2 Their southern boundary started from the bay at the southern end of the Dead Sea,
2 And their south boundary ran from the end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that faces southward.
2 The southern border ran from the tip of the Salt Sea south of The Tongue;
2 And their southern border began at the shore of the Salt Sea, from the bay that faces southward.
2 The southern boundary began at the south bay of the Dead Sea,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 15:2
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.