And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages:
And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities total twenty-nine, along with their surrounding villages.
This verse is completing a list of cities that were given to the tribe of Judah as their inheritance in the Promised Land, totaling twenty-nine cities with their villages.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership following Moses' death, the territory was divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's fulfillment of His covenant promises. Joshua 15 specifically details the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah, listing various cities and villages to establish their inheritance. This verse is part of a broader narrative that emphasizes the importance of settling and organizing the land for the nation's stability and worship of God.
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