KJV ORIGINAL
And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And they lived in Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three cities where the descendants of Simeon settled and made their homes.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogical record documenting where the tribe of Simeon lived after the Israelites settled in the Promised Land. These three cities - Beersheba, Moladah, and Hazar-shual - were located in the southern region of Judah, as the tribe of Simeon received their inheritance within Judah's territory. The chronicler was preserving the historical record of tribal settlements for the returning exiles after the Babylonian captivity.
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