Joshua 15:11and the border went out to the side of Ekron northward; and the border extended to Shikkeron, and passed along to Mount Baalah, and went out at Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea.
The setting
Canaan, ~1400 BC. Tribal surveyors mark Judah's northern boundary toward Philistine territory. Modern coastal plain of Israel...
The emotion here: careful precision documenting potentially contentious borders
The original word
yatsa (יָצָא) — to go out, extend, the border 'going forth' to its final destination
Why it matters
Ekron became one of five major Philistine cities that would plague Israel for centuries
Read with care
What most readers miss in Joshua 15:11
This border ran directly through future Philistine territory — setting up centuries of conflict
Common misconceptionThis seems like peaceful land division, but these borders cut right through areas that would become Israel's greatest enemies.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Joshua 15:11
Bible Genome reading
Joshua 15:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Joshua 15:11 comes from the book of Joshua, written during the conquest period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include boundaries, inheritance. Notable phrases: border went out; side of Ekron.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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