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Joshua 19:42

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists three cities that were given to the tribe of Dan as part of their inheritance in the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the land God had promised to them among the twelve tribes after their conquest victories. This verse specifically lists cities like Shaalabbin, Ajalon, and Jethlah as part of the territory allocated to the tribe of Dan, fulfilling God's covenant to give each tribe an inheritance. These divisions were a practical way to settle the people and ensure they could live securely in the Promised Land as God had commanded.

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