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Iron, and Migdal-el, Horem, and Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh; nineteen cities with their villages.
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A Fortified Frontier
Commentators note that the cities listed for Naphtali, including those in this verse, formed a strategic 'belt of fortresses.' This wasn't just a random allocation of land but a wise provision from God to protect Israel's vulnerable northern frontier, demonstrating His practical care for His people's security.
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Joshua
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Migdal-el and Horem are identified as Kh.-Mujeidil and Hârah on sheet 2, further north again; a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Iron Of Iron no mention is made elsewhere;
and Migdalel , which Jerom call…
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