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and Adamah, and Ramah, and Hazor,

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Hazor's New Purpose

Commentators identify the 'Hazor' in this list as the same powerful royal city that Joshua conquered earlier (Joshua 11). Its inclusion as part of Naphtali's inheritance signifies the total fulfillment of God's promise and the transformation of a former enemy stronghold into a home for God's people.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 19:35–38

18th Century

Theologian

The number of the fortified cities of Naphtali is remarkable, though it does not tally with the catalogue. It was no doubt good policy to protect t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 19:36

17th Century

Pastor

And Adamah
Adamah is different from Adami, (Joshua 19:33) ; and may seem to confirm the notion of some, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 19:17–51

17th Century

Minister

Joshua waited until all the tribes were settled before he asked for any provision for himself. He was content to be unsettled until he saw them all…