From that point it went through the valley of Achor to Debir, turning north toward Gilgal, which is across from the slopes of Adummim on the south side of the valley. From there the boundary extended to the springs at En-shemesh and on to En-rogel.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The going up to Adummim - Rather, “the ascent or pass of Adummim” (Compare to Joshua 15:3, margin), on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. I…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the border went up towards Debir
This was neither the Debir in the tribe of Gad, on the other side Jordan, ([Ref…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Joshua allotted to Judah, Ephraim, and the half of Manasseh their inheritances before they left Gilgal. After moving to Shiloh, another survey was …