KJV ORIGINAL
Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Judah also captured Gaza and its surrounding territory, Ashkelon and its surrounding territory, and Ekron and its surrounding territory.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records how the tribe of Judah successfully conquered three major Philistine cities along the Mediterranean coast.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the early conquest period when the Israelite tribes were taking possession of the Promised Land after Joshua's death. Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron were three of the five major Philistine cities located along the Mediterranean coastline. These coastal cities were strategic trading centers and military strongholds that controlled important trade routes.
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