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Joshua 19:39

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This was the land given to the tribe of Naphtali's descendants, divided among their family groups, all the cities and the smaller towns around them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse concludes the description of the territory that God gave to the tribe of Naphtali as their permanent homeland.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered the Promised Land of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the territory was divided among the twelve tribes as an inheritance from God, fulfilling His covenant promises. Joshua chapter 19 specifically details the allotment for the tribe of Naphtali, one of the northern tribes, listing its cities and villages to ensure each family had a designated area for settlement. This process reflected God's faithfulness in providing a homeland for His people after their exodus and wilderness journeys.

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