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for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Avim, Parah, Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, and Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Avvim and Parah and Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Avvim and Parah and Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Avvim and Parah and Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Avvim and Parah and Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Avvim, and Parah, and Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Avvim, and Parah, and Ophrah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Avvim, and Parah, and Ophrah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Avim and Parah, and Ophrah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Avim and Aphara and Ophera, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Avvim and Parah and Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophra,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Avin, Parah, Ophrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Aween and Pera and Uphra<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Avvim, and Parah, and Ophrah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Aeein, and Phara, and Ephratha,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/18-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=4766" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/18.htm">Benjamin's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5761.htm" title="5761: wə·hā·‘aw·wîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Benjamin, also a people on the S.W. coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Plural of Avviy; Avvim, a place in Palestine.">Avvim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6511.htm" title="6511: wə·hap·pā·rāh (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A place in Benjamin. The same as parah; Parah, a place in Palestine.">Parah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6084.htm" title="6084: wə·‘ā·p̄ə·rāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- An Israelite, also two places in Isr. Feminine of opher; female fawn; Ophrah, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine.">Ophrah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, along with their villages.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21-32</a></span><br />These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Joshua 19:1-9</a></span><br />The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-28.htm">1 Chronicles 4:28-33</a></span><br />They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13-21</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. / Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-1.htm">Numbers 34:1-12</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-1.htm">Judges 1:1-7</a></span><br />After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.” / Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/7-16.htm">1 Samuel 7:16-17</a></span><br />Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. / Then he would return to Ramah because his home was there, and there he judged Israel and built an altar to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-11</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a></span><br />Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: / The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Luke 4:14-15</a></span><br />Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-1.htm">John 4:1-3</a></span><br />When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John / (although it was not Jesus who baptized, but His disciples), / He left Judea and returned to Galilee.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Avim, and Pharah, and Ophrah,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/13-17.htm">1 Samuel 13:17</a></b></br> And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned unto the way <i>that leadeth to</i> Ophrah, unto the land of Shual:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/2-23.htm">Avim</a> <a href="/joshua/13-3.htm">Avvim</a> <a href="/micah/1-10.htm">Ophrah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-7.htm">Parah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/2-23.htm">Avim</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-23.htm">Avvim</a> <a href="/judges/6-11.htm">Ophrah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-4.htm">Parah</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-2.htm">The remainder of the land is described, and divided into seven parts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-10.htm">Joshua distributes it by lot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-11.htm">The lot and border of Benjamin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Their cities</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Avvim</b><br>Avvim is a town mentioned in the allotment of the tribe of Benjamin. Its name may be related to the Avvites, a group of people mentioned in the conquest narratives of the Old Testament. The Avvites were one of the peoples displaced by the Israelites as they entered the Promised Land. This connection highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The mention of Avvim in the context of Benjamin's territory underscores the detailed nature of the land distribution among the tribes, reflecting God's faithfulness in providing for His people.<p><b>Parah</b><br>Parah is another town within the territory of Benjamin. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to be in the vicinity of the modern-day Wadi Farah. The inclusion of Parah in the list of cities emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the land division, ensuring that each tribe received its inheritance. This reflects the orderly and just character of God, who ensures that His people are cared for and that His promises are fulfilled. The mention of Parah also serves as a reminder of the historical roots of the Israelites in the land, grounding their identity in the specific places God had given them.<p><b>Ophrah</b><br>Ophrah is a town that appears in several biblical contexts, including the territory of Benjamin. It is distinct from the Ophrah associated with Gideon in the book of Judges. The mention of Ophrah in Joshua highlights the importance of specific locations in the narrative of Israel's settlement in Canaan. Each town and city represents a piece of the larger promise fulfilled by God to the patriarchs. The detailed listing of these towns serves to authenticate the historical claims of the Israelites' presence in the land and underscores the meticulous nature of the biblical record.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/avvim.htm">Avvim</a></b><br>A town within the territory allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. The name may be related to the Avvites, a people mentioned elsewhere in the Old Testament.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/parah.htm">Parah</a></b><br>Another town in the land given to Benjamin. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is part of the inheritance that was distributed among the tribes of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/ophrah.htm">Ophrah</a></b><br>A town also within Benjamin's territory. It is distinct from the Ophrah associated with Gideon in the book of Judges.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment_of_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises</a></b><br>The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, including Benjamin, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham and his descendants.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_inheritance.htm">The Importance of Inheritance</a></b><br>The detailed listing of towns and territories underscores the importance of inheritance and the tangible blessings God provides to His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_belonging.htm">Community and Belonging</a></b><br>The specific mention of towns within Benjamin's territory highlights the sense of community and belonging that comes with being part of God's people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_and_spiritual_significance.htm">Historical and Spiritual Significance</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of these locations enriches our appreciation of the spiritual journey of the Israelites and God's overarching plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_god's_gifts.htm">Stewardship of God's Gifts</a></b><br>The division of the land serves as a reminder of the responsibility to steward well the gifts and resources God entrusts to us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_joshua_capture_jerusalem.htm">Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_josh._23_7_conflict_with_later_alliances.htm">Does Joshua 23:7's directive to avoid pagan nations conflict with biblical accounts of alliances Israel made in subsequent books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_defeat_31_kings_quickly.htm">In Joshua 12:1-24, how feasible is it that the Israelites defeated and occupied territories ruled by thirty-one kings so quickly without significant recorded losses?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_israelites_continue_idolatry.htm">If Joshua 23 emphasizes exclusive worship of Yahweh, why do historical records suggest continued syncretism and idolatry among the Israelites?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Avim</span>. Most probably Ai (see note on Joshua 7:2). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/18-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Avvim,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָעַוִּ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·‘aw·wîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5761.htm">Strong's 5761: </a> </span><span class="str2">Avvim -- a city in Benjamin, also a people on the soutwest coast of the Mediterranean Sea</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Parah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַפָּרָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hap·pā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6511.htm">Strong's 6511: </a> </span><span class="str2">Parah -- a place in Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ophrah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָפְרָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·p̄ə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6084.htm">Strong's 6084: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ophrah -- an Israelite, also two places in Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/18-23.htm">Joshua 18:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/18-23.htm">Joshua 18:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/18-23.htm">Joshua 18:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/18-23.htm">Joshua 18:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/18-23.htm">Joshua 18:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/18-23.htm">Joshua 18:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/18-23.htm">Joshua 18:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/18-23.htm">Joshua 18:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/18-23.htm">Joshua 18:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/18-23.htm">Joshua 18:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/18-23.htm">OT History: Joshua 18:23 Avvim Parah Ophrah (Josh. 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