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Joshua 15:36

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Sharaim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim—fourteen cities along with their surrounding villages.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues listing the cities and villages that were given to the tribe of Judah as their inheritance in the Promised Land.

📚 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 it under Joshua's leadership. The tribe of Judah received the largest portion of land, and these cities were located in the fertile lowland region west of the hill country, an area known for agriculture and trade.

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