This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward was the uttermost part of the south coast.
This was the land assigned by lot to the tribe of Judah and their families. Their territory extended south to the border of Edom, reaching the wilderness of Zin at the far southern edge.
This verse describes the beginning of the land distribution to the tribe of Judah, marking out their southern boundary.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered much of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, God instructed the division of the remaining territory among the twelve tribes of Israel through casting lots. This specific verse describes the allotment for the tribe of Judah, which included land extending southward to the border of Edom and the wilderness of Zin, as part of fulfilling God's covenant promises to the descendants of Abraham. Such divisions were crucial for establishing a stable society and ensuring each tribe had its inheritance as outlined in the biblical narrative.
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