Joshua 18:12
“And their border on the north side was from Jordan; and the border went up to the side of Jericho on the north side, and went up through the mountains westward; and the goings out thereof were at the wilderness of Bethaven.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And their border on the north side was from Jordan,.... Which was the eastern boundary of the tribe, and hence proceeded…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Joshua 18:11-28
See the marginal references. There are many indications found in this and the next chapter that the text is in great…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The wilderness of Beth-aven - This was the same as Beth-el; but this name was not given to it till Jeroboam had fixed…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 18:11-28
We have here the lot of the tribe of Benjamin, which Providence cast next to Joseph on the one hand, because Benjamin…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And their border on the north side The northern boundary of Benjamin mainly coincided with the southern boundary of…
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