And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah:
The boundary line curved from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, then continued along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (which is called Chesalon), then went down to Beth Shemesh, and continued on to Timnah.
This verse describes the specific route of the territorial boundary that was assigned to the tribe of Judah in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of the detailed description of land boundaries given to each tribe of Israel after they conquered the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. The tribe of Judah received the largest territory in the southern portion of Canaan, and these precise boundary markers were essential for preventing disputes between tribes and establishing clear ownership of the land God had promised to Abraham's descendants.
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