יהושע, פרק ט״ו, פסוק נ״ב

The preservation of ancient city names relies heavily on careful traditions passed down through generations. In the historical manuscripts detailing these regional locations, there are slight variations in how certain names were recorded. For the city of Ruma, some ancient texts spell the name with an 'R', while other versions record it with a 'D', changing the name to Duma. Alongside these spelling differences, strict attention is given to the exact pronunciation of the city of Ashan. The traditional reading of its name is preserved with precise phonetic detail, ensuring the historical accuracy of the spoken word remains intact [מנחת שי].