Mizpah, Kephirah, Mozah,
Parallel translations
- WEB Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,
- KJV And Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah,
- BSB Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,
- NKJV Mizpah, Chephirah, Mozah,
- NASB Mizpeh, Chephirah, and Mozah,
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Quick answer
The list continues with Mizpeh, Chephirah, and Mozah. Benjamin's second district is further detailed.
Overview
These towns, including Mizpeh which would become an important assembly place in Israel's history, are added to Benjamin's roll. The accumulation of named sites shows the richness of the tribe's inheritance. The careful record again affirms the reality of God's gift, preserving for later generations the memory of His faithful provision.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Judg 10:17Then the children of Ammon were gathered together and encamped in Gilead. The children of Israel assembled themselves together and encamped in Mizpah.
- Josh 9:17The children of Israel traveled and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath Jearim.
- Ezra 2:25The children of Kiriath Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three.
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