And the east border was the salt sea, even unto the end of Jordan. And their border in the north quarter was from the bay of the sea at the uttermost part of Jordan:
The eastern boundary was the Salt Sea, all the way to where the Jordan River ends. Their northern boundary started from the bay of the sea at the far end of the Jordan River.
This verse describes the specific geographical boundaries that marked the eastern and northern edges of the tribe of Judah's territory in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered much of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, the territory was divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's fulfillment of His covenant. This verse specifically outlines the eastern and northern borders of the land assigned to the tribe of Judah, using natural landmarks like the Salt Sea (Dead Sea) and the Jordan River to define these boundaries. These divisions were crucial for establishing tribal territories and maintaining peace among the settlers in the newly acquired land.
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