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Joshua 19:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittahhepher, to Ittahkazin, and goeth out to Remmonmethoar to Neah;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

From there the boundary continues eastward to Gittah Hepher, then to Ittah Kazin, and extends to Rimmon, which reaches toward Neah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes part of the eastern boundary line for the tribe of Zebulun's territory in the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered Canaan, the land was divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's fulfillment of His promises to Abraham. This verse specifically outlines the eastern boundary of the territory assigned to the tribe of Zebulun, mentioning ancient sites like Gittahhepher, which is traditionally linked to the prophet Jonah's hometown. This division of land emphasized God's orderly provision for His people as they settled in the Promised Land.

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