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Joshua 15 outlines the territorial boundaries and inherited cities of the tribe of Judah, highlighting Caleb’s inheritance and the Jebusites’ persistence in Jerusalem.
The chapter begins with a detailed description of Judah’s southern, eastern, northern, and western borders, including natural landmarks and adjacent regions such as Edom, the salt sea, and the river of Egypt. It then narrates Caleb’s inheritance of Hebron and his capture of Kirjathsepher, offering his daughter Achsah to Othniel who had taken the city. The text lists an extensive inventory of Judah’s cities, villages, and notable places, organized by region and often noting the number of associated villages. The final passage notes that the Jebusites remained in Jerusalem, coexisting with Judah’s people. Throughout, the passage emphasizes inheritance, allotment, and the established boundaries of the tribe.
neutral
Descriptive, factual tone without explicit moral judgment