יהושע, פרק י״ג, פסוק י״ט

A careful catalog of cities and settlements naturally highlights the unique landscapes where these communities were built. One particular geographic feature stands out: a mountain situated entirely within a flat plain [רש״י]. Rather than blending into a larger mountain range, this prominent peak stands alone, rising directly out of the center of the valley that completely surrounds it [מצודת דוד].