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Joshua 15:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is the land that was given as an inheritance to the tribe of Judah's descendants, divided among their family groups.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces the detailed description of the territory that God gave to the tribe of Judah as their permanent homeland.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered much of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership following Moses' death, the land was divided among the twelve tribes as God had instructed. This verse marks the specific allocation of territory to the tribe of Judah, one of the largest and most influential tribes, as part of fulfilling God's covenant promises to the descendants of Abraham. The division according to families ensured that each clan received a portion, reflecting the orderly and just distribution outlined in the biblical narrative.

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