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Heshmon

Heshmon was a city in the Negev region of Judah, mentioned in the Old Testament as part of the territorial inheritance of the tribe of Judah during the conquest of Canaan.

Overview

Heshmon appears in Joshua's account of the cities allocated to the tribe of Judah in the southern region known as the Negev. While little is known about this specific settlement, its mention in Scripture affirms God's faithful distribution of the Promised Land to His people according to His covenant promises.

Key Scriptures

"And in the south, Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, Ziph, Telem, Bealoth, Hazor-hadattah, Kerioth-hezron (that is, Hazor), Amam, Shema, Moladah, Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet" (Joshua 15:21-27, ESV).

Application

Remember that God's Word meticulously records even small details of His promises fulfilled, encouraging us to trust His faithfulness in every area of our lives, both the notable and the overlooked.