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
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the land was being divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's promise to give them an inheritance. This verse specifically outlines the southern boundary of the territory allocated to the tribe of Benjamin, mentioning key locations like Luz (also known as Bethel) and Ataroth-adar to ensure precise delineation. These details reflect the orderly process of settlement that fulfilled God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants.
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