Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof:
Ashdod with all its surrounding towns and villages, Gaza with all its surrounding towns and villages, extending all the way to the river of Egypt, and the Mediterranean Sea, including its coastline:
This verse describes part of the territory given to the tribe of Judah, including the major Philistine cities of Ashdod and Gaza along with all their surrounding areas extending to Egypt and the sea.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, this verse is part of the detailed account of how the land of Canaan was divided among the Israelite tribes after their conquest, specifically outlining the southern boundaries for the tribe of Judah. Ashdod and Gaza were prominent Philistine cities included in this territory, representing areas that God promised to give to His people as part of the inheritance from their exodus and settlement. This division occurred during the leadership of Joshua, emphasizing God's faithfulness in fulfilling the covenant made to Abraham and his descendants.
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