Joshua 15:38
Joshua 15:38 in Multiple Translations
Dilan, Mizpeh, Joktheel,
And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,
and Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,
And Dilan, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel;
Dilean, Mizpeh, Joktheel,
And Dileam, and Mizpeh, and Ioktheel,
and Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,
Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,
And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,
Delean and Masepha and Jecthel,
Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:38
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Joshua 15:38 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/דִלְעָ֥ן
וְ/הַ/מִּצְפֶּ֖ה
וְ/יָקְתְאֵֽל
וְ/דִלְעָ֥ן
Dilʻân
H1810
Dilean
Conj | N-proper
וְ/הַ/מִּצְפֶּ֖ה
Mitspeh
H4708
Mizpah
Conj | Art | N-proper
וְ/יָקְתְאֵֽל
Yoqthᵉʼêl
H3371
Joktheel
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:38
וְ/דִלְעָ֥ן
Dilʻân
H1810
"Dilean"
Conj | N-proper
Dilean was a city in the lowlands of Judah, with an uncertain site, and its name means gourd. It is mentioned in the Bible as one of the cities in Palestine. The city's location is still unknown today.
Definition: § Dilean = "gourd" one of the cities in the lowlands of Judah, site uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Dilean. See also: Joshua 15:38.
וְ/הַ/מִּצְפֶּ֖ה
Mitspeh
H4708
"Mizpah"
Conj | Art | N-proper
Mizpah is a place in Palestine, also known as a watchtower. Its name means watchtower in Hebrew, and it is a place where people can observe and protect their surroundings. In the Bible, it is mentioned as a place of gathering and refuge.
Definition: Mizpeh = "watchtower" a place in Gilead Another name of ra.mot gi.l.ad (רָמֹת "Ramoth" H7433)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Mizpeh, watch tower. Compare H4709 (מִצְפָּה). See also: Joshua 11:8; 1 Samuel 22:3; Jeremiah 40:6.
וְ/יָקְתְאֵֽל
Yoqthᵉʼêl
H3371
"Joktheel"
Conj | N-proper
Joktheel refers to a place in Palestine and Idumaea, also known as Selah or Petra, which was a stronghold of Edom captured by king Amaziah and renamed to mean 'the blessedness of God'.
Definition: Joktheel = "the blessedness of God" the name given to the cliff which was the stronghold of Edom by king Amaziah after capturing it; also called 'Selah' and 'Petra' Another name of se.la (סֶ֫לַע "Sela" H5554)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Joktheel. See also: Joshua 15:38; 2 Kings 14:7.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:38
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Context — The Cities of Judah
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 14:7 | Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day. |
| 2 | Judges 20:1 | Then all the Israelites from Dan to Beersheba and from the land of Gilead came out, and the congregation assembled as one man before the LORD at Mizpah. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 10:17 | After this, Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 7:5–6 | Then Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD on your behalf.” When they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day they fasted, and there they confessed, “We have sinned against the LORD.” And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 7:16 | Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. |
| 6 | Judges 21:5 | The Israelites asked, “Who among all the tribes of Israel did not come to the assembly before the LORD?” For they had taken a solemn oath that anyone who failed to come up before the LORD at Mizpah would surely be put to death. |
| 7 | Genesis 31:48–49 | Then Laban declared, “This mound is a witness between you and me this day.” Therefore the place was called Galeed. It was also called Mizpah, because Laban said, “May the LORD keep watch between you and me when we are absent from each other. |
Joshua 15:38 Summary
[Joshua 15:38 lists three cities, Dilan, Mizpeh, and Joktheel, which were part of the land given to the tribe of Judah. This verse shows us that God is faithful to His promises and cares about every detail of our lives, just as He did for the Israelites. As we read in Deuteronomy 31:6, God is with us always, and we can trust Him to guide and provide for us. By looking at the names and roles of these cities, we can learn more about God's character and how He wants us to live.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:38?
The cities listed in Joshua 15:38, such as Dilan, Mizpeh, and Joktheel, are part of the allotment of land given to the tribe of Judah, as described in Joshua 15. These cities were likely important centers of commerce, trade, and worship, and their inclusion in the biblical record highlights God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Genesis 12:7 and Joshua 1:3.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Joshua?
Joshua 15:38 is part of a larger section detailing the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, demonstrating God's fulfillment of His covenant promises, as seen in Leviticus 20:24 and Deuteronomy 1:8.
What can we learn from the names of the cities listed in this verse?
The names of the cities, such as Mizpeh, which means 'watchtower', may indicate their strategic importance or function, reminding us of the importance of being vigilant and watchful in our own spiritual lives, as encouraged in 1 Peter 5:8 and Matthew 24:42.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of God's character?
The meticulous detail and care with which God assigns the land to His people, as seen in Joshua 15:38, demonstrates His loving and providential nature, as described in Psalm 37:3-7 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What does the inclusion of these specific cities in the biblical record reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How can I apply the principles of faithfulness and promise-keeping, demonstrated by God in this verse, to my own life and relationships?
- What role do I think the city of Mizpeh, with its meaning of 'watchtower', might have played in the spiritual lives of the Israelites, and what can I learn from this?
- In what ways can I trust God to be faithful to His promises in my own life, just as He was to the Israelites in Joshua 15:38?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:38
And Dilean,.... Of the first of these nothing is to be said; and Mizpeh, of which name there were cities in other tribes; this in the tribe of Judah was in the times of Jerom (w) called Mapha, on the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:38
And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel, Dilean , [ Dil`aan (H1810) gourd-field, or place of cucumbers; Septuagint, Dalad] - supposed by Van de Velde to be represented by the modern Tina, a small clay
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:38
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.
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