And Jordan was the border of it on the east side. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by the coasts thereof round about, according to their families.
The Jordan River formed the eastern border. This was the land inheritance given to the tribe of Benjamin, with all its boundaries marked out, divided among their families.
This verse describes the complete territorial boundaries that God gave to the tribe of Benjamin as their permanent inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the Promised Land among the twelve tribes after their conquest of Canaan, fulfilling God's covenant to give them an inheritance. This verse specifically outlines the eastern border of the tribe of Benjamin's territory as the Jordan River, ensuring each tribe received a defined portion based on their families. This process highlighted God's faithfulness in providing land as He had promised to Abraham and his descendants.
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