From the south, all the land of the Canaanites, and Mearah that is beside the Sidonians unto Aphek, to the borders of the Amorites:
From the south, all the land of the Canaanites, and Mearah that belongs to the Sidonians, extending to Aphek at the border of the Amorites:
This verse is describing the geographical boundaries of unconquered territory that still needed to be taken by the Israelites.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions to an aging Joshua about the remaining land that still needed to be conquered and distributed among the tribes of Israel. The Canaanites, Sidonians, and Amorites were established peoples living in the Promised Land before Israel's arrival. These specific locations - Mearah, Aphek, and the territories mentioned - represent strategic areas along the Mediterranean coast and inland regions that remained unconquered after Israel's initial military campaigns.
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