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and the Arabah to the sea of Chinneroth, eastward, and to the sea of the Arabah, even the Salt Sea, eastward, the way to Beth-jeshimoth; and on the south, under the slopes of Pisgah:

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Mapping the Conquest

Scholars clarify that this verse describes the eastern plains (the Arabah) of King Sihon's former kingdom. This territory stretched from the "sea of Chinneroth" in the north down to the "Salt Sea" in the south, providing a clear geographical record of the lands conquered east of the Jordan River.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 12:1–6

18th Century

Theologian

All the plain on the east - that is, the Arabah or depressed tract along the east bank of Jordan, the modern El-Ghor ().

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 12:3

17th Century

Pastor

And from the plain
Or rather, "and the plain", the plains of Moab, which, before possessed by the Israelites, belong…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 12:1–6

17th Century

Minister

Fresh mercies must not overshadow the memory of former mercies. Nor must the glory of the present instruments of good to the church diminish the ju…

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