And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the way to Bethjeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdothpisgah:
And from the plain to the Sea of Galilee on the east, and to the sea of the plain, which is the Dead Sea on the east, in the direction of Beth-jeshimoth; and from the south, below the slopes of Pisgah:
This verse describes the eastern boundaries of conquered territory, stretching from the Sea of Galilee down to the Dead Sea and including areas near Mount Pisgah.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, chapter 12 serves as a summary of the kings and territories conquered by the Israelites under Moses and Joshua during their entry into the Promised Land. This verse specifically describes the eastern borders of the land taken from King Og of Bashan, mentioning key geographical features like the Sea of Chinneroth (now known as the Sea of Galilee) and the Salt Sea (the Dead Sea), as part of a historical record of God's fulfillment of His promises to Israel. It reflects the cultural importance of documenting conquests in ancient Near Eastern societies to establish claims to land.
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