Now the territory of the Amorites extended from the Ascent of Scorpions, from Sela and onward. — The final verse shifts from narrative action to geographical description, documenting Amorite territorial extent from 'the Ascent of Scorpions' through Sela southeastward, presumably toward Edom. This geographical notation establishes boundaries—both of Amorite control and, implicitly, of Israel's failed expansion—indicating that Israel's settlement remained confined within explicit territorial limits imposed by resistant populations.

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