Joshua 15:51
Joshua 15:51 in Multiple Translations
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages.
And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:
and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.
And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven towns with their unwalled places.
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven towns with their associated villages.
And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh: eleuen cities with their villages,
and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities and their villages.
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.
And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh: eleven cities with their villages:
Gosen and Olon and Gilo: eleven cities and their villages.
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh. There were eleven towns with their surrounding villages.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:51
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Joshua 15:51 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/גֹ֥שֶׁן
וְ/חֹלֹ֖ן
וְ/גִלֹ֑ה
עָרִ֥ים
אַֽחַת
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
וְ/גֹ֥שֶׁן
Gôshen
H1657
Goshen
Conj | N-proper
וְ/חֹלֹ֖ן
Chôlôwn
H2473
Holon
Conj | N-proper
וְ/גִלֹ֑ה
Gilôh
H1542
Giloh
Conj | N-proper
עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
אַֽחַת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
châtsêr
H2691
court
Conj | N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:51
וְ/גֹ֥שֶׁן
Gôshen
H1657
"Goshen"
Conj | N-proper
Goshen was a place in Egypt where the Israelites lived, and also a region in Palestine. The name Goshen means drawing near, and it is mentioned in the Bible as a significant location.
Definition: § Goshen = "drawing near" 1) a district in southern Palestine between Gaza and Gibeon
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Goshen. See also: Genesis 45:10; Genesis 47:27; Joshua 15:51.
וְ/חֹלֹ֖ן
Chôlôwn
H2473
"Holon"
Conj | N-proper
Holon was a city in Moab, mentioned in the Bible as a place with a sandy terrain. It is referenced in the book of Joshua and 1 Chronicles. The city's name means sandy in Hebrew.
Definition: § Holon = "sandy" a city of Moab
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Holon. See also: Joshua 15:51; Joshua 21:15; Jeremiah 48:21.
וְ/גִלֹ֑ה
Gilôh
H1542
"Giloh"
Conj | N-proper
Giloh is a place in the Bible, a city in the mountains of Judah where Ahithophel was from. It's also associated with the concept of exile, which is reflected in its name. The city is mentioned in the context of King David's story.
Definition: Giloh = "exile" a city in the mountains of Judah, home town of Ahithophel Also named: gi.lo.ni (גִּילֹנִי "Gilonite" H1526)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Giloh. See also: Joshua 15:51; 2 Samuel 15:12.
עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
אַֽחַת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
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 15:51
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- Context
- Cross References
- Joshua 15:51 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:51
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:51
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 15:51
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:51
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:51
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:51
- Sermons on Joshua 15:51
Context — The Cities of Judah
49Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),
50Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim,
51Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages.
52Arab, Dumah, Eshan, 53Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 11:16 | So Joshua took this entire region: the hill country, all the Negev, all the land of Goshen, the western foothills, the Arabah, and the mountains of Israel and their foothills, |
| 2 | Joshua 10:41 | Joshua conquered the area from Kadesh-barnea to Gaza, and the whole region of Goshen as far as Gibeon. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 15:12 | While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. |
Joshua 15:51 Summary
Joshua 15:51 lists the cities and villages that were given to the tribe of Judah as their inheritance. This shows that God is a God who keeps His promises and cares about the details of our lives. Just like the tribe of Judah received their inheritance, we can trust that God will provide for us and give us what we need, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 6:33. By looking at the way the Bible records the details of the cities and villages, we can learn to trust in God's goodness and provision for our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:51?
The cities listed in Joshua 15:51, such as Goshen, Holon, and Giloh, were part of the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, as outlined in Joshua 15. These cities were given to the tribe as a blessing from God, as promised in Genesis 12:7 and confirmed in Joshua 21:43.
Why are villages mentioned in addition to cities in Joshua 15:51?
The villages mentioned in Joshua 15:51 were likely smaller settlements or rural areas surrounding the cities, and were also part of the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. This is similar to the pattern seen in other parts of the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 27:25, where villages are listed alongside cities as part of the kingdom's administration.
How many cities are mentioned in Joshua 15:51?
According to Joshua 15:51, there are eleven cities mentioned, including Goshen, Holon, and Giloh. This is part of a larger list of cities and towns allocated to the tribe of Judah, as outlined in Joshua 15:20-63.
What can we learn from the way the cities are listed in Joshua 15:51?
The way the cities are listed in Joshua 15:51, with their villages, demonstrates God's attention to detail and care for His people. This is reflected in other parts of the Bible, such as in Matthew 10:30, where Jesus says that even the hairs on our head are numbered.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of these cities and villages reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How does the allocation of cities and villages to the tribe of Judah reflect the concept of inheritance and blessing in the Bible?
- What can I learn from the way the Bible records the details of the cities and villages, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the promise of inheritance and blessing, as seen in Joshua 15:51, relate to the larger story of God's redemption and restoration in the Bible?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:51
And Goshen,.... Of Goshen in the land of Canaan, [See comments on Joshua 10:41]; and Holon, of which there is no other mention; and Giloh was the city of Ahitophel, 2 Samuel 15:12; eleven cities with
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:51
And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages: Goshen , [Septuagint, Gosom]. Its site is unknown. Holon (sandy) or Hilen (1 Chronicles 6:58) [Septuagint, Chalou] - not ascertained.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 15:51
Goshen.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:51
(51) Goshen is thought by some to give a name to the land of Goshen in Joshua 10:41, but the place is insignificant, and not identified; and to take the land of Goshen as frontier or border land seems a very much more reasonable interpretation. Giloh—the home of Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s and Absalom’s counsellor (2 Samuel 15:12, &c).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:51
Verse 51. Goshen] See Clarke on Joshua 10:41. Giloh] The country of the traitor Ahithophel, 2 Samuel 15:12.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:51
51. Giloh, perhaps identical with the modern Rafat, a little south of Eshtemoh, was the birth-place of Ahithophel, and the scene of his suicide. 2 Samuel 15:12; 2 Samuel 17:23.
Sermons on Joshua 15:51
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The Danger of Faltering and Failing by Michael Catt | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the danger of faltering and failing in the Christian walk. He references the military's current struggles due to not doing their job the firs |