And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.
And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and En-gedi, six cities along with their surrounding villages.
This verse lists the final three cities (Nibshan, the city of Salt, and En-gedi) that were given to the tribe of Judah in the wilderness region, totaling six cities with their villages.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered the Promised Land, the territory was divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's fulfillment of His covenant. Joshua 15 specifically outlines the allotment for the tribe of Judah, including cities in the southern regions near the Dead Sea. This verse lists specific cities like Nibshan, the City of Salt, and Engedi, highlighting the detailed and comprehensive distribution of the land to ensure each tribe's inheritance.
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