KJV ORIGINAL
And Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Maarath, and Beth-anoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three more cities that were given to the tribe of Judah as part of their inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed listing of cities and territories assigned to the tribe of Judah when the Israelites divided up the Promised Land after conquering it under Joshua's leadership. These specific cities were located in the hill country region of Judah's territory. The careful recording of these boundaries and cities was important for establishing clear tribal territories and preventing future disputes over land ownership.
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