And their border on the north side was from Jordan; and the border went up to the side of Jericho on the north side, and went up through the mountains westward; and the goings out thereof were at the wilderness of Bethaven.
Their northern border started at the Jordan River and went up to the north side of Jericho, then continued up through the mountains going west, ending at the wilderness of Beth-aven.
This verse is describing the exact northern boundary line of the territory given to the tribe of Benjamin when the Promised Land was divided up.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were in the process of dividing the conquered land of Canaan among the twelve tribes after their entry into the Promised Land. This verse specifically outlines the northern boundary of the territory allocated to the tribe of Benjamin, describing its path from the Jordan River up to Jericho, through the mountains westward, and ending at the wilderness of Bethaven. This division fulfilled God's promise to give the land as an inheritance to His people, ensuring each tribe had a defined portion.
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