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and the border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is over against the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the river; and the border passed along to the waters of En-shemesh, and the goings out of it were at En-rogel;

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Real Places, Real History

Commentators emphasize that the detailed border descriptions in Joshua are tied to real, identifiable locations. For example, the 'ascent of Adummim' is a known pass on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho, and 'En-rogel' is identified with a spring near Jerusalem. This geographical precision grounds the biblical narrative in actual history.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 15:7

18th Century

Theologian

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

On Joshua 15:7

17th Century

Pastor

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

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 …

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