Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, and Bethhoglah, and the valley of Keziz,
The cities that belonged to the tribe of Benjamin, divided among their family groups, included Jericho, Beth-hoglah, and the valley of Keziz,
This verse begins listing the specific cities and territories that were assigned to the tribe of Benjamin as their inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered much of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the remaining land was divided among the tribes by casting lots to fulfill God's promise of inheritance. This verse specifically lists cities assigned to the tribe of Benjamin as part of their allotted territory, highlighting the orderly distribution of the Promised Land. It reflects the historical process of settling the tribes in their designated areas following the exodus and conquest.
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