KJV ORIGINAL
And Betharabah, and Zemaraim, and Bethel,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Beth Arabah, and Zemaraim, and Bethel,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three cities that were assigned to the tribe of Benjamin as part of their inheritance 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 in the Promised Land. Joshua 18 specifically describes the allotment of territory to the tribe of Benjamin, listing various cities that were part of their inheritance. These cities, such as Betharabah, Zemaraim, and Bethel, represented God's fulfillment of His promise to give the land to Abraham's descendants.
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