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Joshua 15:49

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Dannah, and Kiriath Sannah (which is also called Debir),

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is part of a list naming specific cities that were given to the tribe of Judah as their inheritance in the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

This verse appears in Joshua's detailed account of dividing the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after their conquest of Canaan. The tribe of Judah received a large portion of territory in the southern region, and this verse lists some of the cities within their boundaries. Debir was a significant Canaanite city that had been conquered by the Israelites and was also known by the alternate name Kiriath Sannah.

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