Joshua 18:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And passed along toward the side over against Arabah northward, and went down unto Arabah:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The boundary line continued toward the ridge facing the Jordan Valley on the north side, then went down into the Jordan Valley.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

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

This verse is part of the detailed description of tribal boundaries as the Israelites divided the Promised Land among the twelve tribes after conquering it under Joshua's leadership. The Arabah refers to the Jordan Valley, a significant geographical feature that served as a natural boundary marker. These precise boundary descriptions were crucial for preventing territorial disputes between tribes.

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