And Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa with her suburbs,
And Jattir with its surrounding pasturelands, and Eshtemoa with its surrounding pasturelands,
This verse lists two more cities that were given to the Levites, along with the grazing lands around them for their livestock.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed account of how the Promised Land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel after they conquered Canaan. The Levites, who served as priests and temple workers, didn't receive a large territory like the other tribes, but instead were given specific cities scattered throughout Israel along with pasturelands for their animals. This arrangement allowed them to serve God's people in communities across the entire nation.
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