And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,
The farthest cities belonging to the tribe of Judah toward the border of Edom in the south were Kabzeel, Eder, and Jagur,
This verse begins listing the southern border cities that belonged to the tribe of Judah in their promised inheritance.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed record of how the Promised Land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel after they conquered Canaan under Joshua's leadership. The tribe of Judah received the largest portion of land, stretching from the Dead Sea to the Mediterranean, with their southern boundary near Edom (present-day southern Jordan). These border cities were strategically important for defending Judah's territory and controlling trade routes.
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