KJV ORIGINAL
And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And God gave their land as an inheritance, an inheritance to Israel, his people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing how he gave the promised land to Israel as their permanent inheritance.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of the Old Testament, Psalms 135 is a hymn of praise that recounts God's powerful acts on behalf of Israel, including the conquest of the Promised Land. God had promised this land to Abraham and his descendants as part of His covenant, and it was fulfilled through Joshua's leadership after the Exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically highlights how God distributed the conquered territories as an enduring inheritance to Israel, His chosen people.
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