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
This passage is part of a detailed record of the lands conquered by the Israelites under Moses and Joshua as they took possession of the Promised Land. The verse specifically describes the eastern boundaries of territory conquered from King Sihon of the Amorites, east of the Jordan River. These geographical markers were important for establishing tribal boundaries and inheritance rights for the Israelite tribes.
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