Joshua 19:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the border compasseth it on the north side to Hannathon: and the outgoings thereof are in the valley of Jiphthahel:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The boundary goes around to the north side, reaching Hannathon, and ends in the valley of Jiphthahel.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the northern boundary line of one of the tribal territories, showing how God carefully defined each tribe's inheritance in the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered much of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the land was divided among the twelve tribes as a fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham and his descendants. Joshua 19 specifically describes the territorial boundaries assigned to the tribe of Zebulun, ensuring each tribe received an inheritance to establish their permanent homes. This verse details the northern border of Zebulun's territory, mentioning key geographical markers like Hannathon and the valley of Jiphthahel to define their allotted land.

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