KJV ORIGINAL
And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, all the way to the great city of Sidon;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists specific cities and towns that were part of the territory given to the tribe of Asher, stretching northward to the important coastal city of Sidon.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed account of how the Promised Land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel after they conquered Canaan under Joshua's leadership. The tribe of Asher received territory in the northwestern part of the land, along the Mediterranean coast. Sidon was a major Phoenician port city known for its trade and wealth, marking the northern boundary of Asher's inheritance.
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