Joshua 19:46 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Mejarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Mejarkon, and Rakkon, along with the territory that borders Joppa.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is listing specific cities and territories that were assigned to one of the tribes of Israel as 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 under Joshua's leadership. This verse specifically describes part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Dan, mentioning cities like Mejarkon and Rakkon, along with the border near Joppa, which was an important coastal area. This allocation was part of God's fulfillment of His promise to give the land to Abraham's descendants as described in earlier books of the Bible.

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