And Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages:
And Humtah, and Kiriath Arba (which is Hebron), and Zior, nine cities along with their surrounding villages.
This verse lists three more cities that were given to the tribe of Judah as part of their inheritance in the Promised Land, including the important city of Hebron.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered the land of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the territory was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel as part of God's promise to their ancestors. Chapter 15 specifically details the allotment for the tribe of Judah, listing various cities and their surrounding villages to establish their inheritance. Hebron, referred to here as Kirjatharba, was a significant city with historical connections to the patriarchs like Abraham and was later assigned to Caleb as a reward for his faithfulness.
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