Joshua 15:30
Joshua 15:30 in Multiple Translations
Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,
And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,
and Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,
And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah;
Eltolad, Kesil, Hormah,
And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,
And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,
Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,
And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,
And Eltholad and Cesil and Harma,
Eltolad, Kesil, Hormah,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:30
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Joshua 15:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶלְתּוֹלַ֥ד
וּ/כְסִ֖יל
וְ/חָרְמָֽה
וְ/אֶלְתּוֹלַ֥ד
ʼEltôwlad
H513
Eltolad
Conj | N-proper
וּ/כְסִ֖יל
Kᵉçîyl
H3686
Chesil
Conj | N-proper
וְ/חָרְמָֽה
Chormâh
H2767
Hormah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:30
וְ/אֶלְתּוֹלַ֥ד
ʼEltôwlad
H513
"Eltolad"
Conj | N-proper
Eltolad was a city in southern Judah, mentioned in the book of Joshua, and its name means God's generations. It was one of the cities where the Israelites settled after the Exodus.
Definition: § Eltolad = "God's generations" a city in southern Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Eltolad. See also: Joshua 15:30; Joshua 19:4.
וּ/כְסִ֖יל
Kᵉçîyl
H3686
"Chesil"
Conj | N-proper
Chesil is a place in the Bible, located in southern Judah. It may be related to another town called Bethul. The name Chesil means foolish or stupid.
Definition: § Chesil = "foolish" a town in the extreme south of Judah and 15 miles southwest of Beersheba; maybe same as be.tul (בְּתוּל "Bethul" H1329)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Chesil. See also: Joshua 15:30.
וְ/חָרְמָֽה
Chormâh
H2767
"Hormah"
Conj | N-proper
Hormah is a town in southern Judah, meaning devotion. It was conquered by Joshua and allotted to the tribe of Judah, also known as Zephath.
Definition: Hormah = "devotion" a town of the Canaanites, conquered by Joshua, allotted to Judah, and located in the south of Judah Another name of tse.phat (צְפַ֑ת "Zephath" H6857)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Hormah. See also: Numbers 14:45; Joshua 15:30; 1 Chronicles 4:30.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:30
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Context — The Cities of Judah
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 19:4 | Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, |
| 2 | Numbers 14:45 | Then the Amalekites and Canaanites who lived in that part of the hill country came down, attacked them, and routed them all the way to Hormah. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 1:44 | Then the Amorites who lived in the hills came out against you and chased you like a swarm of bees. They routed you from Seir all the way to Hormah. |
| 4 | Judges 1:17 | Then the men of Judah went with their brothers the Simeonites, attacked the Canaanites living in Zephath, and devoted the city to destruction. So it was called Hormah. |
Joshua 15:30 Summary
The verse Joshua 15:30 lists the cities of Eltolad, Chesil, and Hormah, which were part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah. These cities were a fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Genesis 15:18. Just like the Israelites, we can trust that God will give us what He has promised, as seen in Romans 8:17 and 1 Peter 1:3-5. By looking at the history of these cities, we can see God's power and faithfulness in action, and be encouraged to trust in Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:30?
The cities listed in Joshua 15:30, such as Eltolad, Chesil, and Hormah, are part of the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, as outlined in the Book of Joshua. These cities were given to the Israelites by God, as promised in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Genesis 15:18.
Why are these specific cities mentioned in the Bible?
The cities mentioned in Joshua 15:30 are likely included because they were important locations for the tribe of Judah, and their listing serves to confirm God's faithfulness in giving the Israelites the land He had promised, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45 and Psalm 105:42-45.
What can we learn from the city of Hormah, mentioned in Joshua 15:30?
Hormah is also mentioned in Numbers 14:45, where it is the site of a defeat for the Israelites. However, by the time of Joshua 15:30, Hormah has been conquered and is part of the inheritance of Judah, demonstrating God's power and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:23 and Joshua 1:6-7.
How does the listing of these cities relate to the overall theme of the Book of Joshua?
The listing of cities in Joshua 15:30 is part of the larger theme of the Book of Joshua, which is the conquest and division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as outlined in Joshua 1:1-6 and Joshua 23:1-16, fulfilling God's promises to Abraham in Genesis 12:7 and Genesis 15:18-21.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of these cities in Joshua 15:30 reveal about God's character and faithfulness?
- How can I apply the principle of trusting in God's promises, as seen in the conquest of these cities, to my own life and circumstances?
- What role do you think the city of Hormah, with its history of defeat and conquest, plays in the larger narrative of the Bible, and what can we learn from it?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, rest in the knowledge that God is giving me an inheritance, as promised in Scripture, such as in Romans 8:17 and 1 Peter 1:3-5?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:30
And Eltolad,.... The first of these cities is called Tolad, 1 Chronicles 4:29; and Chesil seems to be the same with Bethul and Bethuel, Joshua 19:4 1 Chronicles 4:30; and here the Greek version calls
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:30
And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah, (21) And Eltolad - or Tolad (1 Chronicles 4:29), 'born of God;' a name which Wilton supposes Abraham gave to this place as the scene of Isaac's nativity.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:30
(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 15:30
Verse 30. Hormah] A place rendered famous by the defeat of the Hebrews by the Canaanites. See Numbers 14:45, Deuteronomy 1:44.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:30
30. Hormah — This is doubtless the same city whose king Joshua smote, and whose original name was Zephath.