And the border went over from thence toward Luz, to the side of Luz, which is Bethel, southward; and the border descended to Atarothadar, near the hill that lieth on the south side of the nether Bethhoron.
From there, the boundary line went toward Luz (which is also called Bethel) on the south side, and then the boundary went down to Atarothadar, near the hill that is south of Lower Beth-horon.
This verse describes part of the specific boundary lines that marked the territory given to the tribe of Benjamin when the Promised Land was divided among the Israelite tribes.
📚 Historical Context
This passage comes from the detailed account of dividing the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after they conquered it under Joshua's leadership. The locations mentioned - Bethel, Beth-horon, and Atarothadar - were real cities and landmarks that served as boundary markers, helping to clearly define each tribe's inheritance so there would be no disputes over territory.
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