Joshua 18:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the south quarter was from the end of Kirjathjearim, and the border went out on the west, and went out to the well of waters of Nephtoah:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The southern boundary started from the edge of Kiriath Jearim, and the border line extended westward and reached the spring of Nephtoah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes part of the southern boundary line for the territory that was being assigned to one of Israel's tribes.

📚 Historical Context

This passage comes from the detailed account of dividing the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after they had conquered it under Joshua's leadership. The tribal boundaries were being carefully mapped out to ensure each tribe received their God-promised inheritance. Kiriath Jearim was a significant town that would later house the Ark of the Covenant for twenty years.

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This was the land assigned by lot to the tribe of Judah and their families. Their territory extended south to the border of Edom, reaching the wilderness of Zin at the far southern edge.

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