KJV ORIGINAL
Ain, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ain, Remmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities along with their surrounding villages.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists four cities that were given to the tribe of Simeon as part of 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 Judah's original allotment was considered too large for one tribe.
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