Joshua 15:22

²¹These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,²²Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah,²³Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

Summary

This verse lists various cities that were given to the tribe of Judah as part of their inheritance in the Promised Land. It serves as a historical record of the distribution of land among the Israelite tribes, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The detailed account highlights the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His covenant with His people and the importance of obedience in receiving the blessings of the Lord. By documenting the allocation of territories, this verse underscores the meticulous planning and sovereignty of God in establishing the boundaries of the Israelite tribes.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Kedesh,.... The first of these cities seems to be Kadeshbarnea, which was to the south of the land, and on the borders of Edom, from whence the spies were sent, Num 32:8, and Hazor is another city from that which is mentioned, Jos 11:1; and was in the tribe of Naphtali: and Ithnan, which Jerom (c) calls Jedna, was, according to him, six miles from Eleutheropolis, as you go to Hebron; the Greek version joins this and the former city together, and makes them one. (c) De loc. Heb. fol. 92. H.

Joshua 15:22

The Cities 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,²³Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,