KJV ORIGINAL
And in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And in the valley: Eshtaol, Zoreah, and Ashnah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three towns in the valley region that were assigned 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 led by Joshua, as part of God's promise to give them an inheritance. This verse specifically lists cities in the lowland areas that were allocated to the tribe of Judah, including Eshtaol, Zoreah, and Ashnah, to establish their territory. These assignments helped secure the tribes' settlements and fulfilled the covenant God made with Abraham.
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