Joshua 15:37
Joshua 15:37 in Multiple Translations
Zenan, Hadashah, Migdal-gad,
Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdal-gad,
Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdal-gad,
Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdal-gad;
Also: Zenan, Hadashah, Migdal-gad,
Zenam, and Hadashah, and Migdal-gad,
Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdal-Gad,
Zenan, Hadashah, Migdal Gad,
Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdalgad,
Sanan and Hadassa and Magdalgad,
The tribe of Judah was also allotted these towns in the southern part of the western foothills: Zenan, Hadashah, Migdal-Gad,
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Joshua 15:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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צְנָ֥ן
וַ/חֲדָשָׁ֖ה
וּ/מִגְדַּל
גָּֽד
צְנָ֥ן
Tsᵉnân
H6799
Zenan
N-proper
וַ/חֲדָשָׁ֖ה
Chădâshâh
H2322
Hadashah
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מִגְדַּל
Migdal-Gâd
H4028
Migdal-gad
Conj | N-proper
גָּֽד
Migdal-Gâd
H4028
Migdal-gad
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:37
צְנָ֥ן
Tsᵉnân
H6799
"Zenan"
N-proper
Zenan is a place near Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a town in the low country of Judah. Its name means pointed, possibly referring to a geographic feature. The KJV translates it as Zenan.
Definition: § Zenan = "pointed" a town in the low country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zenan. See also: Joshua 15:37.
וַ/חֲדָשָׁ֖ה
Chădâshâh
H2322
"Hadashah"
Conj | N-proper
Hadashah was a town in the low country of Judah, as listed in the book of Joshua, with a name meaning new, possibly indicating a recently established or renovated settlement.
Definition: § Hadashah = "new" one of the towns in the low country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hadashah. See also: Joshua 15:37.
וּ/מִגְדַּל
Migdal-Gâd
H4028
"Migdal-gad"
Conj | N-proper
Migdal-Gad means tower of fortune, a fortified city in Judah. The name represents a secure and prosperous location in the Bible.
Definition: § Migdal-gad = "tower of God" one of the fortified cities of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Migdal-gad. See also: Joshua 15:37.
גָּֽד
Migdal-Gâd
H4028
"Migdal-gad"
N-proper
Migdal-Gad means tower of fortune, a fortified city in Judah. The name represents a secure and prosperous location in the Bible.
Definition: § Migdal-gad = "tower of God" one of the fortified cities of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Migdal-gad. See also: Joshua 15:37.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:37
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Context — The Cities of Judah
Joshua 15:37 Summary
Joshua 15:37 lists three cities, Zenan, Hadashah, and Migdal-gad, which were given to the tribe of Judah as part of their inheritance. This verse shows us that God is a God who keeps His promises and provides for His people, just as He did for the Israelites in the book of Joshua. As believers, we can trust that God has a plan and a purpose for our lives, and that He will provide for us and guide us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. By looking to God's Word and trusting in His faithfulness, we can have confidence and peace in our daily lives, just as the Israelites did when they received their inheritance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:37?
The cities listed in Joshua 15:37, including Zenan, Hadashah, and Migdal-gad, are part of the allotment of land given to the tribe of Judah, as described in the book of Joshua, and are a fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Genesis 12:7.
How do these cities relate to the overall narrative of the book of Joshua?
The cities listed in Joshua 15:37 are part of the detailed account of the division of the land among the tribes of Israel, which is a key theme in the book of Joshua, as seen in Joshua 13:1-7 and Joshua 23:1-16.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
This verse shows God's faithfulness to His people, as He provides for them and gives them a place to call their own, just as He promised in Exodus 6:4 and Leviticus 25:23.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
The concept of God giving land to His people is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, seen in passages such as Psalm 105:44 and Ezekiel 47:13-23, and ultimately points to the eternal inheritance that believers will receive in heaven, as described in 1 Peter 1:4 and Revelation 21:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to 'give' us a place or a purpose, and how can we trust in His provision for our lives?
- How can we, like the Israelites, cultivate a sense of gratitude and worship for the blessings and gifts that God has given us?
- In what ways can we, as believers, be a part of God's plan to bring people into the 'promised land' of a relationship with Him, as described in 1 Corinthians 3:9 and 2 Corinthians 6:1?
- What are some ways that we can 'settle' into the life and purpose that God has given us, and trust in His sovereignty over our circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:37
Zenan,.... Here begins another list or catalogue of the cities in the valley or plain.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:37
Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdalgad, Zenan , [ Tsªnaan (H6799) or Tsa'ªnaan (H6630), place of flocks (Micah 1:11; Reland, 'Palaestina' p. 1058); Septuagint, Senna].
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:37
37. Zenan] Group II. comprises the cities of the actual plain in its whole extent from north to south, between the hilly region on the west and the Philistine coast on the east. It includes sixteen cities:—
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:37
37-41. This second group of the cities in the Shephelah, sixteen in number, are now nearly all unknown. On Lachish and Eglon, see Joshua 10:3.