And turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrising unto the border of Chislothtabor, and then goeth out to Daberath, and goeth up to Japhia,
From Sarid, the boundary turned eastward toward the sunrise to the border of Chisloth-tabor, then continued to Daberath, and went up to Japhia.
This verse describes part of the boundary line for the tribe of Zebulun's territory in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the land was divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's promise to give them an inheritance. This verse specifically outlines the eastern boundary of the territory assigned to the tribe of Zebulun, mentioning landmarks like Sarid, Chislothtabor, Daberath, and Japhia to define their allotted portion. These descriptions were practical for establishing tribal borders and ensuring the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham's descendants.
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