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Their border on the north quarter was from the Jordan; and the border went up to the side of Jericho on the north, and went up through the hill-country westward; and the goings out of it were at the wilderness of Beth-aven.
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A Bridge Between Brothers
Commentators like Ellicott and Calvin highlight that Benjamin's territory was divinely placed between the two most powerful and rival tribes, Judah and Joseph (Ephraim). This strategic location was not accidental but was intended to serve as a physical and relational link, fostering unity within Israel.
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18th Century
Theologian
See the marginal references. There are many indications found in this and the next chapter that the text is in great disorder, and many of the plac…
19th Century
Bishop
THE INHERITANCE OF BENJAMIN.
The lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin.—It can have been no acciden…
16th Century
In the allotment for Benjamin, nothing particularly deserving of notice occurs, except that a small tribe takes precedence over the others. I admit…
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17th Century
Pastor
And their border on the north side was from Jordan Which was the eastern boundary of the tribe, and hence proceeded …
Minister
The boundaries of each portion were distinctly drawn, and the inheritance of each tribe was settled. All disputes and selfish claims were prevented…