Joshua 15:6

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And the border went up to Bethhogla, and passed along by the north of Betharabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:

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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.

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Glossary

Beth-arabah Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Ain el Gharabeh.
Beth-hoglah Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Deir Hajla.
Reuben Person: Behold a son!, the eldest son of Jacob and Leah ( Gen. 29:32 ). His sinful conduct, referred to in Gen. 35:22 , brought down upon him his dying father’s malediction (48:4).