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
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 under Joshua's leadership. This verse specifically describes part of the southern boundary for the tribe of Benjamin, mentioning geographical features like the Valley of Hinnom, which was a real valley near Jerusalem associated with ancient pagan practices. These boundary descriptions were essential for establishing tribal territories and ensuring the fulfillment of God's covenant promises to the Israelites.
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