And the border passed along to the side of Bethhoglah northward: and the outgoings of the border were at the north bay of the salt sea at the south end of Jordan: this was the south coast.
The boundary line went along the north side of Beth-hoglah, and it ended at the northern shore of the Salt Sea (the Dead Sea) where the Jordan River flows into it from the south. This was the southern border.
This verse describes the exact southern boundary line of Benjamin's territory, marking where their land ended at the Dead Sea.
📚 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 tribe of Benjamin received a relatively small but strategically important territory between the larger tribes of Judah and Ephraim. These precise boundary descriptions were crucial for preventing disputes between tribes and establishing clear ownership of the land God had promised to give them.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.