Numbers 34:11 then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth.

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New International Version
The boundary will go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Galilee.

New Living Translation
then down to Riblah on the east side of Ain. From there the boundary will run down along the eastern edge of the Sea of Galilee,

English Standard Version
And the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain. And the border shall go down and reach to the shoulder of the Sea of Chinnereth on the east.

Berean Standard Bible
then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth.

King James Bible
And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward:

New King James Version
the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain; the border shall go down and reach to the eastern side of the Sea of Chinnereth;

New American Standard Bible
and the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain; and the border shall go down and reach to the slope on the east side of the Sea of Chinnereth.

NASB 1995
and the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain; and the border shall go down and reach to the slope on the east side of the Sea of Chinnereth.

NASB 1977
and the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain; and the border shall go down and reach to the slope on the east side of the Sea of Chinnereth.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain; and the border shall go down and reach to the slope on the east side of the Sea of Chinnereth.

Amplified Bible
the [eastern] boundary shall go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and shall descend and reach to the slope on the east of the Sea of Chinnereth [the Sea of Galilee];

Christian Standard Bible
The border will go down from Shepham to Riblah east of Ain. It will continue down and reach the eastern slope of the Sea of Chinnereth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The border will go down from Shepham to Riblah east of Ain. It will continue down and reach the eastern slope of the Sea of Chinnereth.

American Standard Version
and the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall go down, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward;

Contemporary English Version
and on down to Riblah on the east side of Ain. From there, it will go south to the eastern hills of Lake Galilee,

English Revised Version
and the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall go down, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From Shepham the border goes down to Riblah, east of Ain, and continues along the eastern slope of the Sea of Galilee.

Good News Translation
It will then go south to Harbel, east of Ain, and on to the hills on the eastern shore of Lake Galilee,

International Standard Version
The border is then to extend from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain, then to the Sea of Chinnereth on the east.

Majority Standard Bible
then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth.

NET Bible
The border will run down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain, and the border will descend and reach the eastern side of the Sea of Chinnereth.

New Heart English Bible
and the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall go down, and shall reach to the side of the sea of Kinnereth eastward;

Webster's Bible Translation
And the limit shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach to the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward:

World English Bible
The border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain. The border shall go down, and shall reach to the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and the border has gone down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east of Ain, and the border has gone down, and has struck against the shoulder of the Sea of Chinnereth eastward;

Young's Literal Translation
and the border hath gone down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east of Ain, and the border hath gone down, and hath smitten against the shoulder of the sea of Chinnereth eastward;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the boundary went down from Shepham to Riblah, from the east to Ain; and the boundary went down and it struck upon the shoulder of the son of Chinnereth eastward.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And from Sephama the bounds shall go down to Rebla over against the fountain of Daphnis: from thence they shall come eastward to the sea of Cenereth,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And from Shepham, the boundaries shall descend into Riblah, opposite the fountain of Daphnis. From there, the boundaries shall pass through, opposite the east, to the Sea of Chinnereth,

New American Bible
From Shepham the boundary will go down to Riblah, east of Ain, and descending further, the boundary will strike the ridge on the east side of the Sea of Chinnereth;

New Revised Standard Version
and the boundary shall continue down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain; and the boundary shall go down, and reach the eastern slope of the sea of Chinnereth;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the boundary shall go down from Shepham to Diblath, on the east side of Ain; and the boundary shall descend and shall reach to the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the border from Shapham to Deblath from the east to Ayn will be going down and the border will be going down and will be touching the side of the Sea of Kenarath from the East:

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
and the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall go down, and shall strike upon the slope of the sea of Chinnereth eastward;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the border shall go down from Sepphamar to Bela eastward to the fountains, and the border shall go down from Bela behind the sea Chenereth eastward.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Boundaries of Canaan
…10And your eastern border will run straight from Hazar-enan to Shepham, 11then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth. 12Then the border will go down along the Jordan and end at the Salt Sea. This will be your land, defined by its borders on all sides.”…

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Cross References

Joshua 13:27
and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, with the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon (the territory on the east side of the Jordan up to the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth).

Joshua 16:1-3
The allotment for the descendants of Joseph extended from the Jordan at Jericho to the waters of Jericho on the east, through the wilderness that goes up from Jericho into the hill country of Bethel. / It went on from Bethel (that is, Luz) and proceeded to the border of the Archites in Ataroth. / Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea.

Joshua 18:12-14
On the north side their border began at the Jordan, went up past the northern slope of Jericho, headed west through the hill country, and came out at the wilderness of Beth-aven. / From there the border crossed over to the southern slope of Luz (that is, Bethel) and went down to Ataroth-addar on the hill south of Lower Beth-horon. / On the west side the border curved southward from the hill facing Beth-horon on the south and came out at Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), a city of the sons of Judah. This was the western side.

Ezekiel 47:15-18
This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, / Berothah, and Sibraim (which is on the border between Damascus and Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran. / So the border will run from the Sea to Hazar-enan, along the northern border of Damascus, with the territory of Hamath to the north. This will be the northern boundary. ...

Deuteronomy 3:17
The Jordan River in the Arabah bordered it from Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) with the slopes of Pisgah to the east.

Joshua 19:33-34
Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east.

1 Kings 4:12
Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam;

1 Chronicles 5:16
They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its towns, and throughout the pasturelands of Sharon.

Genesis 15:18
On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates—

Deuteronomy 11:24
Every place where the sole of your foot treads will be yours. Your territory will extend from the wilderness to Lebanon, and from the Euphrates River to the Western Sea.

Ezekiel 48:1
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side.

Matthew 4:15
“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Luke 4:14-15
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.

John 4:3-4
He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria.

Matthew 15:21
Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon.

Treasury of Scripture

And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach to the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward:

Riblah

2 Kings 23:33
And Pharaohnechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold.

2 Kings 25:6
So they took the king, and brought him up to the king of Babylon to Riblah; and they gave judgment upon him.

Jeremiah 39:5,6
But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment upon him…

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Deuteronomy 3:17
The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof, from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, under Ashdothpisgah eastward.

Joshua 11:2
And to the kings that were on the north of the mountains, and of the plains south of Chinneroth, and in the valley, and in the borders of Dor on the west,

Chinneroth

Matthew 14:34
And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.

Luke 5:1
And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,

Gennesaret

John 6:1
After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias.

Sea of Tiberias

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Numbers 34

1. The borders of the land
16. The names of the men who shall divide the land

Berean Study Bible

The border
In the context of Numbers 34, "the border" refers to the boundaries of the Promised Land that God is delineating for the Israelites. The Hebrew word for border, "גְּבוּל" (gevul), signifies a limit or boundary. This demarcation is not just a physical boundary but also a spiritual one, symbolizing the divine promise and the inheritance given by God to His chosen people. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

will go down
The phrase "will go down" indicates a movement or transition. In Hebrew, the verb "יָרַד" (yarad) means to descend or go down. This movement is significant as it represents the Israelites' journey into the land that God has prepared for them. It is a physical descent but also a spiritual journey, as they move from wandering in the wilderness to settling in the land of promise.

from Shepham
"Shepham" is a location mentioned in the delineation of the borders of the Promised Land. While its exact location is not known today, it is part of the detailed description given by God to Moses. This specificity underscores the importance of the land and the care with which God has planned the inheritance for His people. It reflects the precision and intentionality of God's promises.

to Riblah
"Riblah" is a significant location in biblical history, often associated with judgment and decision-making. It is located in the region of Hamath, which is in modern-day Syria. Historically, Riblah was a strategic military location, and its mention here highlights the extent of the land promised to the Israelites. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all lands and His authority to grant them according to His will.

on the east side of Ain
The phrase "on the east side of Ain" provides a geographical marker for the border. "Ain" means "spring" or "fountain" in Hebrew, indicating a place of water, which is essential for life and sustenance. This detail emphasizes the provision and care of God for His people, ensuring that their land includes sources of life-giving water.

and continue down
The continuation "and continue down" suggests a progression and a further defining of the boundary. It implies that the journey and the establishment of the border are ongoing processes. This reflects the idea that the fulfillment of God's promises often involves a journey of faith and obedience.

along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth
The "slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth" refer to the eastern side of what is known today as the Sea of Galilee. The Sea of Chinnereth is a significant body of water in the biblical narrative, associated with Jesus' ministry in the New Testament. Its mention here connects the Old Testament promise with the New Testament fulfillment, symbolizing continuity in God's redemptive plan. The slopes indicate the topographical features of the land, highlighting its beauty and diversity, which God has chosen for His people.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(11) Riblah, on the east side of Ain.--Ain (Heb., a fountain) is supposed to be the great fountain of Neba Anjar at the foot of Antilibanus, in which case Riblah must be distinguished from the Riblah in the land of Hamath, which is mentioned in 2Kings 23:33 and in Jeremiah 39:9. From this point the boundary went further southward by the side (Heb., shoulder) of the lake of Chinnereth, or Sea of Galilee, from whence the eastern boundary was the Jordan down to the Dead Sea. This was to be the land of the Israelites, according to its borders on every side.

The sea of Chinnereth.--Chinnereth, or Cinnereth, appears to have been the name of a district, and also of a town. The name is supposed to be derived from kinnor, a "harp." In later times the city was called Genusar, whence the name Gennesareth, as we find it in the Gospels.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 11. - Shepham is unknown. Riblah cannot possibly be the Riblah in the land of Hamath (Jeremiah 39:5), now apparently Ribleh on the Orontes. This one example will serve to show how delusive are these identifications with modern places. Even if Ribleh represents an ancient Riblah, it is not the Riblah which is mentioned here. On the east side of Ain, i.e., of the fountain. The Targums here imply that this Ain was the source of Jordan below Mount Hermon, and that would agree extremely well with what follows. The Septuagint has ἐπὶ πηγάς, and there is in fact more than one fountain from which this head-water of Jordan takes its rise. Immediately before the Septuagint has Βηλά where we read Riblah. It has been supposed that the word was originally Ἀρβηλά, a transliteration of "Har-bel," the mountain of Bel or Baal, identical with the Harbaal-Hermon (our Mount Hermon) of Judges 3:3. The Hebrew הָרִבְלָה being differently pointed, and the final ה taken as the suffix of direction, we get הָר־בֵל; but this is extremely precarious. Shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward. Literally, "shall strike (מָחָה) the shoulder of the sea," etc. The line does not seem to have descended the stream from its source, but to have kept to the east, and so to have struck the lake of Galilee at its north-eastern corner. From this point it simply followed the water-way down to the Salt Sea. The lands beyond Jordan were not reckoned as within the sacred limits.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

[then]
הַגְּבֻ֧ל (hag·gə·ḇul)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

go down
וְיָרַ֨ד (wə·yā·raḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend

from Shepham
מִשְּׁפָ֛ם (miš·šə·p̄ām)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8221: Shepham -- a place on the eastern border of Israel

to Riblah
הָרִבְלָ֖ה (hā·riḇ·lāh)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7247: Riblah -- a city in Hamath, also one on southeast border of Israel

on the east side
מִקֶּ֣דֶם (miq·qe·ḏem)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6924: The front, of place, time

of Ain
לָעָ֑יִן (lā·‘ā·yin)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5871: Ain -- a spring (of water)

and continue along
וְיָרַ֣ד (wə·yā·raḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend

the slopes
כֶּ֥תֶף (ke·ṯep̄)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3802: The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything

east
קֵֽדְמָה׃ (qê·ḏə·māh)
Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6924: The front, of place, time

of the Sea
יָם־ (yām-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

of Chinnereth.
כִּנֶּ֖רֶת (kin·ne·reṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3672: Chinnereth -- a city in Galilee, also a lake near the city

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OT Law: Numbers 34:11 And the border shall go down (Nu Num.)