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Joshua 19:32

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali, even for the children of Naphtali according to their families.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The sixth piece of land was given to the tribe of Naphtali, divided among their family groups.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows God fulfilling His promise by giving the tribe of Naphtali their designated portion of the Promised Land through the casting of lots.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after their conquest under Joshua's leadership. The Israelites used the casting of lots, believing God would guide the process to ensure each tribe received their divinely appointed territory. Naphtali was one of the northern tribes, descended from Jacob's son Naphtali.

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