And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,
And in the mountain region: Shamir, Jattir, and Socoh,
This verse lists three cities that were located in the mountainous part of the territory given to the tribe of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the land was divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's fulfillment of His promises to Abraham. Joshua 15 specifically records the allotment of territory to the tribe of Judah, including a list of cities in the hill country to ensure their inheritance was clearly defined. This verse mentions cities like Shamir, Jattir, and Socoh, reflecting the detailed geographical assignments that helped establish the tribes' settlements.
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