And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of Enshemesh, and the goings out thereof were at Enrogel:
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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
- Adummim Place
- The red ones, a place apparently on the road between Jericho and Jerusalem, “on the south side of the torrent” Wady Kelt, looking toward Gilgal, mentioned Josh. 15:7 ; 18:17 . Modern identification: Adummim.
- Debir Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khan el Hatrur.
- En-rogel Place
- Biblical spring. Modern identification: Bir Ayub.
- En-shemesh Place
- Fountain of the sun a spring which formed one of the landmarks on the boundary between Judah and Benjamin ( Josh. 15:7 ; 18:17 ). Modern identification: Ein Haud.
- Gilgal Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Araq ed Deir.
- Valley of Achor Place
- Biblical valley. Modern identification: Al Buqay’ah.