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Joshua 18:17

Joshua 18:17
And was drawn from the north, and went forth to Enshemesh, and went forth toward Geliloth, which is over against the going up of Adummim, and descended to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben,

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And was drawn from the north,.... Turning northward, and looking that way from the west to the east:

and went forth to…

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

En-shemesh - The fountain of the sun; a proof of the idolatrous nature of the ancient inhabitants of this land.

Geliloth…

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, 1882–1921Joshua 18:11-20

Boundaries of the Tribe of Benjamin

11. between the children of Judah and the children of Joseph When the lots were now…

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