And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.
And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.
This verse lists five of the twelve cities that were given to the tribe of Zebulun as their inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, the territory was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel as part of God's fulfillment of His covenant. This specific verse lists cities allocated to the tribe of Zebulun, including Kattath, Nahallal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem, along with their surrounding villages. This distribution helped establish a stable homeland for the tribes, reflecting the orderly way God provided for His people after their wilderness journey.
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