And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the coast of Bethhoron the nether, and to Gezer; and the goings out thereof are at the sea.
And it goes down westward to the territory of the Japhletites, to the territory of Lower Beth-horon, and to Gezer; and it ends at the sea.
This verse is describing the western boundary of a tribal territory that stretches from inland cities down to the Mediterranean 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 led by Joshua. It specifically outlines the western boundary of the territory assigned to the tribe of Ephraim, one of the descendants of Joseph, as part of God's promise to give the Promised Land to Abraham's heirs. This description reflects the historical process of settling and claiming inherited land in the ancient Near East, emphasizing the importance of geographical boundaries for tribal identity and security.
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