And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah:
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Interpretation
Joshua allotted to Judah, Ephraim, and the half of Manasseh, their inheritances before they left Gilgal. Afterwards removing to Shiloh, another survey was made, and the other tribes had their portion assigned.
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This thought runs through Joshua 15:6-10.
Glossary
- Baalah Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Deir el Azar.
- Beth-shemesh Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Bet Shemesh.
- Chesalon Place
- Strength; confidence, a place on the border of Judah, on the side of Mount Jearim ( Josh. 15:10 ); probably identified with the modern village of Kesla, on the western mountains of Judah.
- Mount Jearim Place
- Forests, a mountain on the border of Judah ( Josh. 15:10 ). Modern identification: Kesla.
- Mount Seir Place
- Biblical mountain. Modern identification: Shoresh.
- Timnah Place
- A portion. (1. ) A town of Judah ( Josh. 15:10 ). The Philistines took possession of it in the days of Ahaz ( 2 Chr. 28:18 ). It was about 20 miles west of Jerusalem. It has been identified with Timnatha of Dan. Modern identification: Tel Batash.