Joshua 13:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And their coast was from Aroer, that is on the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that is in the midst of the river, and all the plain by Medeba;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Their territory extended from Aroer, which sits on the edge of the Arnon River, including the town in the middle of the valley, and all the plateau near Medeba.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the specific boundaries of land that was given to one of the tribes of Israel as their inheritance in the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Joshua's detailed account of dividing the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after their conquest of Canaan. The Reubenites received this territory on the east side of the Jordan River, which had previously belonged to the Amorite king Sihon. These geographical markers helped establish clear boundaries so each tribe knew exactly what land God had given them as their permanent inheritance.

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Their territory extended to Tabor, Shahazimah, and Beth-shemesh, and their border ended at the Jordan River. This included sixteen cities along with their surrounding villages.

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