Joshua 15:49
Joshua 15:49 in Multiple Translations
Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),
And Dannah, and Kirjath-sannah, which is Debir,
and Dannah, and Kiriath-sannah (the same is Debir),
And Dannah, and Kiriath-sannah (which is Debir);
Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (or Debir),
And Dannah, and Kiriath-sannath (which is Debir)
and Dannah, and Kirjath-Sannah (it [is] Debir)
Dannah, Kiriath Sannah (which is Debir),
And Dannah, and Kirjath-sannah, which is Debir,
And Danna and Cariath-senna, this is Dabir:
Dannah, Kiriath-Sannah (which is now named Debir),
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:49
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Joshua 15:49 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/דַנָּ֥ה
וְ/קִרְיַת
סַנָּ֖ה
הִ֥יא
דְבִֽר
וְ/דַנָּ֥ה
Dannâh
H1837
Dannah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/קִרְיַת
Qiryath Çannâh
H7158
Kiriath-sannah
Conj | N-proper
סַנָּ֖ה
Qiryath Çannâh
H7158
Kiriath-sannah
N-proper
הִ֥יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
דְבִֽר
Dᵉbîyr
H1688
Debir
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:49
וְ/דַנָּ֥ה
Dannâh
H1837
"Dannah"
Conj | N-proper
Dannah was a town in the hill country of Judah, possibly south of Hebron. The name Dannah means 'judgement' or 'God has judged', and it is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine.
Definition: § Dannah = "thou hast judged" or "judgement" a town in the hill country of Judah, probably south or southwest of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Dannah. See also: Joshua 15:49.
וְ/קִרְיַת
Qiryath Çannâh
H7158
"Kiriath-sannah"
Conj | N-proper
Kirjath-sannah, or city of the book, was a town in the mountains of Judah, near Hebron. It is also known as Debir. The city had another name, Kirjath-sepher.
Definition: Kirjath-sepher or Kirjath-sannah = "city of the book" a town in the mountains of Judah to the west of Hebron Another name of de.vir (דְּבִיר "Debir" H1688A)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath-sannah, Kirjath-sepher. See also: Joshua 15:15; Joshua 15:49; Judges 1:12.
סַנָּ֖ה
Qiryath Çannâh
H7158
"Kiriath-sannah"
N-proper
Kirjath-sannah, or city of the book, was a town in the mountains of Judah, near Hebron. It is also known as Debir. The city had another name, Kirjath-sepher.
Definition: Kirjath-sepher or Kirjath-sannah = "city of the book" a town in the mountains of Judah to the west of Hebron Another name of de.vir (דְּבִיר "Debir" H1688A)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath-sannah, Kirjath-sepher. See also: Joshua 15:15; Joshua 15:49; Judges 1:12.
הִ֥יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
דְבִֽר
Dᵉbîyr
H1688
"Debir"
N-proper
Debir was an Amoritish king and the name of two places in Palestine, one of which was a town in the territory of Manasseh. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua as a location conquered by the Israelites.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Jos.10.3 § Lo-debar = "not a pasture" a town in Manasseh in Gilead east of the Jordan
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Debir. See also: Joshua 10:3; Joshua 15:7; 1 Chronicles 6:43.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:49
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- Context
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- Joshua 15:49 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:49
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:49
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 15:49
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:49
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:49
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:49
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),
50Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim, 51Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 15:15 | From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). |
| 2 | Judges 1:11 | From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). |
Joshua 15:49 Summary
Joshua 15:49 lists the cities of Dannah and Debir, also known as Kiriath-sannah, as part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah. This verse shows how God carefully divided the land among the tribes of Israel, providing for their needs and fulfilling His promises to them, just as He did for Caleb in Joshua 14:6-15. The mention of these cities reminds us that God is a God of detail and provision, who cares about every aspect of our lives, as seen in Matthew 10:29-31 and Psalm 37:3-7. By trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, we can have confidence in His plan for our lives, just as the Israelites did in the conquest of Canaan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the city of Debir in Joshua 15:49?
Debir, also known as Kiriath-sannah, is an important city in the hill country of Judah, as it is one of the cities given to Caleb as an inheritance, as seen in Joshua 15:13-19 and also mentioned in Judges 1:11-15, where it is noted that Caleb offered his daughter Achsah to whoever could capture the city of Debir.
Why does the Bible provide the alternative name for Debir as Kiriath-sannah?
The use of alternative names for cities in the Bible, such as Debir also being called Kiriath-sannah, can provide insight into the city's history and cultural context, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:58, where it is also referred to as Kiriath-sannah.
How does the mention of Dannah and Debir in Joshua 15:49 contribute to the overall narrative of the conquest of Canaan?
The mention of these cities in Joshua 15:49 serves as a record of the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:7-8 and Joshua 21:43-45, where God gives the land to the Israelites as an inheritance.
What can we learn about God's character from the way He divided the land among the tribes of Israel?
The division of the land among the tribes of Israel, as seen in Joshua 13-21, demonstrates God's character as a God of order, provision, and faithfulness, as He fulfills His promises to the Israelites, as seen in Ezekiel 48:1-35 and Acts 7:5.
Reflection Questions
- What does the inclusion of Dannah and Debir in the list of cities in Joshua 15:49 reveal about God's attention to detail in His plans for His people?
- How does the mention of these cities in the context of the conquest of Canaan encourage you to trust in God's sovereignty and provision in your own life?
- In what ways can you apply the principles of God's faithfulness and provision, as seen in Joshua 15:49, to your own life and circumstances?
- What does the fact that Debir was also known as Kiriath-sannah suggest about the complexity and richness of the cultural context in which the Israelites lived?
- How can you use the example of the Israelites' inheritance in the land of Canaan to inform your understanding of your own spiritual inheritance in Christ, as seen in Romans 8:14-17 and Galatians 3:26-29?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:49
And Dannah,.... Dannah is not mentioned elsewhere, and Kirjathsannah, which [is] Debir; Kirjathsannah had three names, this and Debir, and Kirjathsepher; [See comments on Joshua 15:15]; all which are
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:49
And Dannah, and Kirjath-sannah, which is Debir, Dannah , [Septuagint, Renna]. Judging from the associated towns, it stood south or southwest of Hebron.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 15:49
Debir is also called Kirjath-sepher, above, . So this city had three names.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:49
(48-51) Nine of these eleven are identified.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:49
Verse 49. Kirjath-sannah] See Clarke on Joshua 15:15.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:49
49. Kirjath-sannah — The English reader will be assisted in his understanding of many of these names if he remembers that Kirjath means city. The word following completes the sense, as Kirjath-sannah, city of literature.