KJV ORIGINAL
And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,
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✦ 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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