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New Century Version
Joshua 15:2
The southern border of Judah's land started at the south end of the Dead Sea
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Christian Standard Bible®
Their southern border began at the tip of the Dead Sea on the south bay
Their southern border began at the tip of the Dead Sea on the south bay
Hebrew Names Version
Their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looks southward;
Their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looks southward;
King James Version
And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh southward:
And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh southward:
Lexham English Bible
Their southern border was from the end of the Salt Sea, from the bay facing southward;
Their southern border was from the end of the Salt Sea, from the bay facing southward;
English Standard Version
And their south boundary ran from the end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that faces southward.
And their south boundary ran from the end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that faces southward.
New English Translation
Their southern border started at the southern tip of the Salt Sea,
Their southern border started at the southern tip of the Salt Sea,
Amplified Bible
Their southern border was from the lower end of the Salt (Dead) Sea, from the bay that turns southward.
Their southern border was from the lower end of the Salt (Dead) Sea, from the bay that turns southward.
New American Standard Bible
Their southern border was from the lower end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that turns to the south.
Their southern border was from the lower end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that turns to the south.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And their South border was the salt Sea coast, from the point that looketh Southward.
And their South border was the salt Sea coast, from the point that looketh Southward.
Legacy Standard Bible
And their south border was from the lower end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that turns to the south.
And their south border was from the lower end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that turns to the south.
Contemporary English Version
Judah's southern border started at the south end of the Dead Sea.
Judah's southern border started at the south end of the Dead Sea.
Complete Jewish Bible
Their southern border began at the far shore of the Dead Sea, from the bay facing southward,
Their southern border began at the far shore of the Dead Sea, from the bay facing southward,
Darby Translation
And their southern border was from the end of the salt sea, from the tongue that turns southward;
And their southern border was from the end of the salt sea, from the tongue that turns southward;
Easy-to-Read Version
The southern border of Judah's land started at the south end of the Dead Sea.
The southern border of Judah's land started at the south end of the Dead Sea.
George Lamsa Translation
And their south border was from the southern end of the Salt Sea, and from thence went up to the bay that faces southward;
And their south border was from the southern end of the Salt Sea, and from thence went up to the bay that faces southward;
Good News Translation
This southern border ran from the south end of the Dead Sea,
This southern border ran from the south end of the Dead Sea,
Literal Translation
And their south border was from the end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looked southward.
And their south border was from the end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looked southward.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Their south borders were from the vttemost syde of the salt see, that is, from the coast that goeth southwarde,
Their south borders were from the vttemost syde of the salt see, that is, from the coast that goeth southwarde,
American Standard Version
And their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looketh southward;
And their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looketh southward;
Bible in Basic English
Their south limit was from the farthest part of the Salt Sea, from the inlet looking to the south:
Their south limit was from the farthest part of the Salt Sea, from the inlet looking to the south:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And their south coast was from the brinke of the salt sea, from a rocke that leaneth southwarde.
And their south coast was from the brinke of the salt sea, from a rocke that leaneth southwarde.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looked southward.
And their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looked southward.
King James Version (1611)
And their South border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh Southward.
And their South border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh Southward.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And their borders were from the south as far as a part of the salt sea from the high country that extends southward.
And their borders were from the south as far as a part of the salt sea from the high country that extends southward.
English Revised Version
And their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looked southward:
And their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looked southward:
Berean Standard Bible
Their southern border started at the bay on the southern tip of the Salt Sea,
Their southern border started at the bay on the southern tip of the Salt Sea,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
the bigynnyng therof fro the hiynesse of the saltist see, and fro the arm therof, that biholdith to the south.
the bigynnyng therof fro the hiynesse of the saltist see, and fro the arm therof, that biholdith to the south.
Young's Literal Translation
and to them the south border is at the extremity of the salt sea, from the bay which is looking southward;
and to them the south border is at the extremity of the salt sea, from the bay which is looking southward;
Update Bible Version
And their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looks southward;
And their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looks southward;
Webster's Bible Translation
And their south border was from the shore of the salt-sea, from the bay that looketh southward:
And their south border was from the shore of the salt-sea, from the bay that looketh southward:
World English Bible
Their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looks southward;
Their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looks southward;
New King James Version
And their southern border began at the shore of the Salt Sea, from the bay that faces southward.
And their southern border began at the shore of the Salt Sea, from the bay that faces southward.
New Living Translation
The southern boundary began at the south bay of the Dead Sea,
The southern boundary began at the south bay of the Dead Sea,
New Life Bible
The south side of their land was from the south end of the Salt Sea.
The south side of their land was from the south end of the Salt Sea.
New Revised Standard
And their south boundary ran from the end of the Dead Sea, from the bay that faces southward;
And their south boundary ran from the end of the Dead Sea, from the bay that faces southward;
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
so their south boundary beginneth at the end of the Salt Sea, - from the bay that turneth to the south;
so their south boundary beginneth at the end of the Salt Sea, - from the bay that turneth to the south;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Its beginning was from the top of the most salt sea, and from the bay thereof, that looketh to the south.
Its beginning was from the top of the most salt sea, and from the bay thereof, that looketh to the south.
Revised Standard Version
And their south boundary ran from the end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that faces southward;
And their south boundary ran from the end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that faces southward;
THE MESSAGE
The southern border ran from the tip of the Salt Sea south of The Tongue; it ran southward from Scorpions Pass, went around Zin and just south of Kadesh Barnea; then it ran past Hezron, ascended to Addar, and curved around to Karka; from there it passed along to Azmon, came out at the Brook of Egypt, ending at the Sea. This is the southern boundary.
The southern border ran from the tip of the Salt Sea south of The Tongue; it ran southward from Scorpions Pass, went around Zin and just south of Kadesh Barnea; then it ran past Hezron, ascended to Addar, and curved around to Karka; from there it passed along to Azmon, came out at the Brook of Egypt, ending at the Sea. This is the southern boundary.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Their south border was from the lower end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that turns to the south.
Their south border was from the lower end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that turns to the south.
Contextual Overview
1 The land that was given to the tribe of Judah was divided among all the family groups. It went all the way to the Desert of Zin in the far south, at the border of Edom. 2 The southern border of Judah's land started at the south end of the Dead Sea 3 and went south of Scorpion Pass to Zin. From there it passed to the south of Kadesh Barnea and continued past Hezron to Addar. From Addar it turned and went to Karka. 4 It continued to Azmon, the brook of Egypt, and then to the Mediterranean Sea. This was the southern border. 5 The eastern border was the shore of the Dead Sea, as far as the mouth of the Jordan River. The northern border started at the bay of the sea at the mouth of the Jordan River. 6 Then it went to Beth Hoglah and continued north of Beth Arabah to the stone of Bohan son of Reuben. 7 Then the northern border went through the Valley of Achor to Debir where it turned toward the north and went to Gilgal. Gilgal is across from the road that goes through Adummim Pass, on the south side of the ravine. The border continued to the waters of En Shemesh and stopped at En Rogel. 8 Then it went through the Valley of Ben Hinnom, next to the southern side of the Jebusite city (which is called Jerusalem). There the border went to the top of the hill on the west side of Hinnom Valley, at the northern end of the Valley of Giants. 9 From there it went to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah and then it went to the cities near Mount Ephron. There it turned and went toward Baalah, which is called Kiriath Jearim. 10 At Baalah the border turned west and went toward Mount Seir. It continued along the north side of Mount Jearim (also called Kesalon) and came to Beth Shemesh. From there it went past Timnah
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the salt sea: Joshua 3:16, Genesis 14:3, Numbers 34:3, Ezekiel 47:8, Ezekiel 47:18
bay: Heb. tongue, Isaiah 11:15
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 3:17 - the sea Joshua 12:3 - the sea Joshua 18:19 - bay Judges 1:36 - from the going
Cross-References
Genesis 15:1
After these things happened, the Lord spoke his word to Abram in a vision: "Abram, don't be afraid. I will defend you, and I will give you a great reward."
After these things happened, the Lord spoke his word to Abram in a vision: "Abram, don't be afraid. I will defend you, and I will give you a great reward."
Genesis 15:2
But Abram said, "Lord God , what can you give me? I have no son, so my slave Eliezer from Damascus will get everything I own after I die."
But Abram said, "Lord God , what can you give me? I have no son, so my slave Eliezer from Damascus will get everything I own after I die."
Genesis 15:3
Abram said, "Look, you have given me no son, so a slave born in my house will inherit everything I have."
Abram said, "Look, you have given me no son, so a slave born in my house will inherit everything I have."
Genesis 15:4
Then the Lord spoke his word to Abram: "He will not be the one to inherit what you have. You will have a son of your own who will inherit what you have."
Then the Lord spoke his word to Abram: "He will not be the one to inherit what you have. You will have a son of your own who will inherit what you have."
Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the Lord . And the Lord accepted Abram's faith, and that faith made him right with God.
Abram believed the Lord . And the Lord accepted Abram's faith, and that faith made him right with God.
Genesis 24:2
Abraham said to his oldest servant, who was in charge of everything he owned, "Put your hand under my leg.
Abraham said to his oldest servant, who was in charge of everything he owned, "Put your hand under my leg.
Genesis 24:10
The servant took ten of Abraham's camels and left, carrying with him many different kinds of beautiful gifts. He went to Northwest Mesopotamia to Nahor's city.
The servant took ten of Abraham's camels and left, carrying with him many different kinds of beautiful gifts. He went to Northwest Mesopotamia to Nahor's city.
Genesis 25:21
Isaac's wife could not have children, so Isaac prayed to the Lord for her. The Lord heard Isaac's prayer, and Rebekah became pregnant.
Isaac's wife could not have children, so Isaac prayed to the Lord for her. The Lord heard Isaac's prayer, and Rebekah became pregnant.
Genesis 39:9
There is no one in his house greater than I. He has not kept anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How can I do such an evil thing? It is a sin against God."
There is no one in his house greater than I. He has not kept anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How can I do such an evil thing? It is a sin against God."
Genesis 43:19
So the brothers went to the servant in charge of Joseph's house and spoke to him at the door of the house.
So the brothers went to the servant in charge of Joseph's house and spoke to him at the door of the house.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea,.... Sometimes called the dead sea, the sea of Sodom, and the lake Asphaltites, which, as Jarchi observes, was southeast of the land of Israel:
from the bay that looketh southward; or the "tongue", as the Hebrew, which the Targum and Kimchi interpret of a rock or promontory, the point that ran out into the sea, looking to the southeast.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Joshua 15:2. From the bay that looketh southward — These were the southern limits of the tribe of Judah, which commenced at the extremity of the lake Asphaltites or Dead Sea, and terminated at Sihor or the river of Egypt, and Mediterranean Sea; though some think it extended to the Nile.
