Joshua 13:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And their coast was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, unto Aroer that is before Rabbah;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Their territory included Jazer and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land that belonged to the Ammonites, extending to Aroer which is near Rabbah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the specific boundaries of land that was given to one of the tribes of Israel, showing God's detailed care in providing each group with their promised inheritance.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered much of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the land was being divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's command. This verse specifically describes the territory allocated to the tribe of Gad, which included areas like Jazer and Gilead in the Transjordan region, as well as portions of land previously held by the Ammonites. This division fulfilled God's promise to give the descendants of Abraham the land as an inheritance.

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