And Chepharhaammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:
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Interpretation
The boundaries of each portion were distinctly drawn, and the inheritance of each tribe settled. All contests and selfish claims were prevented by the wise appointment of God, who allotted the hill and the valley, the corn and pasture, the brooks and rivers, the towns and cities.
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This thought runs through Joshua 18:21-25.
Glossary
- Chephar-ammoni Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet Kafr Ana.
- Geba Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jaba.
- Ophni Place
- Mouldy, a city of Benjamin ( Josh. 18:24 ). Modern identification: Jifna.