Joshua 15:4 nasb — It continued to Azmon and proceeded to the brook of Egypt, and the border ended at the sea. This shall be your south bo…

NASB

"It continued to Azmon and proceeded to the brook of Egypt, and the border ended at the sea. This shall be your south border."

— Joshua 15:4, NASB

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Joshua 15 — Context

1

Now the lot for the tribe of the sons of Judah according to their families reached the border of Edom, southward to the wilderness of Zin at the extreme south.

2

Their south border was from the lower end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that turns to the south.

3

Then it proceeded southward to the ascent of Akrabbim and continued to Zin, then went up by the south of Kadesh-barnea and continued to Hezron, and went up to Addar and turned about to Karka.

4

It continued to Azmon and proceeded to the brook of Egypt, and the border ended at the sea. This shall be your south border.

5

The east border was the Salt Sea, as far as the mouth of the Jordan. And the border of the north side was from the bay of the sea at the mouth of the Jordan.

6

Then the border went up to Beth-hoglah, and continued on the north of Beth-arabah, and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.

7

The border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and turned northward toward Gilgal which is opposite the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south of the valley; and the border continued to the waters of En-shemesh and it ended at En-rogel.

Joshua 15:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 15:4 say?
Joshua 15:4 in the NASB reads: “It continued to Azmon and proceeded to the brook of Egypt, and the border ended at the sea. This shall be your south border.”
Where is Joshua 15:4 in the Bible?
Joshua 15:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 15, verse 4.
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 15:4.
What translation should I read Joshua 15:4 in?
Joshua 15:4 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 15:4?
Joshua 15:4 reads (NASB): “It continued to Azmon and proceeded to the brook of Egypt, and the border ended at the sea. This shall be your south border.” 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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