KJV ORIGINAL
And Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three more towns that were given to the tribe of Benjamin as part of their inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered much of the Promised Land, Joshua led the process of dividing the remaining territory among the tribes of Israel. Joshua 18:23 is part of a list of cities, including Avim, Parah, and Ophrah, that were assigned to the tribe of Benjamin as their inheritance. This allocation reflected God's faithfulness in fulfilling the covenant promise to Abraham by providing a homeland for His people.
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