And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:
And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah, nine cities along with their surrounding villages.
This verse lists three specific cities that were part of a group of nine cities given to the tribe of Judah as their inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered the land of Canaan, the territory was divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's promise to give them an inheritance. Joshua 15 specifically details the allotment for the tribe of Judah, listing cities and villages in their region to establish boundaries and settlements. This verse, mentioning Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah among others, reflects the historical process of claiming and organizing the land as described in the biblical narrative.
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