Jos 15:1-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Josh 15:1-63: 15:1-63 Judah’s tribal allotment is described in greater detail than that of the other tribes. The failures of Judah’s elder brothers (Gen 34:25-31 ; 35:22 ) put him in line to receive the mantle of leadership. Thus, the tribe of Judah received a central geographical position among the tribes, guaranteeing its leadership in the nation (Gen 49:8-12 ; Deut 33:7 ).

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bGen 34:25-31►

dGen 49:8-12►

eDeut 33:7►

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‏ Joshua 15:1-4

Summary for Josh 15:1-63: 15:1-63 ^a Judah’s tribal allotment is described in greater detail than that of the other tribes. The failures of Judah’s elder brothers (Gen 34:25-31 ^b; 35:22 ^c) put him in line to receive the mantle of leadership. Thus, the tribe of Judah received a central geographical position among the tribes, guaranteeing its leadership in the nation (Gen 49:8-12 ^d; Deut 33:7 ^e).
Summary for Josh 15:2-4: 15:2-4 ^f Judah’s southern boundary extended well into the desert of the Negev, which had little if any settled population throughout the Old Testament period.