Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor,
Parallel translations
- WEB Halhul, Beth Zur, Gedor,
- KJV Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor,
- NKJV Halhul, Beth Zur, Gedor,
- NASB Halhul, Beth-zur, and Gedor,
- NLT In addition, there were Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor,
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Halhul, Beth Zur, and Gedor are named in the hill country. More highland towns are recorded.
Overview
Beth Zur later became an important fortified city, rebuilt by Rehoboam and prominent in the Maccabean era (2 Chronicles 11:7). These towns guarded the highland routes near Hebron. Their record marks the strategic places within Judah's heritage.
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- 1 Chr 4:39and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks.
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