And Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez,
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Interpretation
Joshua waited till all the tribes were settled, before he asked any provision for himself. He was content to be unfixed, till he saw them all placed, and herein is an example to all in public places, to prefer the common welfare before private advantage.
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This thought runs through Joshua 19:17-21.
Glossary
- Ebez Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Ain el Habus.
- Kishion Place
- Hardness, a city of Issachar assigned to the Gershonite Levites ( Josh. 19:20 ), the same as Kishon (21:28). Modern identification: Tell Qisyon.
- Rabbith Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Horvat Devora.