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

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A City of Blessing and Burden

Commentators like John Gill note that 'Geba' is the same as 'Gibeah.' This city, part of God's provision for Benjamin, would later become infamous for a horrific crime (Judges 19) and was the hometown of Israel's first, troubled king, Saul. This serves as a sober reminder that God's good gifts can be tragically marred by human sin.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 18:11–28

18th Century

Theologian

See the marginal references. There are many indications found in this and the next chapter that the text is in great disorder, and many of the plac…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 18:11–28

19th Century

Bishop

THE INHERITANCE OF BENJAMIN.

The lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin.—It can have been no acciden…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Joshua 18:11–28

16th Century

Theologian

In the allotment for Benjamin, nothing particularly deserving of notice occurs, except that a small tribe takes precedence over the others. I admit…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 18:24

17th Century

Pastor

And Chepharhaammonai, and Ophni
Of the two first of these no mention is made elsewhere;

and Gaba<…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 18:11–28

17th Century

Minister

The boundaries of each portion were distinctly drawn, and the inheritance of each tribe was settled. All disputes and selfish claims were prevented…