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Cities with a Story
The list of towns in Benjamin's territory, including Gibeon, Ramah, and Beeroth, is more than just a geographical record. Commentators point out that these were significant locations in Israel's history. Gibeon was home to the Gibeonites who made a famous treaty with Joshua, and Ramah was the hometown of the great prophet Samuel. These names would have evoked rich historical memories for the original readers.
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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…
19th Century
Bishop
THE INHERITANCE OF BENJAMIN.
The lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin.—It can have been no acciden…
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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17th Century
Pastor
Gibeon Gibeon is the place from which the Gibeonites came, who deceived Joshua, (Joshua 9:3–6). Jerom says
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…