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and Hazar-gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-pelet,

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Forgotten, but Not by God

Commentators note the obscurity of these towns. Heshmon, for example, is never mentioned again in the Bible. While these places are largely lost to human history, their inclusion in Scripture reminds us that God's knowledge is complete. He meticulously records the inheritance of His people, showing that no place is too insignificant to be part of His plan.

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Joshua

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 15:21–63

18th Century

Theologian

List of the towns of the tribe of Judah. These are arranged in four divisions, according to the natural features of the district; namely, those of …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 15:21–32

19th Century

Bishop

And the uttermost cities: The cities of the tribe of Judah are given under four headings:

  • Towards Edom;<…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 15:27

17th Century

Pastor

And Hazargaddah
The first of these, it is probable, is the same, Jerom F7 calls Gadda, in the tribe of Judah, which…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 15:20–63

17th Century

Minister

Here is a list of the cities of Judah. But we do not find Bethlehem here, which later became the city of David and was ennobled by the birth of our…