And their border went up toward the sea, and Maralah, and reached to Dabbasheth, and reached to the river that is before Jokneam;
Their boundary line went up toward the sea and passed through Maralah, then reached Dabbasheth, and continued to the stream that flows in front of Jokneam.
This verse describes part of the boundary lines that marked the territory given to one of the tribes of Israel when they settled in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed description of land boundaries given to the tribe of Zebulun when Joshua was dividing up the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel. After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites were finally settling into their inheritance, with each tribe receiving specific territory. These boundary descriptions were crucial for preventing disputes and ensuring each tribe knew exactly what land belonged to them.
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