KJV ORIGINAL
And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three more cities that were given to the tribe of Simeon as their inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed record of how the Promised Land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel after they conquered it under Joshua's leadership. The tribe of Simeon received their portion within the territory of Judah, as their allotment was too small to stand alone. These cities represent God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to give the Israelites a homeland after their slavery in Egypt and 40 years in the wilderness.
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