Joshua 15:20
Joshua 15:20 in Multiple Translations
This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah.
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.
This is the heritage of the tribe of Judah, by their families.
This was the land allotted to the tribe of Judah, by families.
This shalbe the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Iudah according to their families.
This [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Judah, for their families.
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.
This is the possession of the tribe of the children of Juda by their kindreds.
Here is a list of the towns in the land that God had promised to give to the tribe of Judah. Each clan was allotted some of the land.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:20
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Joshua 15:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זֹ֗את
נַחֲלַ֛ת
מַטֵּ֥ה
בְנֵי
יְהוּדָ֖ה
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽ/ם
זֹ֗את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
נַחֲלַ֛ת
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
N-fs
מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
N-ms
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽ/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:20
זֹ֗את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
נַחֲלַ֛ת
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
N-fs
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽ/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:20
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Context — The Cities of Judah
18One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?”
19“Give me a blessing,” she answered. “Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs.
20This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah.
21These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, 22Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 49:8–12 | Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. Judah is a young lion— my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes. His eyes are darker than wine, and his teeth are whiter than milk. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 33:7 | And concerning Judah he said: “O LORD, hear the cry of Judah and bring him to his people. With his own hands he defends his cause, but may You be a help against his foes.” |
Joshua 15:20 Summary
This verse is talking about the land that God gave to the tribe of Judah, which is one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It's like a big family inheritance, where God is giving them a special place to live. Just like how God provided for the Israelites, He also provides for us today, as seen in Matthew 6:33, where Jesus teaches us to seek first God's kingdom and His righteousness. We can trust that God has a plan for our lives and will provide for us, just as He did for the tribe of Judah.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the tribe of Judah in the Bible?
The tribe of Judah is one of the twelve tribes of Israel and holds great importance as it is from this tribe that Jesus Christ, the Messiah, would come, as prophesied in Genesis 49:10 and fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-17.
What does the term 'inheritance' mean in this context?
In this context, 'inheritance' refers to the land allocated to the tribe of Judah by God, as promised in Joshua 13:7 and described in detail throughout Joshua 15.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding verses?
This verse serves as a summary statement, concluding the description of the allocation of land to the clans of the tribe of Judah, which includes the specific requests made by Acsah in Joshua 15:18-19.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
This verse demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45, and highlights His attention to detail in providing for His people.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's provision and inheritance for my life, just as the tribe of Judah trusted in God's promise of land?
- How can I, like Acsah, approach God with bold requests and trust in His goodness and generosity?
- In what ways can I see God's faithfulness and provision in my own life, just as the Israelites experienced in the Promised Land?
- What role does patience and trust play in waiting for God's promises to be fulfilled, as seen in the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:20
This [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah, according to their families.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:20
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:20
20–32. Cities of Judah in the South 20. This is the inheritance] “The speech of Achsah to her father was the best reason for the slight notice of this desert tract in later times, and is the best introduction to the real territory of Judah, on which we now enter. ‘Give me a blessing, for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water.’ The wells of Beersheba were enough for the Patriarchs, the Amalekites, and the Kenites, but they were not enough for the daughter of Judah and the house of the mighty Caleb.” Stanley’s Sinai and Palestine, p. 161. The territory of Judah, in average length about 45 miles and in average breadth about 50, was from a very early period divided into four main regions—(i) the South; (ii) the Lowland; (iii) the Mountain; (iv) the Wilderness. (á) The South was the undulating pasture country which intervened between the hills, the proper possession of the tribe, and the desert country which marks the lower part of Palestine. (â) The Lowland, or, to give it its proper name, the Shephelah, was a broad strip of land lying between the central mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. From the edge of the sandy tract which fringes the immediate shore it stretched up to the bases of the hills of Judah—the garden and granary of the tribe—and formed the lower part of the maritime plain which extended along the whole seaboard of Palestine from “the river of Egypt” to Sidon. (ã) The Mountain, or “the Hill Country,” though not the richest, was at once the largest and the most important of the four. “Beginning a few miles below Hebron, where it attains its highest level, it stretches eastward to the Dead Sea and westward to the Shephelah, and forms an elevated district or plateau, which, though thrown into considerable undulations, yet preserves a general level in both directions.” (ä) The Wilderness, Midbah, which here, and here only, is synonymous with Arâbah, represents the sunken district adjoining the Dead Sea. See Mr. Grove’s article in Smith’s Bibl.
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Sermons on Joshua 15:20
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(Genesis) Genesis 49:8-10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the prophecy of Balaam in Numbers 24:17, which refers to a star. The preacher connects this prophecy to the coming of Christ, who is describ |
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The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unity of the Bible, stating that it is one book despite being composed of many individual books. The sermon explores the theme of death |
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The Woman, the Dragon & the Male Child - Christmas Eve 2017 by Michael Flowers | In this sermon, the preacher explores the unseen story behind the rebellion against God and the cosmic realities surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The book of Revelation is hi |
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The Must of All Musts by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unity of the Bible, despite it being a collection of 66 books. He highlights the deaths and death bed scenes of various individuals in t |