Joshua 15:48
Joshua 15:48 in Multiple Translations
These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,
¶ And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,
And in the hill-country, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,
And in the hill-country, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh;
In the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,
And in the mountaines were Shamir, and Iattir, and Socoh,
And in the hill-country: Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,
In the hill country, Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,
And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,
And in the mountain Samir and Jether and Socoth,
The tribe of Judah was also allotted these towns in the southwest part of the hilly region: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,
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Joshua 15:48 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בָ/הָ֑ר
שָׁמִ֥יר
וְ/יַתִּ֖יר
וְ/שׂוֹכֹֽה
וּ/בָ/הָ֑ר
har
H2022
mountain
Conj | Prep | N-ms
שָׁמִ֥יר
Shâmîyr
H8069
Shamir
N-proper
וְ/יַתִּ֖יר
Yattîyr
H3492
Jattir
Conj | N-proper
וְ/שׂוֹכֹֽה
Sôwkôh
H7755
Soco
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:48
וּ/בָ/הָ֑ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
שָׁמִ֥יר
Shâmîyr
H8069
"Shamir"
N-proper
Shamir is a place name in Palestine, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:24 as the home of a Levite. It is also the name of a town in Judah and Ephraim, associated with the judge Tola in Judges 10:1-2.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.24; son of: Micah (H4318J) Another name of sha.mur (שָׁמוּר "Shamir" H8053) § Shamir = "a point" or "thorn" 1) a town in the mountain district of Judah 2) a town in Ephraim where the judge Tola lived and was buried
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shamir. Compare H8053 (שָׁמוּר). See also: Joshua 15:48; Judges 10:2; 1 Chronicles 24:24.
וְ/יַתִּ֖יר
Yattîyr
H3492
"Jattir"
Conj | N-proper
Jattir is a place in the mountains of Judah, mentioned in Joshua as a town given to the priests.
Definition: § Jattir = "plenty" a town in the mountains of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Jattir. See also: Joshua 15:48; 1 Samuel 30:27; 1 Chronicles 6:42.
וְ/שׂוֹכֹֽה
Sôwkôh
H7755
"Soco"
Conj | N-proper
Soco was a town in the lowlands of Judah, mentioned in 1 Kings 4:10. It was also the name of another town in the mountain district of Judah, as seen in 1 Chronicles 4:18.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.18; son of: Heber (H2268I) § Shocho or Shochoh or Sochoh or Shoco or Socoh = "bushy" 1) a town in the lowlands of Judah 2) a town in the mountain district of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Shocho, Shochoh, Sochoh, Soco, Socoh. See also: Joshua 15:35; 1 Kings 4:10; 2 Chronicles 28:18.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:48
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- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:48
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:48
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:48
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:48
Context — The Cities of Judah
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.
48These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,
49Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir), 50Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 21:14 | Jattir, Eshtemoa, |
Joshua 15:48 Summary
[Joshua 15:48 is a verse that lists some of the cities in the hill country of Judah, including Shamir, Jattir, and Socoh. This verse helps us understand the geography of the Promised Land, which God gave to the Israelites as an inheritance, as described in Exodus 3:8. The city of Debir, mentioned in Joshua 15:49, is also located in this region. By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's care for His people and the world He created, as seen in Psalm 95:4-5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the hill country in Joshua 15:48?
The hill country in Joshua 15:48 refers to a region in the territory of Judah, as described in Joshua 15:48, which includes cities such as Shamir, Jattir, and Socoh, and is distinct from the coastal areas mentioned in Joshua 15:46-47.
How does the location of Shamir, Jattir, and Socoh relate to other biblical cities?
The cities of Shamir, Jattir, and Socoh are located in the hill country, which is also where other biblical cities like Debir (Joshua 15:49) and Hebron (Joshua 14:13-15) are found, highlighting the diversity of geography and settlements in the region.
What can we learn from the way the Bible lists various cities and towns in Joshua 15?
The detailed listing of cities and towns in Joshua 15, including Joshua 15:48, demonstrates God's attention to detail and care for His people, as seen in Psalm 87:6, where God is said to record the names of His people in His book.
How does the description of the hill country in Joshua 15:48 contribute to our understanding of the Promised Land?
The description of the hill country in Joshua 15:48, along with other passages like Exodus 3:8 and Ezekiel 20:6, helps us understand the richness and diversity of the Promised Land, which God gave to the Israelites as an inheritance.
Reflection Questions
- What does the specificity of the cities listed in Joshua 15:48 reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How can I apply the principle of attention to detail, as seen in Joshua 15:48, to my own life and relationships?
- What are some ways in which the geography of the hill country, as described in Joshua 15:48, might have influenced the daily lives and faith of the Israelites who lived there?
- In what ways can I trust God's provision and care for me, just as the Israelites trusted Him to give them the Promised Land, as described in Joshua 15:48 and other passages?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:48
And in the mountains,.... The hill country of Judea, as it is called Lu 1:39, in which were the following cities: Shamir: the Alexandrian copy of the Greek version reads Sophir as the name, of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:48
And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, And in the mountains , [ uwbaahaar (H2022)] - and in the mountain, the hill-country of Judah [Septuagint, kai en tee oreinee].
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 15:48
i.e. In the higher grounds, called mountains or hills, in comparison of the sea-coast.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:48
(48-51) Nine of these eleven are identified.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:48
Verse 48. Socoh] See a town of this name, Joshua 15:35.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:48
48–60. The Cities in the Mountains 48. And in the mountains] This section treats of the Cities in the Mountains or “the Hill Country,” (see above, Joshua 15:20), and includes five groups. Shamir] Group I. consists of eleven cities on the south-western portion of the “hill Country:”—
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:48
48. Mountains — The highlands of Judah were bounded by the lowlands on the west, the wilderness adjacent to the Dead Sea on the east, the Negeb on the south, and a line touching Jerusalem on the north.