And the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho, unto the water of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goeth up from Jericho throughout mount Bethel,
The land assigned by lot to Joseph's descendants stretched from the Jordan River near Jericho, to the waters east of Jericho, and up to the wilderness that rises from Jericho toward the hill country of Bethel.
This verse describes the boundaries of the territory that God assigned to the descendants of Joseph (Ephraim and Manasseh) when the Promised Land was divided among the tribes of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the Promised Land was divided among the twelve tribes by casting lots, as instructed by God. This verse specifically outlines the eastern boundary of the territory allocated to the descendants of Joseph, which encompassed the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, fulfilling God's covenant promise to give the land to Abraham's offspring. It reflects the historical process of settling the tribes in their inheritances, marking a key step in establishing Israel as a nation.
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