And it went out to the south side to Maalehacrabbim, and passed along to Zin, and ascended up on the south side unto Kadeshbarnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and fetched a compass to Karkaa:
The boundary went south to Maaleh-acrabbim, continued to Zin, then went up on the south side to Kadesh-barnea. From there it went to Hezron, up to Adar, and curved around to Karkaa.
This verse describes the specific path of the southern boundary line for the tribe of Judah's territory in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
Joshua 15 is part of the biblical account in the Book of Joshua, which describes the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after their conquest of Canaan. This specific verse outlines the southern boundary of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah, mentioning geographical landmarks like Maalehacrabbim and Kadeshbarnea that were part of the ancient landscape. These boundaries were established by God through Joshua to fulfill the covenant promises made to Abraham and his descendants, ensuring each tribe received their inheritance.
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