KJV ORIGINAL
And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reacheth to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and it reaches to Mount Carmel on the west, and to Shihor-libnath;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is listing specific cities and landmarks that formed part of the tribal boundaries when the Promised Land was divided among God's people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed description of land boundaries given to the tribe of Asher when Joshua divided the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel around 1400 BC. Mount Carmel was a significant mountain range along the Mediterranean coast, and these boundary descriptions were crucial for preventing territorial disputes between tribes.
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