And passed along toward the side over against Arabah northward, and went down unto Arabah:
The boundary line continued toward the ridge facing the Jordan Valley on the north side, then went down into the Jordan Valley.
This verse describes part of the boundary line for one of the tribes of Israel, showing how their land was carefully mapped out.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, the Israelites were in the process of dividing the land of Canaan among the twelve tribes after their conquest, as God had promised. This verse describes the boundary lines for one of the tribes, likely Benjamin, during the surveying and allocation of the territory to ensure fair distribution. It reflects the fulfillment of God's covenant to give the land to Abraham's descendants as they settled and organized their new homeland.
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