KJV ORIGINAL
Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Maon, Carmel, Ziph, and Juttah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists four towns that were part of the territory given to the tribe of Judah when they settled in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the conquered land of Canaan among the twelve tribes after their victories under Joshua's leadership. Joshua 15 specifically outlines the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah, including cities like Maon, Carmel, Ziph, and Juttah, which were located in the southern hill country. These places represented God's fulfillment of His promises to give the land to Abraham's descendants and served as strategic areas for settlement and defense.
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