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Joshua 18:24

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Berean Standard Bible

Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, along with their villages.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Chephar-ammoni, and Ophni, and Geba; twelve cities with their villages:

Bible in Basic English

And Chephar-Ammoni and Ophni and Geba; twelve towns with their unwalled places;

Free Bible Version

Kephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve towns with their associated villages.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Chephar, Ammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba: twelue cities with their villages.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Chephar-haammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:

Translation for Translators

Kephar-Ammoni, Ophni, and Geba. Altogether there were fourteen towns and the surrounding villages.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Kephar Ammoni, Ophni, and Geba. There were twelve cities, including their villages.

Noah Webster Bible

And Chephar-haamonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:

World English Bible

Chephar Ammoni, Ophni, and Geba; twelve cities with their villages.

Young's Literal Translation

and Chephar-Haammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities and their villages.

Context

Benjamin’s Inheritance

²³Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,²⁴Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, along with their villages.

Summary

This verse lists the cities of the tribe of Benjamin, showcasing the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites regarding the division of the Promised Land. It reflects the meticulous planning and organization required for the distribution of territories among the twelve tribes. The detailed account underscores the importance of order and unity in carrying out God's plans and demonstrates His faithfulness in providing for His people. By allocating specific portions to each tribe, God ensured that all received their inheritance according to His divine will, reinforcing the concept of divine sovereignty and provision.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And Gaba - Supposed to be the same as Gibeah of Saul, a place famous for having given birth to the first king of Israel; and infamous for the shocking act towards the Levite's wife, mentioned Jdg 19:16-30, which was the cause of a war in which the tribe of Benjamin was nearly exterminated. Judges 20:29-48.

Joshua 18:24

Benjamin’s Inheritance

²³Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,²⁴Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, along with their villages.

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Berean Standard Bible

Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, along with their villages.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Chephar-ammoni, and Ophni, and Geba; twelve cities with their villages:

Bible in Basic English

And Chephar-Ammoni and Ophni and Geba; twelve towns with their unwalled places;

Free Bible Version

Kephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve towns with their associated villages.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Chephar, Ammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba: twelue cities with their villages.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Chephar-haammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:

Translation for Translators

Kephar-Ammoni, Ophni, and Geba. Altogether there were fourteen towns and the surrounding villages.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Kephar Ammoni, Ophni, and Geba. There were twelve cities, including their villages.

Noah Webster Bible

And Chephar-haamonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:

World English Bible

Chephar Ammoni, Ophni, and Geba; twelve cities with their villages.

Young's Literal Translation

and Chephar-Haammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities and their villages.