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
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the Promised Land among the twelve tribes after their conquest of Canaan, as God had commanded through Joshua. This specific verse describes the northern border of the territory assigned to the tribe of Zebulun, listing geographical markers like Maralah, Dabbasheth, and the river near Jokneam to define their inheritance. This division highlighted God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the descendants of Abraham by providing a homeland for His people.
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