Joshua 15:25
Joshua 15:25 in Multiple Translations
Hazor-hadattah, Kerioth-hezron (that is, Hazor),
And Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, and Hezron, which is Hazor,
and Hazor-hadattah, and Kerioth-hezron (the same is Hazor),
And Hazor-hadattah, and Kerioth-hezron (which is Hazor);
Hazor-hadattah, Kerioth-hezron (or Hazor),
And Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, Hesron (which is Hazor)
and Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, Hezron, (it [is] Hazor,)
Hazor Hadattah, Kerioth Hezron (also called Hazor),
And Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, and Hezron, which is Hazor,
New Asor and Carioth, Hesron, which is Asor.
Hazor-Hadattah, Kerioth-Hezron (which is also named Hazor),
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Joshua 15:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/חָצ֤וֹר
חֲדַתָּה֙
וּ/קְרִיּ֔וֹת
חֶצְר֖וֹן
הִ֥יא
חָצֽוֹר
וְ/חָצ֤וֹר
Châtsôwr Chădattâh
H2675
Hazor-hadattah
Conj | N-proper
חֲדַתָּה֙
Châtsôwr Chădattâh
H2675
Hazor-hadattah
N-proper
וּ/קְרִיּ֔וֹת
Qᵉrîyôwth
H7152
Kerioth
Conj | N-proper
חֶצְר֖וֹן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
Hezron
N-proper
הִ֥יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
חָצֽוֹר
Châtsôwr
H2674
Hazor
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:25
וְ/חָצ֤וֹר
Châtsôwr Chădattâh
H2675
"Hazor-hadattah"
Conj | N-proper
Hazor-hadattah is a city in southern Judah, mentioned in Joshua 15:25. It means 'new Hazor' and is also referred to as two separate places. This city is part of the biblical landscape.
Definition: § Hazor-Hadattah = "new Hazor" a city in the south of Judah; Jos 15:25
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hazor, Hadattah (as if two places). See also: Joshua 15:25.
חֲדַתָּה֙
Châtsôwr Chădattâh
H2675
"Hazor-hadattah"
N-proper
Hazor-hadattah is a city in southern Judah, mentioned in Joshua 15:25. It means 'new Hazor' and is also referred to as two separate places. This city is part of the biblical landscape.
Definition: § Hazor-Hadattah = "new Hazor" a city in the south of Judah; Jos 15:25
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hazor, Hadattah (as if two places). See also: Joshua 15:25.
וּ/קְרִיּ֔וֹת
Qᵉrîyôwth
H7152
"Kerioth"
Conj | N-proper
Kerioth means cities, referring to a city in Moab, also known as Kiriathaim, mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine. It appears in the book of Jeremiah. The city had another name, Qir.ya.ta.yim.
Definition: Kerioth = "cities" a city in Moab Another name of qir.ya.ta.yim (קִרְיָתַ֫יִם "Kiriathaim" H7156G)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Kerioth, Kirioth. See also: Joshua 15:25; Jeremiah 48:41; Jeremiah 48:24.
חֶצְר֖וֹן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
"Hezron"
N-proper
Hezron refers to a place in southern Judah and two Israelites. The name means surrounded by a wall, similar to Hazor.
Definition: Hezron = "surrounded by a wall" a place in the extreme south of Judah Another name of cha.tsor (חָצוֹר "Hazor" H2674G)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Hezron. See also: Genesis 46:9; Ruth 4:19; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
הִ֥יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
חָצֽוֹר
Châtsôwr
H2674
"Hazor"
N-proper
Hazor was a significant city in ancient Palestine, mentioned in the book of Joshua as a major Canaanite stronghold. It was later conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership.
Definition: § Hazor = "castle" a site in Arabia
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Hazor. See also: Joshua 11:1; Judges 4:2; Jeremiah 49:28.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:25
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Context — The Cities of Judah
23Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,
24Ziph, Telem, Bealoth,
25Hazor-hadattah, Kerioth-hezron (that is, Hazor),
26Amam, Shema, Moladah, 27Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet,Joshua 15:25 Summary
The verse Joshua 15:25 mentions two places, Hazor-hadattah and Kerioth-hezron, which are actually the same location. This location was one of the cities allocated to the tribe of Judah, as part of God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites (as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 21:43-45). The fact that the Bible uses multiple names to refer to the same place highlights the complexity and richness of the biblical text, and reminds us of God's sovereignty and provision for his people. By studying the allocation of cities and towns to the different tribes, we can gain a deeper understanding of God's character and nature, and see the fulfillment of his promises to the Israelites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the name Hazor-hadattah in Joshua 15:25?
The name Hazor-hadattah is likely a variant of the name Hazor, which is also mentioned in Joshua 15:23, and it may refer to a different location or a different aspect of the same location, as seen in Judges 4:17 where Hazor is mentioned as the residence of Jabin, a king of the Canaanites.
Why are there multiple places named Hazor in the Bible?
The multiple places named Hazor in the Bible, such as in Joshua 15:23 and Joshua 15:25, may indicate that the name Hazor was common in ancient Canaan, or that these places were related in some way, such as being part of the same kingdom or region, as described in Joshua 11:10-11 where Joshua conquered the king of Hazor.
What is the relationship between Hazor-hadattah and Kerioth-hezron?
According to Joshua 15:25, Kerioth-hezron is another name for Hazor-hadattah, which suggests that these two names refer to the same location, and this dual naming may have been used to distinguish it from other places named Hazor, as seen in the way that the Bible often uses multiple names to refer to the same person or place, such as in Genesis 35:18 where Bethel is also known as Luz.
How does the mention of Hazor-hadattah in Joshua 15:25 fit into the broader context of the book of Joshua?
The mention of Hazor-hadattah in Joshua 15:25 is part of a larger list of cities and towns that were allocated to the tribe of Judah, as described in Joshua 15:1-12, and it highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 21:43-45.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the way that the Bible uses multiple names to refer to the same person or place, and how can we apply this to our understanding of God's character and nature?
- How does the allocation of cities and towns to the tribe of Judah, including Hazor-hadattah, reflect God's sovereignty and provision for his people?
- What role do you think that Hazor-hadattah played in the history of the Israelites, and what can we learn from its significance in the Bible?
- In what ways can we see the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites in the allocation of the land of Canaan, and how can we apply this to our own lives and circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:25
And Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, [and] Hezron, which [is] Hazor.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:25
And Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, and Hezron, which is Hazor, (10) And Hazor-hadattah , [Chadat, Chaldee form of Hebrew chaadash , new; Septuagint omits, unless it be included in the words: kai hai
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 15:25
Hazor, Hadattah possibly it should be read as one word, Hazor-hadattah, as there is Hazar-gaddah, , and Hazar-shual, , such compounded proper names being usual; and this may seem the more probable, because if Hazor and Hadattah were two different cities, the conjunction and would have been put between them, as it is generally in the rest. Which is Hazor, or, which also is called Hazor; but to distinguish it from the other Hazor, , this was called also Hezron.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:25
(21) And the uttermost cities.—The cities of the tribe of Judah are given under four heads: (a) towards Edom; (b) in the Shephêlah, or plain of the coast (Joshua 15:33, &c.); (c) in the mountains (Joshua 15:48); (d) in the wilderness (Joshua 15:61). Of those in Joshua 15:21-32, the first twenty-nine, Conder identifies only four—viz., Adadah, Joshua 15:22 (Ad’adah); Kerioth Hezron (some see a trace of Kerioth in the sobriquet of Judas Is-cariot, the man of Kerioth), Joshua 15:25 (Hudîreh); Beer-sheba, Joshua 15:28 (Bîr es-seb’a); and Ain Rimmon, Joshua 15:32 ( Umm er-Rumânûn). It is not easy to say precisely how the twenty-nine are to be obtained from the thirty-three, but evidently some of the Hazors are villages attached to the cities. (31) Ziklag.—It is noticeable that Ziklag became the property of the kings of Judah by the gift of Achish, who bestowed it on David (1 Samuel 27:6). not by the gift of Joshua to Judah. The partial character of the conquest and the division of unconquered territory to the tribes is thus illustrated.