And Iron, and Migdalel, Horem, and Bethanath, and Bethshemesh; nineteen cities with their villages.
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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.
Glossary
- Beth-anath Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Safad el Battikh.
- Beth-shemesh Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Rosh.
- Horem Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Hariss.
- Migdal-el Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Majdel Selem.
- Yiron Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Yarun.