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Joshua 15:36

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Sharaim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim, fourteen cities along with their surrounding villages.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues listing the cities and villages that were given to the tribe of Judah as their inheritance in the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, which records the conquest and division of the Promised Land after the Israelites entered Canaan, chapter 15 outlines the specific territories assigned to the tribe of Judah as part of God's fulfillment of His covenant promises. This verse lists cities like Sharaim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim, along with their villages, as part of Judah's allotted inheritance, reflecting the careful distribution of land to ensure each tribe received their portion. These details highlight the historical process of settling the land as described in biblical narrative.

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