Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, Geba—twelve cities with their villages — The 'twelve cities' (shnêm-asreh 'arim) reflects numerological significance; twelve is the number of covenantal completeness and tribal organization. The mention of 'villages' ('azrêhem) indicates satellite settlements around urban centers, creating a network of habitation. The enumeration's conclusion marks Benjamin's total inheritance: twelve cities representing the full blessing of settled possession.

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