Joshua 15:45
Joshua 15:45 in Multiple Translations
Ekron, with its towns and villages;
Ekron, with her towns and her villages:
Ekron, with its towns and its villages;
Ekron, with her daughter-towns and her unwalled places;
Ekron and its towns and villages,
Ekron with her townes and her villages,
Ekron and its towns and its villages,
Ekron, with its towns and its villages;
Ekron, with her towns and her villages:
Accaron with the towns and villages thereof.
The tribe of Judah was also allotted these towns close to the Mediterranean Sea with their surrounding villages: Ekron and the towns between Ekron and the coast, Ashdod, and Gaza. The area extended south to the dry riverbed on the border of Egypt.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:45
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Joshua 15:45 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֶקְר֥וֹן
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֖י/הָ
וַ/חֲצֵרֶֽי/הָ
עֶקְר֥וֹן
ʻEqrôwn
H6138
Ekron
N-proper
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֖י/הָ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp | Suff
וַ/חֲצֵרֶֽי/הָ
châtsêr
H2691
court
Conj | N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:45
עֶקְר֥וֹן
ʻEqrôwn
H6138
"Ekron"
N-proper
Names the city of Ekron, one of the five major cities of the Philistines, mentioned in 1 Samuel 5:10 as a place where the Ark of the Covenant was taken. This city played a significant role in biblical history. It was later given to the tribe of Dan.
Definition: Ekron = "emigration" or "torn up by the roots" the most northerly of the 5 principal cities of the Philistines; located in the lowlands of Judah and later given to Dan Also named: eq.ro.ni (עֶקְרוֹנִי "Ekron" H6139)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Ekron. See also: Joshua 13:3; 1 Samuel 17:52; Jeremiah 25:20.
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֖י/הָ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
וַ/חֲצֵרֶֽי/הָ
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 15:45
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- Joshua 15:45 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:45
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:45
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 15:45
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:45
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:45
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:45
Context — The Cities of Judah
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; 47Ashdod, with its towns and villages; Gaza, with its towns and villages, as far as the Brook of Egypt and the coastline of the Great Sea.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 13:3 | from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; |
| 2 | Amos 1:8 | I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 6:17 | As a guilt offering to the LORD, the Philistines had sent back one gold tumor for each city: Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron. |
| 4 | Zephaniah 2:4 | For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon left in ruins. Ashdod will be driven out at noon, and Ekron will be uprooted. |
| 5 | Zechariah 9:5–7 | Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited. A mixed race will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. I will remove the blood from their mouths and the abominations from between their teeth. Then they too will become a remnant for our God; they will become like a clan in Judah, and Ekron will be like the Jebusites. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 5:10 | So they sent the ark of God to Ekron, but as it arrived, the Ekronites cried out, “They have brought us the ark of the God of Israel in order to kill us and our people!” |
Joshua 15:45 Summary
This verse, Joshua 15:45, lists Ekron as one of the cities given to the tribe of Judah, along with its surrounding towns and villages. The city of Ekron was an important location in the biblical account, and its inclusion in this list highlights the extent of the Israelites' inheritance, as promised in Deuteronomy 1:8. Just as the Israelites had to trust God for the conquest of their land, we can trust Him to provide for us and guide us in our daily lives (Psalm 37:3-7). By seeking God's guidance and surrendering our lives to Him, we can experience the same kind of faith and trust that the Israelites did as they took possession of their promised land.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Ekron in the Bible?
Ekron is one of the cities given to the tribe of Judah as an inheritance, as seen in Joshua 15:45, and it is also mentioned in other passages such as Judges 1:18 and 1 Samuel 5:10, where it is associated with the worship of false gods.
Why does the Bible list the towns and villages of Ekron?
The Bible lists the towns and villages of Ekron to provide a detailed account of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah, as instructed in Numbers 34:13, and to emphasize the extent of their territory.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Joshua 15?
This verse is part of a larger list of cities and towns given to the tribe of Judah, which begins in Joshua 15:21 and continues through Joshua 15:63, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 1:8.
What can we learn from the city of Ekron in terms of spiritual application?
The city of Ekron, which was known for its idolatry, serves as a reminder to be aware of the spiritual influences around us, as warned in 1 Corinthians 10:21, and to seek God's guidance in navigating our daily lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be more mindful of the spiritual influences in my own life, just as the Israelites had to be aware of the idolatrous practices in Ekron?
- How can I apply the principle of seeking God's guidance, as seen in the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, to my own decision-making process?
- What are some 'towns and villages' in my own life that need to be surrendered to God, just as the Israelites had to trust Him for the conquest of their inheritance?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for me, just as He provided for the Israelites as they took possession of their promised land, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:45
Ekron, with her towns and her villages. One of the five principalities of the Philistines, which with two more next mentioned, though they fell to the lot of the tribe of Judah, were never possessed
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:45
Ekron, with her towns and her villages: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 15:45
Here and in the following verses are contained all the cities of the Philistines, among which are Gath and Askelon, which peradventure are here omitted, because they were not at this time places of such power and eminency as afterwards they were, but were the daughters of some of these following cities, though afterwards the daughter might overtop the mother, as is usual. Her towns, Heb. her daughters, i.e. lesser cities, or great towns, subject to Ekton’ s jurisdiction. Her villages, i.e. lesser towns or hamlets.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:45
(45) Ekron was afterwards given to Dan (Joshua 19:43).
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:45
45. Ekron. Group IV. includes the Philistine line of coast, and includes three chief cities:—
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:45
45. The fourth group lay on the Philistine coast, and were then in the possession of the Philistines. Ekron — See chap. 13, note.