And the coast reacheth to Tabor, and Shahazimah, and Bethshemesh; and the outgoings of their border were at Jordan: sixteen cities with their villages.
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Interpretation
Joshua waited till all the tribes were settled, before he asked any provision for himself. He was content to be unfixed, till he saw them all placed, and herein is an example to all in public places, to prefer the common welfare before private advantage.
Glossary
- Beth-shemesh Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Sheikh esh Shamsawi.
- Jordan Place
- Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.
- Mount Tabor Place
- Biblical mountain. Modern identification: Jebel et Tur.
- Shahazumah Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: El Karm.