Joshua 19:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Hazar Shual, and Balah, and Azem,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues listing the towns and cities that were given to the tribe of Simeon as their inheritance in the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered the Promised Land of Canaan, the territory was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel as part of God's fulfillment of His covenant. Joshua 19:3 specifically lists cities like Hazarshual, Balah, and Azem that were allocated to the tribe of Simeon, showing how the land was carefully portioned to ensure each tribe received their inheritance. This process highlighted God's faithfulness in providing for His people after their long journey from Egypt.

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