Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,
Parallel translations
- WEB Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,
- KJV And Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah,
- BSB Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,
- NKJV Avim, Parah, Ophrah,
- NASB Avvim, Parah, and Ophrah,
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Quick answer
The list adds Avvim, Parah, and Ophrah. Benjamin's cities continue to be recorded.
Overview
This verse names three more towns belonging to Benjamin, part of the complete inventory of the tribe's possessions. Such thorough enumeration leaves no doubt about the extent of the inheritance. The detail reflects the care with which Israel preserved the record of God's gift, honoring the faithfulness of the One who gave it.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 1
- 1 Sam 13:17The raiders came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned to the way that leads to Ophrah, to the land of Shual;
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