Joshua is the first of the twelve historical books, which record the history of the chosen people from their first occupation of the land of Canaan as a nation to the return from the captivity. The book is named for its leading character Joshua, by whom part of it was written. The verse stands in chapters 13 to 22, the portion dealing with the conquering of the Canaanites and the division of the land among the tribes. The account of the distribution of the land is based upon written documents in which the property was accurately described.
The verse is part of the account of Benjamin's inheritance in Canaan, within the territory adjoining Judah. Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, and Beth-el are listed among Benjamin's towns.
Joshua is the first of the twelve historical books, which record the history of the chosen people from their first occupation of the land of Canaan as a nation to the return from the captivity. The book is named for its leading character Joshua, by whom part of it was written. The verse stands in chapters 13 to 22, the portion dealing with the conquering of the Canaanites and the division of the land among the tribes. The account of the distribution of the land is based upon written documents in which the property was accurately described.
The verse is part of the account of Benjamin's inheritance in Canaan, within the territory adjoining Judah. Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, and Beth-el are listed among Benjamin's towns.