And the land of the Giblites, and all Lebanon, toward the sunrising, from Baalgad under mount Hermon unto the entering into Hamath.
And the land of the Giblites, and all Lebanon, toward the east, from Baal-gad at the foot of Mount Hermon to the entrance of Hamath.
This verse describes part of the Promised Land that still needed to be conquered, listing specific territories and boundaries from Lebanon to Mount Hermon.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, God is allocating the land of Canaan to the Israelite tribes after their exodus from Egypt and the conquests led by Joshua, as part of fulfilling the promises made to Abraham. This verse specifically describes the northern boundaries of the promised land, including regions like Lebanon, Mount Hermon, and areas inhabited by groups such as the Giblites, which were yet to be fully conquered and divided among the tribes. These geographical references highlight the ancient Near Eastern understanding of territorial claims in a time of military campaigns and settlement.
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