And Jokmeam with her suburbs, and Bethhoron with her suburbs,
And Jokmeam with its surrounding pasturelands, and Beth Horon with its surrounding pasturelands,
This verse lists two more cities that were given to the Levites, along with the grazing lands around them for their livestock.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, which was written during the post-exilic period to help the returning Israelites reestablish their tribal and religious structures, the text lists the cities assigned to the Levites as part of their designated inheritance. These cities, such as Jokmeam and Bethhoron, were given to the Levites because they were set apart for priestly duties and did not receive a tribal territory like the other Israelite tribes. This arrangement reflected God's provision for His servants to focus on worship and service without the burdens of land management.
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