Joshua 15:44
Joshua 15:44 in Multiple Translations
Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah—nine cities, along with their villages.
And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:
and Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages.
And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine towns with their unwalled places.
Keilah, Aczib, and Mareshah—nine towns with their associated villages.
And Keilah, and Aczib, and Mareshah: nine cities with their villages.
and Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities and their villages.
Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages.
And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:
And Ceila and Achzib and Maresa: nine cities, and their villages.
Keilah, Aczib, and Mareshah. There were nine towns altogether, with their surrounding villages.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:44
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Joshua 15:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/קְעִילָ֥ה
וְ/אַכְזִ֖יב
וּ/מָֽרֵאשָׁ֑ה
עָרִ֥ים
תֵּ֖שַׁע
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
וּ/קְעִילָ֥ה
Qᵉʻîylâh
H7084
Keilah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אַכְזִ֖יב
ʼAkzîyb
H392
Achzib
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מָֽרֵאשָׁ֑ה
Marʼêshâh
H4762
Mareshah
Conj | N-proper
עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
תֵּ֖שַׁע
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Adj
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
châtsêr
H2691
court
Conj | N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:44
וּ/קְעִילָ֥ה
Qᵉʻîylâh
H7084
"Keilah"
Conj | N-proper
Keilah was a city in ancient Judah, mentioned in the Bible as a place where David fought the Philistines. It was a fortified town, located northwest of Hebron. The city plays a significant role in the story of David's life, as recorded in 1 Samuel.
Definition: § Keilah = "fortress" a city in the lowlands of Judah northwest of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Keilah. See also: Joshua 15:44; 1 Samuel 23:8; Nehemiah 3:18.
וְ/אַכְזִ֖יב
ʼAkzîyb
H392
"Achzib"
Conj | N-proper
Achzib is a town in Palestine, meaning deceit. It is located by the Sea of Galilee and is mentioned in the Bible as a place of significance in the region of Asher.
Definition: § Achzib = "deceit" a town in Asher by the Sea of Galilee
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Achzib. See also: Joshua 15:44; Judges 1:31; Micah 1:14.
וּ/מָֽרֵאשָׁ֑ה
Marʼêshâh
H4762
"Mareshah"
Conj | N-proper
Mareshah was a city in the lowlands of Judah and also the name of a man from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:21.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.21; son of: Laadah (H3935) § Mareshah = "crest of a hill" one of the cities in the lowlands of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Mareshah. See also: Joshua 15:44; 2 Chronicles 14:8; Micah 1:15.
עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
תֵּ֖שַׁע
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Conj | N-cp | Suff
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:44
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- Context
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- Joshua 15:44 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:44
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:44
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:44
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:44
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:44
- Sermons on Joshua 15:44
Context — The Cities of Judah
42Libnah, Ether, Ashan,
43Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,
44Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah—nine cities, along with their villages.
45Ekron, with its towns and villages; 46from Ekron to the sea, all the cities near Ashdod, along with their villages;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 38:5 | Then she gave birth to another son and named him Shelah; it was at Chezib that she gave birth to him. |
| 2 | Micah 1:14–15 | Therefore, send farewell gifts to Moresheth-gath; the houses of Achzib will prove deceptive to the kings of Israel. I will again bring a conqueror against you, O dweller of Mareshah. The glory of Israel will come to Adullam. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 23:1–14 | Now it was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and looting the threshing floors.” So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.” Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, and carried off their livestock, striking them with a mighty blow. So David saved the people of Keilah. (Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod with him when he fled to David at Keilah.) When Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has delivered him into my hand, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with gates and bars.” Then Saul summoned all his troops to go to war at Keilah and besiege David and his men. When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.” And David said, “O LORD, God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the city on my account. Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as Your servant has heard? O LORD, God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” “He will,” said the LORD. So David asked, “Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me and my men into the hand of Saul?” “They will,” said the LORD. Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth. And David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God would not deliver David into his hand. |
Joshua 15:44 Summary
Joshua 15:44 lists several cities and villages that were given to the tribe of Judah as part of their inheritance, including Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah. This verse reminds us that God is a God of detail and care, who provides for His people and allocates resources according to His plan, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. Just as these cities and villages were important to the tribe of Judah, we are important to God and can trust in His provision and care, as described in Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:19. By looking at this verse, we can learn to trust in God's goodness and provision, just as the Israelites did when they received their inheritance in the book of Joshua.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:44?
The cities listed in Joshua 15:44, such as Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah, were part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah, as outlined in the book of Joshua, specifically in Joshua 15:1-63, and as promised in Deuteronomy 1:8.
Why are the villages mentioned alongside the cities in this verse?
The villages mentioned alongside the cities in Joshua 15:44 were likely smaller settlements or rural areas that were dependent on the larger cities, similar to the relationship between cities and villages described in Genesis 36:6-9 and Numbers 21:25.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of the book of Joshua?
Joshua 15:44 is part of a larger section of the book of Joshua, specifically Joshua 13-21, which describes the division of the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God in Numbers 26:52-56 and outlined in Ezekiel 47:13-48:35.
What can we learn from the specific cities mentioned in this verse?
The specific cities mentioned in Joshua 15:44, such as Keilah, which was a city of refuge as described in Joshua 21:13-16 and 1 Samuel 23:1-13, remind us of the importance of seeking refuge and protection in God, as described in Psalms 46:1 and 91:2-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of these specific cities and villages in Joshua 15:44 reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How can I apply the concept of God's division of the land and allocation of resources, as seen in Joshua 15:44, to my own life and circumstances?
- In what ways can I seek refuge and protection in God, just as the city of Keilah was a place of refuge, and how can I trust in His provision and care?
- What does the mention of 'villages' alongside 'cities' in Joshua 15:44 teach me about the importance of community and the interconnectedness of different groups of people?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:44
And Keilah,.... The first of these is a well known city, which David saved from the hands of the Philistines, 1 Samuel 23:1, c.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:44
And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages: Keilah , [Septuagint, Keilam] - grouped with Nezib and Mareshah; but its site has not been fixed by modern explorers.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:44
(44) Of the nine towns in Joshua 15:42-44, Conder identifies five.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:44
Verse 44. Keilah] This town was near Hebron, and is said to have been the burying-place of the prophet Habakkuk. David obliged the Philistines to raise the siege of it; (see 1 Samuel 23:1-13;) but finding that its inhabitants had purposed to deliver him into the hands of Saul, who was coming in pursuit of him, he made his escape. See this remarkable case explained in the note on Deuteronomy 32:15. Mareshah] Called also Maresheth and Marasthi; it was the birth-place of the prophet Micah. Near this place was the famous battle between Asa, king of Judah, and Zera, king of Cush or Ethiopia, who was at the head of one thousand thousand men, and three hundred chariots. Asa defeated this immense host and took much spoil, 2 Chronicles 14:9-15.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:44
44. Keilah was a walled town not far from Nezib. Its inhabitants were delivered from the oppression of the Philistines by David and his men, who afterwards for a time settled in the town. 1 Samuel 23:1-13.
Sermons on Joshua 15:44
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David's Fight With the Philistines by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of David's fight with the Philistines as described in 1 Samuel chapter 23. The Philistines were attacking the people of Kaila |