KJV ORIGINAL
And at Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusim, and at Bethbirei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And at Beth Marcaboth, and Hazar Susim, and at Beth Birei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities until David became king.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the cities where the tribe of Simeon lived until King David's reign began.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of a genealogical record documenting the settlements of the tribe of Simeon within the territory originally assigned to Judah. The chronicler is preserving the historical boundaries and settlements of Israel's tribes from the time of Joshua's conquest through the early monarchy. These records were especially important after the Babylonian exile when the returning Jews needed to reestablish their tribal territories and identities.
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