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Joshua 15:52

Joshua 15:52 in Multiple Translations

Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

Arab, and Dumah, and Eshan,

Arab, and Dumah, and Eshan;

Also: Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

Arab and Ruma and Esaan,

The tribe of Judah was also allotted these towns in the south-central part of the hilly region: Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

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Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:52

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Joshua 15:52 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB אֲרַ֥ב וְ/רוּמָ֖ה וְ/אֶשְׁעָֽן
אֲרַ֥ב ʼĂrâb H694 Arab N-proper
וְ/רוּמָ֖ה Dûwmâh H1746 Dumah Conj | N-proper
וְ/אֶשְׁעָֽן ʼEshʻân H824 Eshan Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:52

אֲרַ֥ב ʼĂrâb H694 "Arab" N-proper
Arab refers to a place in Palestine, possibly a city near Hebron. The name Arab means ambush, suggesting a hidden or secretive place.
Definition: § Arab = "ambush" a city near Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Arab. See also: Joshua 15:52.
וְ/רוּמָ֖ה Dûwmâh H1746 "Dumah" Conj | N-proper
Dumah is a place in the Bible, a region in Arabia. The name Dumah means silence, and it is also associated with Edom, a nation that was often at odds with Israel.
Definition: § Dumah = "silence" a mystical name of Edom indicating death and ruin
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Dumah. See also: Genesis 25:14; 1 Chronicles 1:30; Isaiah 21:11.
וְ/אֶשְׁעָֽן ʼEshʻân H824 "Eshan" Conj | N-proper
Eshan is a place in Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a city in the region of Judah.
Definition: § Eshean = "support" a city in Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Eshean. See also: Joshua 15:52.

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1 Isaiah 21:11 This is the burden against Dumah: One calls to me from Seir, “Watchman, what is left of the night? Watchman, what is left of the night?”

Joshua 15:52 Summary

Joshua 15:52 lists the cities of Arab, Dumah, and Eshan, which were given to the tribe of Judah as part of their inheritance. This verse reminds us that God is a God of detail and care, who blesses His people with specific gifts and promises (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 6:26). Just as these cities were part of a larger plan for the Israelites, our lives are also part of a larger story that God is writing (Romans 8:28). By trusting in God's plan and promises, we can have confidence and hope for our own futures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:52?

The cities listed in Joshua 15:52, such as Arab, Dumah, and Eshan, are 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 seen in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 1:6.

How do the cities in Joshua 15:52 relate to the overall conquest of Canaan?

The cities listed in Joshua 15:52 are a small part of the larger conquest of Canaan, as described in the book of Joshua. The conquest was a fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 23:31.

What can we learn from the names of the cities in Joshua 15:52?

The names of the cities in Joshua 15:52, such as Arab and Dumah, may hold cultural or historical significance, but the Bible does not provide detailed information about their meanings. However, we can learn about the importance of remembering and honoring our heritage, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8 and Proverbs 22:28.

How does Joshua 15:52 fit into the broader narrative of the Bible?

Joshua 15:52 is part of the historical narrative of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, which is a key part of the overall story of the Bible. This story is connected to the larger themes of God's creation, redemption, and restoration, as seen in Genesis 1:1, Romans 8:18-25, and Revelation 21:1-4.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does the listing of these specific cities in Joshua 15:52 reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
  2. How can I apply the principles of inheritance and blessing, as seen in Joshua 15:52, to my own life and circumstances?
  3. What can I learn from the fact that these cities were part of a larger promise and plan that God had for the Israelites?
  4. How does the conquest of Canaan, including the cities listed in Joshua 15:52, point to the ultimate conquest of sin and death through Jesus Christ?

Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:52

Arab,.... Arab is the same Jerom (i) calls Ereb, and was in his time a village in the south, and was called Heromith; and Dumah; Duma, Jerom says (k), was a large village in the south, also on the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:52

Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean, Arab , [Septuagint, Airem or Ereb] - not discovered.

Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:52

52. Arab. Group II. includes nine cities to the north of those just enumerated in the country round Hebron:—

Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:52

52. This next group of cities was north of the last named, in the vicinity of Hebron. Dumah — Robinson passed the ruins of Ed-Daumeh six miles southwest of Hebron, which are probably the remains of this place.

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