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Joshua 15:44

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Berean Standard Bible

Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah—nine cities, along with their villages.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages.

Bible in Basic English

And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine towns with their unwalled places.

Free Bible Version

Keilah, Aczib, and Mareshah—nine towns with their associated villages.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Keilah, and Aczib, and Mareshah: nine cities with their villages.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:

Translation for Translators

Keilah, Aczib, and Mareshah. There were nine towns altogether, with their surrounding villages.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Keilah, Akzib, Mareshah. These were nine cities, including their villages.

Noah Webster Bible

And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:

World English Bible

Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages.

Young's Literal Translation

and Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities and their villages.

Context

The Cities of Judah

⁴³Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,⁴⁴Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah—nine cities, along with their villages.

Summary

This verse describes the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah, highlighting the meticulous distribution of land among the Israelite tribes as instructed by God. It showcases the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises to His people, ensuring that each tribe received their inheritance. The detailed account of the boundaries and cities within Judah's portion reflects the divine order and sovereignty in the division of the Promised Land. Ultimately, this verse underscores the importance of obedience and trust in God's provision and guidance for His chosen people.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

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 Sa1 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 Deu 32:15 (note). 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, Ch2 14:9-15.

Joshua 15:44

The Cities of Judah

⁴³Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,⁴⁴Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah—nine cities, along with their villages.

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Berean Standard Bible

Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah—nine cities, along with their villages.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages.

Bible in Basic English

And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine towns with their unwalled places.

Free Bible Version

Keilah, Aczib, and Mareshah—nine towns with their associated villages.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Keilah, and Aczib, and Mareshah: nine cities with their villages.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:

Translation for Translators

Keilah, Aczib, and Mareshah. There were nine towns altogether, with their surrounding villages.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Keilah, Akzib, Mareshah. These were nine cities, including their villages.

Noah Webster Bible

And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:

World English Bible

Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages.

Young's Literal Translation

and Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities and their villages.