Joshua 15:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

From thence it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the river of Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the sea: this shall be your south coast.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the southern boundary line of the Promised Land that God gave to the Israelites, stretching from inland areas to the Mediterranean Sea.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the detailed description of the land boundaries that God promised to give the Israelites after they entered Canaan. Joshua was dividing up the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel, carefully marking out each tribe's territory. The 'river of Egypt' likely refers to the Wadi el-Arish, a seasonal stream that served as a natural boundary between Egypt and Canaan.

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