Joshua 15:28
Joshua 15:28 in Multiple Translations
Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,
And Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Bizjothjah,
and Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Biziothiah,
And Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Biziothiah;
Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,
And Hasar-shual, and Beersheba, and Biziothiah,
and Hazar-Shual, and Beer-Sheba, and Bizjothjah,
Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,
And Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Bizjothjah,
And Hasersual and Bersabee and Baziothia,
Hazar-Shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:28
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Joshua 15:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/חֲצַ֥ר
שׁוּעָ֛ל
וּ/בְאֵ֥ר
שֶׁ֖בַע
וּ/בִזְיוֹתְיָֽה
וַ/חֲצַ֥ר
Chătsar Shûwʻâl
H2705
Hazar-shual
Conj | N-proper
שׁוּעָ֛ל
Chătsar Shûwʻâl
H2705
Hazar-shual
N-proper
וּ/בְאֵ֥ר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
Conj | N-proper
שֶׁ֖בַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
Adj
וּ/בִזְיוֹתְיָֽה
bizyôwthᵉyâh
H964
Biziothiah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:28
וַ/חֲצַ֥ר
Chătsar Shûwʻâl
H2705
"Hazar-shual"
Conj | N-proper
Hazar-shual means jackal village, a town in southern Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine and refers to a location with many jackals. The town is part of the region of Judah.
Definition: § Hazar-shual = "jackal village" a town in southern Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hazar-shual. See also: Joshua 15:28; 1 Chronicles 4:28; Nehemiah 11:27.
שׁוּעָ֛ל
Chătsar Shûwʻâl
H2705
"Hazar-shual"
N-proper
Hazar-shual means jackal village, a town in southern Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine and refers to a location with many jackals. The town is part of the region of Judah.
Definition: § Hazar-shual = "jackal village" a town in southern Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hazar-shual. See also: Joshua 15:28; 1 Chronicles 4:28; Nehemiah 11:27.
וּ/בְאֵ֥ר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
Conj | N-proper
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
שֶׁ֖בַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
Adj
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
וּ/בִזְיוֹתְיָֽה
bizyôwthᵉyâh
H964
"Biziothiah"
Conj | N-proper
Biziothiah was a town in southern Judah, near Beersheba, mentioned in the Bible as a place of contempt or shame. Its name reflects a negative reputation.
Definition: § Bizjothjah = "contempt of Jehovah" a town in southern Judah near Beersheba
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Bizjothjah. See also: Joshua 15:28.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:28
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- Joshua 15:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:28
- Sermons on Joshua 15:28
Context — The Cities of Judah
26Amam, Shema, Moladah,
27Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet,
28Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,
29Baalah, Iim, Ezem, 30Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 26:33 | So he called it Shibah, and to this day the name of the city is Beersheba. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 4:28 | They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, |
| 3 | Genesis 21:31–33 | So that place was called Beersheba, because it was there that the two of them swore an oath. After they had made the covenant at Beersheba, Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army got up and returned to the land of the Philistines. And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. |
| 4 | Joshua 19:2–3 | and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, |
| 5 | Genesis 21:14 | Early in the morning, Abraham got up, took bread and a skin of water, put them on Hagar’s shoulders, and sent her away with the boy. She left and wandered in the Wilderness of Beersheba. |
Joshua 15:28 Summary
Joshua 15:28 lists the cities of Hazar-shual, Beersheba, and Biziothiah, which were part of the territory of Judah. This verse reminds us that God is a God of detail and care, who provides for His people and establishes them in their own 'promised land'. Just as God was faithful to the Israelites, we can trust in His faithfulness to us, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Hebrews 11:11. By trusting in God's provision and care, we can live with confidence and hope, knowing that He has a plan to prosper us, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Hazar-shual in Joshua 15:28?
Hazar-shual is a city in the territory of Judah, as listed in Joshua 15:28, and its mention serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in providing for His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 21:43.
Is Beersheba an important city in the Bible?
Yes, Beersheba is a significant city, not only because it is listed in Joshua 15:28, but also because it was a place where Abraham and Isaac worshiped God, as seen in Genesis 21:33 and Genesis 26:25.
What can we learn from the listing of cities in Joshua 15:28?
The listing of cities, including Hazar-shual, Beersheba, and Biziothiah, in Joshua 15:28 teaches us about God's attention to detail and His care for His people, as seen in Matthew 10:30, where Jesus says that even the hairs on our heads are numbered.
How does Joshua 15:28 relate to the bigger picture of God's plan?
Joshua 15:28, with its listing of cities, fits into the larger narrative of God's plan to establish His people in the Promised Land, as seen in Exodus 6:4 and Joshua 1:6, and ultimately points to the eternal city that God has prepared for His people, as described in Revelation 21:2-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of cities in Joshua 15:28 teach me about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How can I apply the principle of God's faithfulness, as seen in the establishment of these cities, to my own life and circumstances?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, trust in God's provision and care, even when the journey ahead seems uncertain?
- What role do I play in God's larger plan, and how can I be faithful in my own 'city' or sphere of influence?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:28
And Hazarshual,.... The first of these seems to have its name from an haunt of foxes here, and was given to the tribe of Simeon, Joshua 19:3; and is mentioned as here with Beersheba, 1 Chronicles
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:28
And Hazar-shual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah, (17) And Hazar-shual - i:e., the habitat of the Shual. [Septuagint, [Cholaseoola].
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:28
(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.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:28
Verse 28. Beer-sheba] A city, famous in the book of Genesis as the residence of the patriarchs Abraham and Jacob, Genesis 22:19; Genesis 28:10; Genesis 46:1. See Clarke on Genesis 21:31. It lay on the way between Canaan and Egypt, about forty miles from Jerusalem.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:28
28. Beer-sheba — This spot, so much associated with patriarchal history, has been identified with the modern Bir-es-Seba, some thirty miles southwest of Hebron.
Sermons on Joshua 15:28
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(Angel of the Lord) 01 - Hagar by Ed Miller | Ed Miller emphasizes the significance of the Angel of the Lord's first appearance to Hagar, a Gentile slave in distress, highlighting God's compassion and care for the marginalized |