And Elon, and Thimnathah, and Ekron,
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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 19:40-44.
Glossary
- Ekron Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Miqne.
- Elon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet Wadi Illin.
- Timnah Place
- A portion. (1. ) A town of Judah ( Josh. 15:10 ). The Philistines took possession of it in the days of Ahaz ( 2 Chr. 28:18 ). It was about 20 miles west of Jerusalem. It has been identified with Timnatha of Dan. Modern identification: Tel Batash.