Joshua 15:46
Joshua 15:46 Meaning and Explanation
“From Ekron even unto the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with their villages:”
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Read Full Chapter →From Ekron to the sea, all the region near Ashdod with its villages, belongs to the allotment.
What Does Joshua 15:46 Mean?
The territory described stretches from Ekron westward to the Great Sea, including all the settlements near Ashdod. This was the coastal plain, fertile and strategic, held by the Philistine cities.
The reach of the inheritance extended to the very shore, even over land where strong enemies dwelt. God's promise was generous and bold, claiming more than the people had yet taken. The fullness of His gift always invites His people onward into greater possession.
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What does Joshua 15:46 mean?
From Ekron to the sea, all the region near Ashdod with its villages, belongs to the allotment.