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God Elevates the Humble
Commentators note that while this verse lists obscure towns like Dilean and Joktheel, the famous city of Bethlehem is absent from Judah's entire list. This highlights a powerful truth: God often chooses what is small and insignificant in the world's eyes (Micah 5:2) to accomplish His great purposes, just as He did with the birthplace of Jesus.
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Joshua
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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 …
John Gill
On Joshua 15:38
17th Century
Pastor
And Dilean
Of the first of these nothing is to be said;
and Mizpeh ,
of which …
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…