KJV ORIGINAL
And Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Ziklag, and Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of a list naming specific cities and towns that were given to the tribe of Simeon as their inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the conquered land of Canaan among the twelve tribes as part of God's promise to give them an inheritance. Joshua 19:5 lists specific cities, such as Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susah, that were allotted to the tribe of Simeon, which was settled within the territory of Judah. This division reflected the historical process of establishing permanent settlements after the conquest led by Joshua.
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