Joshua 15:7

"The border went up to Beth Hoglah, and passed along by the north of Beth Arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben."

Key Reflection

In Joshua 15:7, the boundary described for the tribe of Judah veers northward from Beth Hoglah, passing near Beth Arabah and then ascending to the stone monument belonging to Bohan, Reuben's son. This description highlights the geographical details crucial for delineating territorial ownership in ancient Israel, reflecting a meticulous process that ensured clarity among tribes over their allotted lands. The mention of specific landmarks like stones and towns underscores how physical features were integral to defining borders in this context, ensuring that each tribe could effectively claim its territory.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The going up to Adummim -Rather, “the ascent or pass of Adummim” (compareJoshua 15:3, margin), on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. Its name signifies “red” and is explained by Jerome as given because of the frequent bloodshed there by robbers. This road is the scene of the parable of the Good Samaritan. Possibly the name may be due to some aboriginal tribe of “red men,” who held their ground in these fastnesses after the invaders had driven them from the face of the country elsewhere. En-shemesh -i. e. “fountain of the sun;” no doubt that now called “the Fountain of the Apostles,” about two miles from Jerusalem, and the only well on the road to Jericho. En-rogel -i. e.

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