And then the coast turneth westward to Aznothtabor, and goeth out from thence to Hukkok, and reacheth to Zebulun on the south side, and reacheth to Asher on the west side, and to Judah upon Jordan toward the sunrising.
Then the border turns west to Aznoth-tabor, and goes from there to Hukkok. It reaches Zebulun on the south, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan River toward the east.
This verse describes the specific boundaries of one of the tribal territories, showing how God carefully defined where each tribe would live in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered the land of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the territory was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel as their inheritance from God. This verse specifically describes the western and southern boundaries of the tribe of Naphtali's allotted land, mentioning key locations like Aznothtabor and Hukkok, and noting its borders with neighboring tribes such as Zebulun, Asher, and Judah. This division was part of God's promise to give the Israelites a permanent homeland, ensuring each tribe had a defined area for settlement and security.
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