This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah.
Parallel translations
- WEB This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.
- KJV This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.
- NKJV This was the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families:
- NASB This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Judah according to their families.
- NLT This was the homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Judah.
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Quick answer
This sums up the inheritance of Judah by clans. The general statement closes the boundary description before the city lists.
Overview
Having described the borders and Caleb's portion, the text formally affirms Judah's inheritance as a settled fact. The summary transitions to the detailed lists of cities that follow. Each phrase underscores that the land was truly granted by God to His covenant people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Deut 33:7And concerning Judah he said: “O LORD, hear the cry of Judah and bring him to his people. With his own hands he defends his cause, but may You be a help against his foes.”
- Gen 49:8–12Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you.
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