4 It then passed along to Azmon and joined the Wadi of Egypt, ending at the Mediterranean Sea. This is their[1] southern boundary.

Other Translations of Joshua 15:4

King James Version

4 From thence it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the river of Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the sea: this shall be your south coast.

English Standard Version

4 passes along to Azmon, goes out by the Brook of Egypt, and comes to its end at the sea. This shall be your south boundary.

The Message

4 from there it passed along to Azmon, came out at the Brook of Egypt, ending at the Sea. This is the southern boundary.

New King James Version

4 From there it passed toward Azmon and went out to the Brook of Egypt; and the border ended at the sea. This shall be your southern border.

New Living Translation

4 From there it passed to Azmon until it finally reached the Brook of Egypt, which it followed to the Mediterranean Sea. This was their southern boundary.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 15:4

Commentary on Joshua 15:1-12

(Read Joshua 15:1-12)

Joshua allotted to Judah, Ephraim, and the half of Manasseh, their inheritances before they left Gilgal. Afterwards removing to Shiloh, another survey was made, and the other tribes had their portion assigned. In due time all God's people are settled.