KJV ORIGINAL
And from Heshbon unto Ramathmizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim unto the border of Debir;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Their territory extended from Heshbon to Ramath Mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the specific boundaries of land that was given to one of the tribes of Israel as their inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Joshua's detailed description of how the Promised Land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel after they conquered it. The specific territory mentioned here was given to the tribe of Gad, one of the tribes that chose to settle on the east side of the Jordan River. These boundary descriptions were crucial for establishing clear property rights and preventing conflicts between the tribes.
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