KJV ORIGINAL
This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward was the uttermost part of the south coast.
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This was the land assigned by lot to the tribe of Judah and their families. Their territory extended south to the border of Edom, reaching the wilderness of Zin at the far southern edge.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the beginning of the land distribution to the tribe of Judah, marking out their southern boundary.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after the Israelites conquered the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, around 1400-1350 BC. The land was being divided among the twelve tribes of Israel by casting lots, which was considered a way of letting God determine the boundaries. Judah was one of the largest and most prominent tribes, and would later become the southern kingdom.
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