to those who were in Aroer, to those who were in Siphmoth, to those who were in Eshtemoa,
Parallel translations
- KJV And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in Siphmoth, and to them which were in Eshtemoa,
- BSB to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa;
- NKJV those who were in Aroer, those who were in Siphmoth, those who were in Eshtemoa,
- NASB to those who were in Aroer, to those who were in Siphmoth, to those who were in Eshtemoa,
- NLT Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa,
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Quick answer
Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa are also given a portion. David's gifts spread further through Judah's territory.
Overview
The continued listing of towns underscores the breadth of David's generosity with the spoil from Amalek. Each named place represents people drawn into goodwill toward David. The cumulative effect is a network of grateful communities prepared to support his coming reign.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Josh 13:16Their border was from Aroer, that is on the edge of the valley of the Arnon, and the city that is in the middle of the valley, and all the plain by Medeba;
- Josh 15:50Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim,
- Josh 21:14Jattir with its suburbs, Eshtemoa with its suburbs,
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