And your border shall turn from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim, and pass on to Zin: and the going forth thereof shall be from the south to Kadeshbarnea, and shall go on to Hazaraddar, and pass on to Azmon:
Your southern border will curve from the south toward the slope of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and extend from the south to Kadesh-barnea. From there it will go on to Hazar-addar and continue to Azmon.
God is giving the Israelites the specific southern boundaries of the Promised Land they are about to inherit.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, God was giving Moses detailed instructions on how to divide the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel as they prepared to enter Canaan after their 40 years of wandering in the desert. This verse specifically outlines the southern boundary of the land, mentioning geographical landmarks like the ascent of Akrabbim, Zin, Kadeshbarnea, Hazaraddar, and Azmon, which were real places in the ancient Near East known from historical and biblical records. These directions ensured the Israelites understood the exact territory God had promised them as part of His covenant.
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