And the border passed along to the side of Bethhoglah northward: and the outgoings of the border were at the north bay of the salt sea at the south end of Jordan: this was the south coast.
The boundary line went along the north side of Beth-hoglah, and it ended at the northern shore of the Salt Sea (the Dead Sea) where the Jordan River flows into it from the south. This was the southern border.
This verse describes the exact southern boundary line of Benjamin's territory, marking where their land ended at the Dead Sea.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the land was being divided among the twelve tribes to establish their permanent settlements. This verse specifically outlines the southern boundary of the tribe of Benjamin's territory, mentioning landmarks like Bethhoglah, the north bay of the Salt Sea (the Dead Sea), and the southern end of the Jordan River. This division was part of God's fulfillment of His promise to give the land to Abraham's descendants, ensuring each tribe had a defined inheritance for stability and worship.
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