Joshua 15:6

"The east border was the Salt Sea, even to the end of the Jordan. The border of the north quarter was from the bay of the sea at the end of the Jordan."

Key Reflection

Joshua 15:6 delineates a portion of the territory assigned to the tribe of Judah, emphasizing its eastern boundary along the Dead Sea (referred to here as the Salt Sea) and extending to the Jordan River. This description reflects both geographical accuracy and symbolic significance, as the Dead Sea's desolate nature would have been indicative of the harsh conditions faced by those who lived or worked on that border. The inclusion of the Jordan River further defines this eastern boundary, ensuring a clear demarcation between Judah’s territory and its neighbors.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The stone of Bohan -This stone perhaps commemorated some deed of valor belonging to the wars of Joshua (compare1 Samuel 7:12). The stone was erected on the slope of a hill (see the marginal reference), no doubt one of the range which hounds the Jordan valley on the west. But its exact site is wholly uncertain.

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