Genesis 14:3
Context14:3 These last five kings 1 joined forces 2 in the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea). 3
Numbers 34:12
Context34:12 Then the border will continue down the Jordan River 4 and its direction will be to the Salt Sea. This will be your land by its borders that surround it.’”
Joshua 3:16
Context3:16 the water coming downstream toward them stopped flowing. 5 It piled up far upstream 6 at Adam (the city near Zarethan); there was no water at all flowing to the sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea). 7 The people crossed the river opposite Jericho. 8
[14:3] 1 tn Heb “all these,” referring only to the last five kings named. The referent has been specified as “these last five kings” in the translation for clarity.
[14:3] 2 tn The Hebrew verb used here means “to join together; to unite; to be allied.” It stresses close associations, especially of friendships, marriages, or treaties.
[14:3] 3 sn The Salt Sea is the older name for the Dead Sea.
[34:12] 4 tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.
[3:16] 5 tn Heb “the waters descending from above stood still.”
[3:16] 6 tn Heb “they stood in one pile very far away.”
[3:16] 7 tn Heb “the [waters] descending toward the sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) were completely cut off.”
[3:16] 8 map For the location of Jericho see Map5 B2; Map6 E1; Map7 E1; Map8 E3; Map10 A2; Map11 A1.