KJV ORIGINAL
And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the border turns toward Ramah and to the fortified city of Tyre; the border turns to Hosah and ends at the sea, extending from the coast to Achzib.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the northern boundary of the tribe of Asher's territory, marking the specific cities and geographical features that formed their border.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of Joshua's detailed record of dividing the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after their conquest of Canaan. The tribe of Asher received territory in northern Israel along the Mediterranean coast, which included some of the most strategic and wealthy cities of the ancient world, including the famous trading city of Tyre.
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