And Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez,
And Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez,
This verse lists three more cities that were given to the tribe of Issachar 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 of Israel as part of God's covenant promise. Joshua 19 specifically outlines the territory allotted to the tribe of Issachar, listing cities like Rabbith, Kishion, and Abez as boundaries and inheritance for their settlement. This division represented the fulfillment of God's pledge to give the land to Abraham's descendants, marking a key moment in Israel's establishment as a nation.
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