Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages:
Kiriath Baal (which is also called Kiriath Jearim) and Rabbah, two cities along with their surrounding villages.
This verse lists two cities that were given to the tribe of Judah as part of their inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 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 outlines the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah, including various cities and their surrounding villages. This verse lists Kirjathbaal (also known as Kirjathjearim) and Rabbah as part of Judah's inheritance, emphasizing the detailed way God provided for His people's settlement in the Promised Land.
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