Joshua 15:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the west border was to the great sea, and the coast thereof. This is the coast of the children of Judah round about according to their families.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The western border went to the Mediterranean Sea and its coastline. This was the complete boundary of the land given to the tribe of Judah, divided among their family groups.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the western boundary of the land that God gave to the tribe of Judah, completing the description of their territorial inheritance.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the Promised Land among the twelve tribes after their conquest of Canaan, as part of God's plan to fulfill His covenant with Abraham. This specific verse from Joshua 15 outlines the western boundary of the tribe of Judah's territory, which extended to the Great Sea, known today as the Mediterranean Sea, emphasizing the precise allocation of land according to God's instructions. It reflects the historical process of settling the tribes in their inheritances to establish a stable nation.

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