Joshua 15:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,

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Baalah, Iim, and Azem,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists three cities that were given to the tribe of Judah as part of their inheritance in the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the land of Canaan among the tribes after their conquest, as part of God's promise to give them an inheritance. Joshua 15 specifically details the territory assigned to the tribe of Judah, listing cities like Baalah, Iim, and Azem to mark the boundaries of their allotment. This process fulfilled the covenant God made with Abraham, establishing a homeland for His people.

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The boundary line went from the top of the hill to the spring called Nephtoah, then continued to the towns near Mount Ephron. From there, the border extended to Baalah (which is also called Kirjath Jearim).

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The boundary line curved from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, then continued along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (which is called Chesalon), then went down to Beth Shemesh, and continued on to Timnah.

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They have built worship places for the false god Baal, where they burn their own children alive as sacrifices to Baal. I never commanded this, never spoke about it, and it never even entered my thoughts.

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