KJV ORIGINAL
And ye shall point out your east border from Hazarenan to Shepham:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And you shall mark out your eastern border from Hazar-enan to Shepham:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving the Israelites specific instructions about where their eastern boundary line should be drawn in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses about the boundaries of the land that the Israelites would inherit in Canaan. These geographical markers were being established before the Israelites had even fully conquered the land, showing God's confidence in His promise to give it to them. Hazar-enan and Shepham were likely well-known locations at the time that served as clear reference points for establishing territorial boundaries.
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