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Real Places, Real History
Commentators note that this list of cities isn't just an ancient record; it connects to other key biblical events. For instance, John Gill points out that Succoth is where Jacob camped after meeting Esau, and the Sea of Chinnereth is the New Testament's Sea of Galilee. This detailed geography grounds the story of the conquest in real-world places, reinforcing the Bible's historical reliability.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 13:8–33
18th Century
Theologian
The writer adds to the command of God (Joshua 13:1–7) a statement that the other two and a half tribes had already had their inheritanc…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 13:15–33
19th Century
Bishop
John Gill
On Joshua 13:27
17th Century
Pastor
And in the valley, Betharam
The same with Bethharan, (See Gill on Numbers 32:36):
and Be…
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 13:7–33
17th Century
Minister
The land must be divided among the tribes. It is the will of God that each person should know what belongs to them, and not take what belongs to an…