Joshua 13:18
Joshua 13:18 in Multiple Translations
Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,
And Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,
and Jahaz, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,
And Jahaz, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath;
Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,
And Iahazah, and Kedemoth and Mephaath:
and Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,
Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,
And Jahaza, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,
And Jassa, and Cidimoth, and Mephaath,
Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 13:18
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Joshua 13:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יַ֥הְצָ/ה
וּ/קְדֵמֹ֖ת
וּ/מֵפָֽעַת
וְ/יַ֥הְצָ/ה
Yahats
H3096
Jahaz
Conj | N-proper | Suff
וּ/קְדֵמֹ֖ת
Qᵉdêmôwth
H6932
Kedemoth
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מֵפָֽעַת
Môwphaʻath
H4158
Mephaath
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 13:18
וְ/יַ֥הְצָ/ה
Yahats
H3096
"Jahaz"
Conj | N-proper | Suff
Jahaz was a place east of the Jordan River where Israel defeated Sihon, the Amorite king. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is mentioned in the Bible as a significant site.
Definition: § Jahaz or Jahazah or Jahzah = "trodden down" a place in Reuben east of the Dead Sea where Israel defeated Sihon king of the Amorites; site uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Jahaz, Jahazah, Jahzah. See also: Numbers 21:23; Judges 11:20; Isaiah 15:4.
וּ/קְדֵמֹ֖ת
Qᵉdêmôwth
H6932
"Kedemoth"
Conj | N-proper
Kedemoth means eastern and refers to a place in Palestine east of the Dead Sea given to the Merarite Levites. It was part of the tribe of Reuben's district. The KJV Bible translates it as Kedemoth.
Definition: § Kedemoth = "eastern" one of the towns in the district east of the Dead Sea allotted to the tribe of Reuben and given to the Merarite Levites
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Kedemoth. See also: Deuteronomy 2:26; Joshua 21:37; 1 Chronicles 6:64.
וּ/מֵפָֽעַת
Môwphaʻath
H4158
"Mephaath"
Conj | N-proper
Mephaath is a place in Palestine, a city in the district of the Mishor near Moab. It was allotted to the Merarite Levites. The name means splendour or height.
Definition: § Mephaath = "splendour" or "height" a city of Reuben allotted to the Merarite Levites lying in the district of the Mishor, near Moab
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Mephaath. See also: Joshua 13:18; 1 Chronicles 6:64; Jeremiah 48:21.
Study Notes — Joshua 13:18
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- Joshua 13:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 13:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 13:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 13:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 13:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 13:18
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 13:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 13:18
Context — Reuben’s Inheritance
16The territory from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, to the whole plateau beyond Medeba,
17to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon,
18Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,
19Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley, 20Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth—Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 21:23 | But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. |
| 2 | Joshua 21:36–37 | From the tribe of Reuben they were given Bezer, Jahaz, Kedemoth, and Mephaath—four cities, together with their pasturelands. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 6:78–79 | From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. |
Joshua 13:18 Summary
Joshua 13:18 lists the cities of Jahaz, Kedemoth, and Mephaath, which were part of the territory given to the tribe of Reuben. This verse shows that God is a God of details, who cares about every aspect of our lives, just as He cared about the specific cities and territories assigned to the Israelites (as seen in Psalm 37:23). By trusting in God's promise to give us a place of serving Him, we can have confidence in His plan for our lives, just as the Israelites had confidence in His plan to give them the land of Canaan (Joshua 1:3). This verse reminds us that God is always working out His plan, even in the smallest details, and we can trust in His goodness and love for us (Romans 8:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 13:18?
The cities listed, including Jahaz, Kedemoth, and Mephaath, were part of the territory assigned to the tribe of Reuben, as described in Joshua 13:15-23, and are also mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as Deuteronomy 2:26 and Jeremiah 48:21.
How do these cities relate to the overall conquest of Canaan?
The cities listed in Joshua 13:18 were among those conquered by the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua, as part of God's promise to give them the land, as seen in Joshua 1:3 and Leviticus 18:24-25.
What can we learn from the specific mention of these cities in Scripture?
The mention of specific cities, such as Jahaz, Kedemoth, and Mephaath, highlights God's attention to detail and care for His people, as seen in Matthew 10:30, where Jesus says that even the hairs on our heads are numbered.
How does this verse fit into the broader narrative of the Bible?
Joshua 13:18 is part of the larger story of God's covenant with the Israelites, as established in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 6:4, and fulfilled in the conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, as described in the book of Joshua.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of specific cities in Joshua 13:18 reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How can I apply the principle of God's attention to detail, as seen in this verse, to my own life and circumstances?
- What role do the cities of Jahaz, Kedemoth, and Mephaath play in the larger story of God's redemption, and how can I learn from their example?
- In what ways can I trust in God's promise to give me a 'land' or a place of serving Him, just as He gave the Israelites the land of Canaan?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 13:18
And Jahazah,.... Called Jahaz, Numbers 21:23, where the battle was fought between Sihon and Israel: and Kedemoth; near to which was a wilderness, which took its name from it, from whence Moses sent
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 13:18
And Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath, Jahaza - or Jahaz, or Jahzah - (see the note at Numbers 21:23; Deuteronomy 2:32; Joshua 13:18; Judges 11:20; 1 Chronicles 6:78; Isaiah 15:4; Jeremiah 48:21;
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 13:18
Joshua 13:18 And Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath, Ver. 18. The cities and coasts of each tribe are thus particularly set down, to prevent discord and division, that mother of dissolution.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 13:18
OF THE BY MOSES ON THE EAST OF JORDAN (Joshua 13:15-33). (15) Reuben.—See also Numbers 32:33-42 and Deuteronomy 3:16, &c.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 13:18
Verse 18. Jahaza] A city near Medeba and Dibon. It was given to the Levites, 1 Chronicles 6:78. Kedemoth] Mentioned Deuteronomy 2:26; supposed to have been situated beyond the river Arnon. Mephaath] Situated on the frontiers of Moab, on the eastern part of the desert. It was given to the Levites, Joshua 21:37.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 13:18
18. and Jahazah] Also called Jahaz and Jahaza and Jahzah, in the Hebrew Yahats and Yahtsah. Here the decisive battle was fought between the Israelites and Sihon king of the Amorites (Numbers 21:23). and Kedemoth] Given to the Merarite Levites (Joshua 21:37). Mephaath] Lying in the district of the Mishor (see Jeremiah 48:21).
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 13:18
18. Jahaza — Written also Jahaz. It was the place of the decisive battle of the Israelites with Sihon, (Numbers 21:23,) and seems to have been on the confines of the desert, to the southeast of