And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Bethshean and her towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel.
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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
- Beth-shan Place
- House of security or rest, a city which belonged to Manasseh ( 1 Chr. 7:29 ), on the west of Jordan. The bodies of Saul and his sons were fastened to its walls. Modern identification: Tel Bet Shean.
- Dor Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Dor.
- Megiddo Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Megiddo.
- Taanach Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Ta’anakh.