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The Humble Beginnings of Bethlehem
One scholar, Matthew Henry, points out a notable absence from this extensive list of Judah's cities: Bethlehem. The future birthplace of both King David and Jesus was so insignificant at this time that it wasn't even counted among the main cities. This serves as a powerful reminder that God often chooses the humble and overlooked for His greatest purposes (Micah 5:2).
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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 …
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 15:48–51
19th Century
Bishop
Nine of these eleven are identified.
John Gill
On Joshua 15:51
17th Century
Pastor
And Goshen
Of Goshen in the land of Canaan, (See Gill on Joshua 10:41);
and Holon
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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…