Joshua 15:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh southward:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Their southern boundary started from the shore of the Salt Sea, from the bay that faces south.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the starting point of the southern border of Judah's territory, beginning at the Dead Sea.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered and entered the Promised Land, the territory was divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's fulfillment of His promises. Joshua 15 specifically details the allotment for the tribe of Judah, which was one of the largest and most significant tribes in Israel. This verse describes the southern boundary of Judah's land, starting from the shore of the Dead Sea and extending southward along the bay.

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From there the boundary line continued toward Azmon and reached the river of Egypt, ending at the Mediterranean Sea. This will be your southern border.

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