And at Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusim, and at Bethbirei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.
And at Beth Marcaboth, and Hazar Susim, and at Beth Birei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities until David became king.
This verse lists the cities where the tribe of Simeon lived until King David's reign began.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, the author is compiling detailed genealogies and historical records of the tribes of Israel, focusing here on the descendants of Simeon and their allotted territories. This verse lists specific cities that the Simeonites inhabited as part of their inheritance in the land of Canaan after the Israelite conquest. These cities were held by them until the reign of King David, marking a period of settlement and stability leading into the unified monarchy of Israel.
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