirms prophecy as stated in Isaiah 43:19: "See, I am doing
something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? In the desert I
make a way, in the wasteland, rivers."
In
an article reported by mailonline, it says that the spectators
rush out of the path of the Negev’s Zin River as it roars to life after
rainfall in southern desert.
The
fantastic regeneration of a Negev river was captured on video and disseminated
online later, giving people across the globe the opportunity to view an Israeli
desert natural wonder.
According
to the story provided, the sound of the wind fluffing up across the desert and
children yelling elatedly are quickly drenched out by the speeding up muddy
water as it gushes past the cameraman through the riverbed, dropping into a
canyon.
The
desert wadi changess into a coursing river, narrowly missing a dog as onlookers
rush out of the water’s path within seconds.
The
unbelievable instant a river is regenerated in the Israeli desert - to the
pleasure of viewing locals who predicted its return.
The
return of the flood waters are caused by the heavy rains in mountainous regions
several miles away from the parched land.
For
centuries, the arid region which is a massive creek bed, has seen the vanishing
and return of water in a succession of flash floods.
The
Negev (or Negeb) gets its name from the Hebrew neghev, meaning dry.
Beersheba
which is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel and often
referred to as the "Capital of the Negev" is the seventh-largest city
in Israel, was a major crossroads for Abraham in the Old Testament (Genesis 22:19).
According
to the Bible, Abraham disembarked in the region (Genesis 13:1-3) 3,700 years ago dug a well to feed his flock
and established a community for his people.
The
desert is the scene of numerous biblical episodes and was a place of exile and
a wasteland.
The
Israelites wandered the Negev during the 'wilderness journey' after the Exodus.
The
Zin river used to mark the boundary of Israel in Biblical times
The
infrequent flooding of the Negev is mentioned in the Old testament.
The landscape is spectacular in places with plunging canyons and meandering dusty paths, which cause small waterfalls and the water to ride over the rough, dusty topography.
The
wave is remarkable considering it is caused by rainfall miles away, and it does
not take long for a believable stream that gushes down holes in the rock to
appear, underpinning constantly.
The
experts say that the appearance of the river is extremely unexpected and it has
been years since enough rainfall has caused a flash flood in the desert.
Nevertheless,
locals have extraordinary methods for predicting its return, as is shown by
people hanging around for the waves to show in the video.
Meanwhile,
companies that manage jeep tours of the region to mention Biblical visions warn
visitors to check the weather forecast in case a flood is ominous.
The
Negev desert is a barren and deserted land during the high summer months, but
rains fall in the winter on higher ground, such as the nearby ancient city of
Beersheba.
Rains
that last until around April can mount up on high ground and lead to the
flooding of the parched river bed below.
The
pattern of events is even described in the Old Testament.
It is believed that the return of the flood waters was because of heavy rain in mountainous regions several miles away from the waterless region.
The river’s source is upon the slopes of the Ramon Crater - a geological feature situated at the peak of Mount Negev, some 52miles (85 km) south of the city of Beersheba - and it ends in the Dead Sea.
It
is the world’s largest makhtesh - a type of geological feature unique to the
region equivalent and measures 24miles (40km) long, between one mile and six
miles (2km and 10km) wide and up to 1,640ft (500m) deep. It is mysteriously
formed like an extended heart.
The
Negev desert is where 12 spies are said to have been sent by Moses to traverse
the Promised Land and the Zin river used to mark the border of Israel in
Biblical times.
The
riverbed of the river Zin is made of hard, white chalk.
Reference: Sarah Griffiths, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2582777/The-incredible-moment-river-REBORN-Israeli-desert-delight-watching-locals-predicted-return.html, Published: 16:59 GMT, 17 March 2014, Updated: 19:03 GMT, 17 March 2014
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