And Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maachathites, and all mount Hermon, and all Bashan unto Salcah;
And Gilead, and the territory belonging to the Geshurites and Maachathites, and all of Mount Hermon, and all of Bashan as far as Salcah;
This verse is describing the specific geographical boundaries and territories that were part of the land God gave to the Israelites.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, this verse is part of the account of how the land of Canaan was divided among the Israelite tribes after their military conquests, as God had promised to their ancestors. It specifically lists regions like Gilead, Mount Hermon, and Bashan, which were assigned to tribes such as Gad and half of Manasseh, reflecting the ongoing process of settling the Promised Land. This division occurred during the late Bronze Age, amidst interactions with local peoples like the Geshurites and Maachathites, who inhabited these areas.
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