Joshua 15:2 Meaning and Explanation
“And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh southward:”
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Read Full Chapter →The southern boundary of Judah begins at the southern bay of the Salt Sea, the Dead Sea.
What Does Joshua 15:2 Mean?
The surveyor's account now traces the borders in order. The south line starts at the shore of the salt sea, the body of water we call the Dead Sea, at its southernmost inlet. From this fixed point the boundary will be drawn out across the desert.
Scripture takes care to record even the corners of a tribe's land. Nothing about the inheritance is left vague or disputed; each family will know exactly what is theirs. So it is with the promises of God, which are not airy sentiments but sure and measured gifts, marked out plainly for those who trust Him.
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What does Joshua 15:2 mean?
The southern boundary of Judah begins at the southern bay of the Salt Sea, the Dead Sea.