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
In the Book of Joshua, this verse describes the boundaries of the land allocated to the tribe of Ephraim as part of the division of Canaan among the Israelites after their conquest. This allocation was a fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to Abraham's descendants, with specific borders outlined to ensure each tribe received its inheritance. Such detailed descriptions helped maintain order and prevent disputes among the tribes as they settled in the Promised Land.
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