Joshua 15:2 cpdv — Its beginning was from the summit of the very salty sea, and from its bay, which looks toward the south.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Its beginning was from the summit of the very salty sea, and from its bay, which looks toward the south. "

— Joshua 15:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 15 — Context

1

And so, the lot of the sons of Judah, by their families, was this: from the border of Edom, to the desert of Sin toward the south, and even to the furthest part of the southern region.

2

Its beginning was from the summit of the very salty sea, and from its bay, which looks toward the south.

3

And it extends toward the ascent of the Scorpion, and it passes on to Sinai. And it ascends into Kadesh-barnea, and it passes through to Hezron, ascending to Addar, and encompassing Karka.

4

And from there, it passes on to Azmon, and reaches to the torrent of Egypt. And its boundary shall be the great sea; this shall be the limit of the southern region.

5

Yet truly, toward the east, the beginning shall be the very salty sea, even to the limit of the Jordan, and that which looks toward the north, from the bay of the sea, even to the same river Jordan.

Joshua 15:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 15:2 say?
Joshua 15:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Its beginning was from the summit of the very salty sea, and from its bay, which looks toward the south. ”
Where is Joshua 15:2 in the Bible?
Joshua 15:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 15, verse 2.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 15:2.
What translation should I read Joshua 15:2 in?
Joshua 15:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 15:2?
Joshua 15:2 reads (CPDV): “Its beginning was from the summit of the very salty sea, and from its bay, which looks toward the south. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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