12 The western boundary is the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. These are the boundaries around the people of Judah by their clans.

Other Translations of Joshua 15:12

King James Version

12 And the west border was to the great sea, and the coast thereof. This is the coast of the children of Judah round about according to their families.

English Standard Version

12 And the west boundary was the Great Sea with its coastline. This is the boundary around the people of Judah according to their clans.

The Message

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

New King James Version

12 The west border was the coastline of the Great Sea. This is the boundary of the children of Judah all around according to their families.

New Living Translation

12 The western boundary was the shoreline of the Mediterranean Sea. These are the boundaries for the clans of the tribe of Judah.

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.