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The Final Boundary Line
Commentators explain that this verse concludes the description of Israel's borders, with the Jordan River forming the final eastern boundary down to the Salt Sea. It's noted that the entire description of the land is framed by the Salt Sea, which is mentioned at both the beginning and the end of the boundary list, creating a complete, 'round about' definition.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 34:10–12
18th Century
Theologian
Shepham, the first point after Hazar-enan, is unknown. The name Riblah is interpreted by some as Har-bel, that is, “the Mountain of Bel;” the Har-b…
John Gill
On Numbers 34:12
17th Century
Pastor
And the border shall go down to Jordan
A well known river to the east of the land of Canaan:
and …
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 34:1–15
17th Century
Minister
Canaan was of small extent; as it is bounded here, it is only about 160 miles in length and about 50 in breadth; yet this was the country promised …