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Joshua 15:31

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL
And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is part of a list naming specific towns and cities that were given to the tribe of Judah as their inheritance in the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

This verse appears in Joshua 15, which records the detailed boundaries and cities allocated to the tribe of Judah when the Israelites settled in Canaan after their exodus from Egypt. These three cities - Ziklag, Madmannah, and Sansannah - were located in the southern region of Judah's territory, likely in the Negev desert area. Ziklag later became significant as a place where David found refuge when fleeing from King Saul.

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