And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zarethshahar in the mount of the valley,
And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zareth-shahar in the hill country of the valley,
This verse lists three specific cities that were given to the tribe of Reuben as part of their inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered much of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, God commanded him to distribute the remaining land as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel. Joshua 13 focuses on the allocation of territories east of the Jordan River to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, as part of fulfilling God's promises made to the patriarchs. The cities listed, such as Kirjathaim, Sibmah, and Zarethshahar, were specific areas assigned to Reuben, highlighting the detailed way God provided for His people's settlement and security.
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