And Chepharhaammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:
And Kephar-ammoni, and Ophni, and Geba, twelve cities along with their surrounding villages.
This verse lists the final three cities in Benjamin's territory, completing the count of twelve cities with their villages that belonged to this tribe.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered much of Canaan, Joshua oversaw the division of the remaining land among the twelve tribes to ensure each received their rightful inheritance. This verse specifically lists cities like Chepharhaammonai, Ophni, and Gaba as part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Benjamin, reflecting the detailed process of settling the Promised Land. These allocations demonstrated God's faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant promises to the descendants of Abraham by providing a permanent home for His people.
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