Joshua 15:7
“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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the border went up towards Debir,.... This was neither the Debir in the tribe of Gad, on the other side Jordan, Jos…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The going up to Adummim - Rather, “the ascent or pass of Adummim” (compare Jos 15:3, margin), on the road from Jerusalem…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The valley of Achor - Debir mentioned in this verse is unknown. The valley of Achor had its name from the punishment of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 15:1-12
Judah and Joseph were the two sons of Jacob on whom Reuben's forfeited birth-right devolved. Judah had the dominion…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
and the border went up toward Debir Not the royal Canaanitish city conquered (Jos 10:29; Jos 10:38), but somewhere…
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