And their possessions and habitations were, Bethel and the towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof:
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Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of memory and worship in 1 Chronicles.
Glossary
- Ayyah Place
- Called also Azzah, which is its Hebrew name. Modern identification: Et Tell.
- Bethel Place
- House of God. (1. ) A place in Central Palestine, about 10 miles north of Jerusalem, at the head of the pass of Michmash and Ai. It was originally the royal Canaanite city of Luz ( Gen. 28:19 ). Modern identification: Beitin.
- Gezer Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Gezer.
- Naaran Place
- Boyish, juvenile, a town in Ephraim between Bethel and Jericho ( 1 Chr. 7:28 ). Modern identification: Tell el Jisr.
- Shechem Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Balatah.