And they found among the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead four hundred young virgins, that had known no man by lying with any male: and they brought them unto the camp to Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan.
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Justice and mercySalvationApostasyDeliverance
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Glossary
- Jabesh-gilead Place
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A town on the east of Jordan, on the top of one of the green hills of Gilead, within the limits of the half tribe of Manasseh, and in full view of Beth-shan. Modern identification: Tell el Maqlub.
- Canaan Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Canaan.
- Shiloh Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet Seilun.