Overview
Parah was a small city allocated to the tribe of Benjamin during Joshua's distribution of Canaan among the twelve tribes of Israel. Located in the central hill country, it marked part of Benjamin's territorial boundaries. The city is mentioned only once in Scripture, indicating it was likely a minor settlement despite its inclusion in the formal land registry.
Key Scriptures
"Then the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, Avvim, Parah, Ophrah" (Joshua 18:21-23, NASB).
Application
Parah's mention reminds us that God's promises of land inheritance were distributed with precision and care to His covenant people, encouraging believers today that God's provision and promises are equally specific and trustworthy.