From Dan to Beersheba: Biblical Borders & The British Mandate
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Show Notes
In this episode of pplpod, we trace the origins of the famous phrase "From Dan to Beersheba," used nine times in the Hebrew Bible to define the settled territory of the Tribes of Israel. We explore its appearance during key biblical moments, from the Battle of Gibeah and the calling of Samuel to the reigns of King David and King Solomon. Finally, we examine how this ancient geographic concept resurfaced during World War I peace negotiations, where British politicians like Lloyd George used it to determine the boundaries of the British Mandate for Palestine.