And their coast was from Heleph, from Allon to Zaanannim, and Adami, Nekeb, and Jabneel, unto Lakum; and the outgoings thereof were at Jordan:
Their territory stretched from Heleph, from the oak tree at Zaanannim, and included Adami, Nekeb, and Jabneel, all the way to Lakum. The boundary ended at the Jordan River.
This verse describes the specific boundaries of the land that was given to the tribe of Naphtali as their inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the conquered land of Canaan among the twelve tribes as part of God's fulfillment of His promises to Abraham. This verse specifically outlines the northern boundary of the territory assigned to the tribe of Naphtali, listing various landmarks from Heleph to the Jordan River. This allocation emphasized the importance of each tribe's inheritance as a tangible sign of God's faithfulness to His covenant.
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