The border went out from Tappuah westward unto the river Kanah; and the goings out thereof were at the sea. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their families.
The boundary line went from Tappuah westward to the Kanah River, and ended at the Mediterranean Sea. This was the land given as an inheritance to the tribe of Ephraim and their families.
This verse describes the western boundary of the land that God gave to the tribe of Ephraim as their permanent home.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the land was divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's fulfillment of His promises to Abraham and his descendants. This verse specifically outlines the western boundary of the territory assigned to the tribe of Ephraim, one of the sons of Joseph, during the allocation of inheritances. It reflects the historical process of settling the Promised Land, emphasizing God's provision for each tribe's needs and identity.
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