And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:
Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, five cities in total.
This verse lists five specific cities where one of the tribes of Israel lived, showing God's faithfulness in giving His people specific places to call home.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile, the author compiles detailed genealogies to help the returning Israelites reconnect with their tribal heritage and God's promises to their ancestors. This verse is part of a section listing the territories and villages assigned to the tribe of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as they settled in the Promised Land. It reflects the historical record of how God allocated land to His people as part of the covenant inheritance.
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