And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:
And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:
This verse lists three more cities (Goshen, Holon, and Giloh) that were given to the tribe of Judah, completing a group of eleven cities along with their surrounding villages.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, the territory was divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's fulfillment of His covenant with Abraham. Chapter 15 specifically outlines the allotment for the tribe of Judah, listing cities and villages that became their inheritance to ensure the land was settled and secured. This verse mentions three cities, Goshen, Holon, and Giloh, as part of the eleven cities assigned to Judah, emphasizing the detailed way God provided for His people's establishment in Canaan.
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