And Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages:
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Interpretation
The men of Judah did not oppose taking away the cities within their border, when convinced that they had more than was right. If a true believer has obtained an unintended and improper advantage in any thing, he will give it up without murmuring.
Glossary
- Beth-lebaoth Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jebel el Biri.
- Sharuhen Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tall al Ajjul.