Joshua 19:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, all the way to the great city of Sidon;

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists specific cities and towns that were part of the territory given to the tribe of Asher, stretching northward to the important coastal city of Sidon.

📚 Historical Context

Joshua 19:28 is part of the biblical account in the Book of Joshua, which describes how the land of Canaan was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel after their conquest led by Joshua. This specific verse lists cities like Hebron, Rehob, Hammon, Kanah, and great Zidon as part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Asher, reflecting God's promise to give the Israelites their inheritance in the Promised Land. Historically, Zidon was a significant Phoenician city known for its trade and influence, highlighting the strategic boundaries God assigned to ensure the tribes could settle and thrive.

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