And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came to Jericho, and went out at Jordan.
And it went down from Janohah to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and reached Jericho, and ended at the Jordan River.
This verse is describing the southern boundary line of the territory given to the tribe of Ephraim, tracing it from one city to another until it reaches the Jordan River.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the detailed description of how the Promised Land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel after they conquered Canaan under Joshua's leadership. The tribe of Ephraim, one of Joseph's sons, received this particular territory in the central hill country of Palestine. These boundary descriptions were crucial for preventing disputes between tribes and ensuring each family knew exactly which land belonged to them.
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