Joshua 19:14

French S21 2007 (Bible Segond 21)

Elle tournait ensuite du côté du nord vers Hannathon et débouchait sur la vallée de Jiphthach-El.

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse describes the border of a territory that goes around to the north side of a place called Hannathon and ends up in a valley named Jiphthahel. It's part of the description of land allotments in the book of Joshua.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you're drawing a line on a map. This line starts somewhere and then goes all the way around to the north side of a town called Hannathon. Then, it stops at a big grassy area called the valley of Jiphthahel. It's like drawing a big circle on a map to show where someone's land is.

Contexte historique

The Book of Joshua was written by the prophet Joshua, a leader of the Israelites, around 1350-1300 B.C. This passage describes the boundaries of the land given to the tribe of Issachar. The text provides a detailed account of territorial divisions among the tribes of Israel.

Application pour aujourd'hui

Today, setting clear boundaries is important in many aspects of life, whether it's defining the limits of a project scope or understanding personal boundaries in relationships. Just as the borders in this verse help define territories, setting clear boundaries helps avoid confusion and conflict.

Thèmes

• borders
• territorial division
• land allotments
• Israelite tribes
• geography
• Joshua

Versets liés

• Joshua 17:11
• Joshua 18:12
• 1 Kings 4:12
• Numbers 34:3
• Ezekiel 47:16

Questions fréquentes

What does the term 'compasseth' mean in Joshua 19:14?

'Compasseth' means to go around or encircle. In this context, it describes how the border of the territory goes around the north side of Hannathon.

Why is the valley of Jiphthahel significant?

The valley of Jiphthahel serves as a landmark for defining the border of the territory. Landmarks like this were crucial in ancient times for territorial identification and disputes.

How do the boundaries in Joshua 19:14 relate to other parts of the Bible?

These boundaries are part of a larger narrative detailing the division of land among the Israelite tribes, which is discussed in other parts of Joshua and Numbers.

Can we find Hannathon and Jiphthahel on a modern map?

While the exact locations are debated among scholars, efforts have been made to identify these ancient sites on modern maps based on historical and archaeological evidence.