12 The western border: the coastline of the Great Sea. This is the boundary around the people of Judah for their clans.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 15:12

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.