KJV ORIGINAL
And the border compasseth it on the north side to Hannathon: and the outgoings thereof are in the valley of Jiphthahel:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The boundary goes around to the north side, reaching Hannathon, and ends in the valley of Jiphthahel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the northern boundary line of one of the tribal territories, showing how God carefully defined each tribe's inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed description of land boundaries given to the tribes of Israel after they conquered Canaan under Joshua's leadership. God had promised this land to Abraham's descendants, and now Joshua was dividing it among the twelve tribes according to God's instructions. These precise boundary descriptions ensured each tribe knew exactly what territory belonged to them.
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