And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lieth before the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in the valley of the giants on the north, and descended to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on the south, and descended to Enrogel,
The boundary line went down to the edge of the mountain that faces the Valley of Ben Hinnom, which is in the Valley of Rephaim to the north. Then it went down into the Valley of Hinnom, along the southern slope of the Jebusite city, and continued down to En Rogel.
This verse describes the specific boundary markers being used to divide up the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of the detailed account of dividing the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after their conquest under Joshua's leadership. The Valley of Hinnom (later called Gehenna) was located near Jerusalem, and the Jebusites were the people who controlled Jerusalem before David captured it. These geographical markers were crucial for establishing clear tribal territories and preventing disputes over land ownership.
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