Joshua 15:33
Joshua 15:33 in Multiple Translations
These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah,
And in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah,
In the lowland, Eshtaol, and Zorah, and Ashnah,
In the lowland, Eshtaol, and Zorah, and Ashnah;
The towns in the western foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah,
In the lowe countrey were Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah,
In the low country: Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah,
In the lowland, Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah,
And in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah,
But in the plains: Estaol and Sarea and Asena,
The tribe of Judah was allotted these towns in the northern part of the western foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:33
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Joshua 15:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּ/שְּׁפֵלָ֑ה
אֶשְׁתָּא֥וֹל
וְ/צָרְעָ֖ה
וְ/אַשְׁנָֽה
בַּ/שְּׁפֵלָ֑ה
shᵉphêlâh
H8219
Shephelah
Prep | N-fs
אֶשְׁתָּא֥וֹל
ʼEshtâʼôl
H847
Eshtaol
N-proper
וְ/צָרְעָ֖ה
Tsorʻâh
H6881
Zorah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אַשְׁנָֽה
ʼAshnâh
H823
Ashnah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:33
בַּ/שְּׁפֵלָ֑ה
shᵉphêlâh
H8219
"Shephelah"
Prep | N-fs
The Shephelah refers to the lowlands in Palestine, near the coast. This region is west of the Judean mountains. It appears in the Bible as a geographic location.
Definition: 1) lowland, valley 1a) lowland 1a1) strip west of Judean mountains (technical term) 1a1a) the Shephelah 1a2) strip near coast north of Carmel
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: low country, (low) plain, vale(-ley). See also: Deuteronomy 1:7; 1 Chronicles 27:28; Jeremiah 17:26.
אֶשְׁתָּא֥וֹל
ʼEshtâʼôl
H847
"Eshtaol"
N-proper
Eshtaol was a city in ancient Palestine, located within the territory of Judah. Its name means entreaty, suggesting a place of humble requests or prayers. The city is mentioned in the Bible as part of the region of Dan.
Definition: Eshtaol = "entreaty" a Danite city located within Judah Also named: esh.ta.u.li (אֶשְׁתָּאֻלִי "Eshtaolite" H0848)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Eshtaol. See also: Joshua 15:33; Judges 16:31; Judges 18:11.
וְ/צָרְעָ֖ה
Tsorʻâh
H6881
"Zorah"
Conj | N-proper
Zorah is a place in the Bible where Samson, a strong judge, grew up. It is mentioned in Judges 13:2 as the home of Samson's father, Manoah. The town is in the area of Dan.
Definition: § Zareah or Zoreah or Zorah = "hornet" a town in Dan, residence of Manoah and the home town of Samson
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Zareah, Zorah, Zoreah. See also: Joshua 15:33; Judges 18:2; Nehemiah 11:29.
וְ/אַשְׁנָֽה
ʼAshnâh
H823
"Ashnah"
Conj | N-proper
Ashnah is a place in Judah, mentioned in the Bible as a town. Its name means 'I will cause change'. It is one of two places in Palestine with this name.
Definition: § Ashnah = "I will cause change" a town in Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ashnah. See also: Joshua 15:33; Joshua 15:43.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:33
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- Joshua 15:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:33
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:33
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:33
- Sermons on Joshua 15:33
Context — The Cities of Judah
31Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,
32Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon—twenty-nine cities in all, along with their villages.
33These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah,
34Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam, 35Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 13:25 | And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him at Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol. |
| 2 | Judges 16:31 | Then Samson’s brothers and his father’s family came down, carried him back, and buried him between Zorah and Eshtaol in the tomb of his father Manoah. And he had judged Israel twenty years. |
| 3 | Numbers 13:23 | When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which they carried on a pole between two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs. |
| 4 | Joshua 19:41 | The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, |
Joshua 15:33 Summary
Joshua 15:33 lists the cities of Eshtaol, Zorah, and Ashnah, which were located in the foothills region of Judah, as part of the land allocated to the tribe of Judah. This verse shows us that God is concerned with the details of our lives and provides for us, just as He provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 16:4 and Deuteronomy 8:3-4. The listing of these cities also reminds us of the importance of community and city life, as seen in Psalm 133:1 and Acts 2:42-47. By looking at this verse, we can see God's faithfulness and loving-kindness towards His people, as described in Psalm 103:8 and Jeremiah 31:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the foothills in Joshua 15:33?
The foothills in Joshua 15:33 refer to a geographical region in the land of Judah, as described in the Bible, where the cities of Eshtaol, Zorah, and Ashnah were located, similar to other cities mentioned in Joshua 15:32 and Joshua 15:34.
Why are the cities of Eshtaol, Zorah, and Ashnah listed separately in Joshua 15:33?
The cities of Eshtaol, Zorah, and Ashnah are listed separately in Joshua 15:33 because they were distinct cities in the foothills region, each with their own unique characteristics, much like the cities listed in Joshua 15:32 and Joshua 15:34, as part of the allocation of land to the tribe of Judah, as seen in Joshua 14:6-15.
How does Joshua 15:33 relate to the broader context of the book of Joshua?
Joshua 15:33 is part of a larger narrative in the book of Joshua, where the Israelites are allocating the land of Canaan among the twelve tribes, as instructed by God in Deuteronomy 1:7-8 and Numbers 26:52-56, and this verse specifically highlights the cities in the foothills region that were allocated to the tribe of Judah.
What can we learn about God's character from Joshua 15:33?
From Joshua 15:33, we can learn about God's attention to detail and His care for His people, as He provides for them and allocates the land among the tribes, demonstrating His faithfulness and loving-kindness, as seen in Psalm 103:8 and Jeremiah 31:3.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of specific cities in Joshua 15:33 reveal about God's involvement in the details of our lives?
- How does the allocation of land to the tribe of Judah in Joshua 15:33 reflect God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:7 and Genesis 15:18-21?
- What can we learn about the importance of community and city life from the listing of cities in Joshua 15:33, in light of Psalm 133:1 and Acts 2:42-47?
- In what ways does Joshua 15:33 demonstrate God's sovereignty and control over the events of history, as seen in Isaiah 46:10 and Daniel 4:35?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:33
[And] in the valley,.... In Joshua 15:33 are enumerated the several cities belonging to the tribe of Judah which lay in the valley.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:33
And in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah, In the valley , [ bashªpeelaah (H8219)].
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:33
(33) In the valley—i.e., the Shephêlah, or plain of the coast. Of the fourteen that follow in Joshua 15:33-36, Conder identifies ten. Eshtaol, and Zoreah, were afterwards assigned to Dan (Joshua 19:41).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:33
Verse 33. Eshtaol, and Zoreah] Here Samson was buried, it being the burial-place of his fathers; see Judges 16:31. These places though first given to Judah, afterwards fell to the lot of Dan, Joshua 19:41.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:33
33–47. Cities in the Lowland 33. in the valley] i.e. the Lowland. See above, Joshua 15:20, and also Joshua 10:40; Joshua 11:16. The places mentioned are arranged in four groups. The first of these lies in the north-eastern portion of the Shephêlah:—Group I. 1. Eshtaol = Yeshû’a; 2. Zoreah = Sûrah, the residence of Manoah (Judges 13:2; Judges 13:25) and the native place of Samson. It lay close to Eshtaol. Here Samson spent his boyhood, and to a spot between the two places his dead body was brought after his last great exploit (Judges 13:25; Judges 16:31); 3. Ashnah, unknown; 4.
Zanoah now Zântû’a; 5. En-gannim, and 6. Tappuah are unknown; 7. Enam is mentioned Genesis 38:14; Genesis 38:21; Genesis 8. Jarmuth (Yarmuk), a Canaanitish capital, see above Joshua 15:35; Joshua 9. Adullam, see above Joshua 15:35; Joshua 10. Socoh, now Shuweikeh; 11. Azekah (see above, Joshua 10:10), the beautiful vale, “the valley of Elah,” between it and Socoh, was celebrated for the combat between David and Goliath; 12. Sharaim, see 1 Samuel 17:52; 1 Samuel 13. Adithaim, site unknown; 14.
Gederah, with the article, properly = “the wall,” undiscovered; 15. Gederothaim, unknown.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:33
33. In the valley — Hebrews, Shephelah, the lowland. See on Joshua 10:40. These cities are enumerated in four groups. A portion of these in the north was afterwards conceded to Dan.
Sermons on Joshua 15:33
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Where Is Your Strength by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher talks about a man who was a menace to his enemies. His enemies tried to find his secret and eventually captured him. They bound him, blinded him, and m |
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(Through the Bible) Ruth by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of holding onto something that is no longer rightfully ours. He refers to the book of Revelation, where a scroll with seven seals |
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Attack of the Devil - Part 2 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of courage and faith in facing challenges, using the story of Caleb and the spies sent to explore the promised land. Despite the obstacles and |