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Verse 15

Joshua 15:48

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Berean Standard Bible

These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,

American Standard Version (1901)

And in the hill-country, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

Bible in Basic English

And in the hill-country, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh;

Free Bible Version

In the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,

Geneva Bible 1599

And in the mountaines were Shamir, and Iattir, and Socoh,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

Translation for Translators

The tribe of Judah was also allotted these towns in the southwest part of the hilly region: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,

Unlocked Literal Bible

In the hill country, Shamir, Jattir, Sokoh,

Noah Webster Bible

And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

World English Bible

In the hill country, Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,

Young's Literal Translation

And in the hill-country: Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

Context

The Cities of Judah

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),

Summary

Joshua 15:48 lists various towns in the hill country that were allotted to the tribe of Judah. This verse reflects the meticulous distribution of land among the Israelite tribes as they settled in the Promised Land. It underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to give each tribe their inheritance, showcasing His faithfulness and provision. The detailed account of the towns allotted to Judah highlights the importance of honoring God's covenant and the significance of each tribe's role in the divine plan.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Socoh - See a town of this name, Jos 15:35 (note).

Joshua 15:48

The Cities of Judah

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),

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Berean Standard Bible

These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,

American Standard Version (1901)

And in the hill-country, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

Bible in Basic English

And in the hill-country, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh;

Free Bible Version

In the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,

Geneva Bible 1599

And in the mountaines were Shamir, and Iattir, and Socoh,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

Translation for Translators

The tribe of Judah was also allotted these towns in the southwest part of the hilly region: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,

Unlocked Literal Bible

In the hill country, Shamir, Jattir, Sokoh,

Noah Webster Bible

And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

World English Bible

In the hill country, Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,

Young's Literal Translation

And in the hill-country: Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,