KJV ORIGINAL
And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And in the mountain region: Shamir, Jattir, and Socoh,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three cities that were located in the mountainous part of the territory given to the tribe of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed list describing the boundaries and cities that belonged to the tribe of Judah after they conquered the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. The mountainous region mentioned here refers to the hill country of Judah, which was strategically important and offered natural defenses. These city names represent actual settlements that the Israelites either conquered or established as they divided up the land God had promised to Abraham's descendants.
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