And the Avims which dwelt in Hazerim, even unto Azzah, the Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelt in their stead.)
The Avites lived in villages all the way to Gaza, but the Caphtorites who came from Caphtor destroyed them and settled in their place.
This verse explains how one ancient people group (the Caphtorites) conquered and replaced another people group (the Avites) in the land near Gaza.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes ancient population movements in the region that would later become part of the Promised Land. The Caphtorites are believed to be related to the Philistines, who came from the island of Crete (called Caphtor in ancient texts). This conquest likely happened before the Israelites entered the land, showing how God allowed various peoples to displace others throughout history.
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