And Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages:
Beth Lebaoth and Sharuhen, thirteen cities in total, along with all their surrounding villages.
This verse lists the final two cities in Simeon's territory, bringing their total inheritance to thirteen cities plus their villages.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the Promised Land was divided among the twelve tribes as part of God's fulfillment of His covenant. Joshua 19 specifically outlines the territory allotted to the tribe of Simeon, which was situated within the larger portion given to Judah, and this verse lists cities like Bethlebaoth and Sharuhen as part of that inheritance. This allocation helped establish stable settlements and boundaries for the tribes, reflecting God's orderly provision for His people.
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