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and the border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and passed along to the side of Mount Jearim on the north (the same is Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed along by Timnah;

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God's Historically Grounded Promises

This verse, filled with place names, might seem like a dry list. However, commentators show that these are real, identifiable locations. For example, they clarify that this 'Mount Seir' is a local hill, not the famous mountain in Edom, and that Chesalon is modern-day Kesla. This geographical precision underscores the historical reality of God's promises being fulfilled in a specific time and place.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 15:10

18th Century

Theologian

Mount Seir is not the well-known range of Edom. The name (“shaggy mountain”) is applicable to any rugged or well-wooded hill. Here it probably deno…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 15:10

19th Century

Bishop

Mount Seir. —Of course, entirely distinct from the place in Edom, but not precisely identified.

Chesalon i…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 15:10

17th Century

Pastor

And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto Mount
Seir
Not that in Idumea, so …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 15:1–12

17th Century

Minister

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