Joshua 15:34
Joshua 15:34 in Multiple Translations
Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam,
And Zanoah, and En-gannim, Tappuah, and Enam,
and Zanoah, and En-gannim, Tappuah, and Enam,
And Zanoah, and En-gannim, Tappuah, and Enam;
Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam,
And Zanoah, and En-gannim, Tappuah, and Enam,
and Zanoah, and En-Gannim, Tappuah, and Enam,
Zanoah, En Gannim, Tappuah, Enam,
And Zanoah, and En-gannim, Tappuah, and Enam,
And Zanoe and Engannim and Taphua and Enaim,
Zanoah, En-Gannim, Tappuah, Enam,
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Joshua 15:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/זָנ֨וֹחַ֙
וְ/עֵ֣ין
גַּנִּ֔ים
תַּפּ֖וּחַ
וְ/הָ/עֵינָֽם
וְ/זָנ֨וֹחַ֙
Zânôwach
H2182
Zanoah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עֵ֣ין
ʻÊyn Gannîym
H5873
En-gannim
Conj | N-proper
גַּנִּ֔ים
ʻÊyn Gannîym
H5873
En-gannim
N-proper
תַּפּ֖וּחַ
Tappûwach
H8599
Tappuah
N-proper
וְ/הָ/עֵינָֽם
ʻÊynayim
H5879
Enam
Conj | Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:34
וְ/זָנ֨וֹחַ֙
Zânôwach
H2182
"Zanoah"
Conj | N-proper
Zanoah was a city in the mountains of Judah, possibly southwest of Hebron. The name Zanoah means 'cast off' and is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine.
Definition: § Zanoah = "cast off" a city in the mountains of Judah, perhaps southwest of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zanoah. See also: Joshua 15:34; 1 Chronicles 4:18; Nehemiah 11:30.
וְ/עֵ֣ין
ʻÊyn Gannîym
H5873
"En-gannim"
Conj | N-proper
En-Gannim, meaning fountain of the garden, is a city in the border of Issachar, allotted to the Gershonite Levites. The Bible mentions En-Gannim in the book of Joshua, where it is also known as Anem. It is a place of natural beauty and spiritual significance.
Definition: En-gannim = "fountain of the garden" a city on the border of Issachar and allotted to the Gershonite Levites Also named: a.nem (עָנֵם "Anem" H6046)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: En-gannim. See also: Joshua 15:34; Joshua 19:21; Joshua 21:29.
גַּנִּ֔ים
ʻÊyn Gannîym
H5873
"En-gannim"
N-proper
En-Gannim, meaning fountain of the garden, is a city in the border of Issachar, allotted to the Gershonite Levites. The Bible mentions En-Gannim in the book of Joshua, where it is also known as Anem. It is a place of natural beauty and spiritual significance.
Definition: En-gannim = "fountain of the garden" a city on the border of Issachar and allotted to the Gershonite Levites Also named: a.nem (עָנֵם "Anem" H6046)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: En-gannim. See also: Joshua 15:34; Joshua 19:21; Joshua 21:29.
תַּפּ֖וּחַ
Tappûwach
H8599
"Tappuah"
N-proper
Tappuah is a place in the Bible, named after the Hebrew word for apple, possibly meaning the apple city. It is mentioned in Joshua 12:17 and 15:34 as a town in Judah. The name also refers to an Israelite.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.43; son of: Hebron (H2275I); brother of: Korah (H7141J), Rekem (H7552I) and Shema (H8087) § Tappuah = "the apple city" a Judaite of the family of Caleb, son of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Tappuah. See also: Joshua 12:17; Joshua 16:8; 1 Chronicles 2:43.
וְ/הָ/עֵינָֽם
ʻÊynayim
H5879
"Enam"
Conj | Art | N-proper
Enam means double spring, a city in Judah's lowlands. It is also referred to as Enaim in some Bible translations, such as Genesis 38:21.
Definition: § Enam = "double spring" a city in the lowlands of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Enaim, openly (Genesis 38:21). See also: Genesis 38:14; Genesis 38:21; Joshua 15:34.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:34
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Context — The Cities of Judah
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, 36Shaaraim, Adithaim, and Gederah (or Gederothaim)—fourteen cities, along with their villages.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 12:17 | the king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one; |
| 2 | Joshua 15:53 | Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah, |
Joshua 15:34 Summary
Joshua 15:34 lists several cities that were part of the land given to the tribe of Judah, including Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, and Enam. These cities, along with their villages, were a part of God's promise to give the Israelites the land of Canaan, as seen in Genesis 12:7. Just as God was faithful to give the Israelites the land, He is faithful to us today, and we can trust in His promises, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45 and Matthew 10:29-31. This verse reminds us that God is a God of detail and care, who provides for His people and fulfills His promises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:34?
The cities listed in Joshua 15:34 are part of the allotment of land given to the tribe of Judah, as described in Joshua 15:1-12, and are a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:7 and Genesis 15:18-21.
Why are the villages mentioned along with the cities in Joshua 15:34?
The villages are mentioned to emphasize the entirety of the territory being given to the tribe of Judah, including the smaller settlements and rural areas, as seen in Joshua 15:32 and Joshua 15:36.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Joshua?
This verse contributes to the theme of the book of Joshua, which is the conquest and division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God in Deuteronomy 1:7-8 and Deuteronomy 31:7.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
From this verse, we can learn about God's faithfulness to His promises, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45, and His attention to detail in providing for His people, as seen in Matthew 10:29-31.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's plan for His people, and how can I apply that to my own life?
- How does the listing of these specific cities and villages demonstrate God's care for His people, and what does that mean for me today?
- What role do I play in God's larger plan, just as these cities played a role in the tribe of Judah's allotment?
- How can I trust in God's faithfulness, just as the Israelites trusted in His promise to give them the land?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:34
And Zanoah,.... The first of these, Jerom says (i), is in the borders of Eleutheropolis, as you go to Aelia (or Jerusalem); there is at this day a village called Zanua; and Engannim, which signifies
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:34
And Zanoah, and Engannim, Tappuah, and Enam, Zanoah , [ Zaanowach (H2182), or (Nehemiah 11:30) (perhaps marsh, bog, Gesenius); Septuagint, Tanoo and Zanoo, Tischendorf's manuscripts] - now Zanua.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:34
34. Zanoah is very probably the modern Zanuah, a little to the east of Zorah.35. Jarmuth was one of the five cities whose kings joined in a league against the Gibeonites, and were defeated in the great battle of Beth-horon.