Joshua 15:54
Joshua 15:54 in Multiple Translations
Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, along with their villages.
And Humtah, and Kirjath-arba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages:
and Humtah, and Kiriath-arba (the same is Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages.
And Humtah, and Kiriath-arba (which is Hebron), and Zior; nine towns with their unwalled places.
Humtah, Kiriath-arba (or Hebron), and Zior—nine towns with their associated villages.
And Humtah, and Kiriath-arba, (which is Hebron) and Zior: nine cities with their villages.
and Humtah, and Kirjath-Arba (it [is] Hebron), and Zior; nine cities and their villages.
Humtah, Kiriath Arba (also called Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages.
And Humtah, and Kirjath-arba (which is Hebron) and Zior; nine cities with their villages:
Athmatha and Cariath-Arbe, this is Hebron and Sior: nine cities and their villages.
Humtah, Kiriath-Arba (which is now named Hebron), and Zior. There were nine towns altogether with their surrounding villages.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:54
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Joshua 15:54 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/חֻמְטָ֗ה
וְ/קִרְיַ֥ת
אַרְבַּ֛ע
הִ֥יא
חֶבְר֖וֹן
וְ/צִיעֹ֑ר
עָרִ֥ים
תֵּ֖שַׁע
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
וְ/חֻמְטָ֗ה
Chumṭâh
H2547
Humtah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/קִרְיַ֥ת
Qiryath ʼArbaʻ
H7153
Kiriath-arba
Conj | N-proper
אַרְבַּ֛ע
Qiryath ʼArbaʻ
H7153
Kiriath-arba
Adj
הִ֥יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
חֶבְר֖וֹן
Chebrôwn
H2275
Hebron (Valley)
N-proper
וְ/צִיעֹ֑ר
Tsîyʻôr
H6730
Zior
Conj | N-proper
עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
תֵּ֖שַׁע
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Adj
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
châtsêr
H2691
court
Conj | N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:54
וְ/חֻמְטָ֗ה
Chumṭâh
H2547
"Humtah"
Conj | N-proper
Humtah was a town in Judah, near Hebron, meaning place of lizards. It is mentioned in the context of the mountainous region of Judah.
Definition: § Humtah = "place of lizards" a town in the mountainous region of Judah, the one next to Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Humtah. See also: Joshua 15:54.
וְ/קִרְיַ֥ת
Qiryath ʼArbaʻ
H7153
"Kiriath-arba"
Conj | N-proper
Kiriath-arba, or city of Arba, was the early name of Hebron, a city in Palestine. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua and Genesis as the city of Abraham. The name was later changed to Hebron.
Definition: Kirjath-arba = "city of Arba" early name of the city which after the conquest was called 'Hebron' Another name of chev.ron (חֶבְרוֹן "Hebron" H2275A)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath-arba. See also: Genesis 23:2; Joshua 15:54; Nehemiah 11:25.
אַרְבַּ֛ע
Qiryath ʼArbaʻ
H7153
"Kiriath-arba"
Adj
Kiriath-arba, or city of Arba, was the early name of Hebron, a city in Palestine. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua and Genesis as the city of Abraham. The name was later changed to Hebron.
Definition: Kirjath-arba = "city of Arba" early name of the city which after the conquest was called 'Hebron' Another name of chev.ron (חֶבְרוֹן "Hebron" H2275A)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath-arba. See also: Genesis 23:2; Joshua 15:54; Nehemiah 11:25.
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.
חֶבְר֖וֹן
Chebrôwn
H2275
"Hebron (Valley)"
N-proper
Hebron is a place in Palestine and also the name of two Israelites, one a descendant of Levi and the other of Caleb. It is first mentioned in the book of Genesis and is also referenced in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Hebron = "association" Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010K)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: Hebron. See also: Genesis 13:18; 2 Samuel 3:19; 2 Chronicles 11:10.
וְ/צִיעֹ֑ר
Tsîyʻôr
H6730
"Zior"
Conj | N-proper
Zior is a town in the mountains of Judah, near Hebron, mentioned in the Bible. Its name means smallness, indicating it may have been a small village.
Definition: § Zior = "smallness" a town in the mountains of Judah belonging to the same group as Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zior. See also: Joshua 15:54.
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.
תֵּ֖שַׁע
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
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 15:54
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- Context
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- Joshua 15:54 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:54
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:54
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:54
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:54
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:54
- Sermons on Joshua 15:54
Context — The Cities of Judah
52Arab, Dumah, Eshan,
53Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,
54Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, along with their villages.
55Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah, 56Jezreel, Jokdeam, Zanoah,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 15:13 | According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) |
| 2 | Genesis 23:2 | She died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went out to mourn and to weep for her. |
| 3 | Joshua 14:15 | (Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war. |
Joshua 15:54 Summary
This verse is listing some of the cities and villages that were part of the tribe of Judah's inheritance in the Promised Land. Kiriath-arba, also known as Hebron, is an important city in this list because it was a major city in the region and is associated with the patriarch Abraham. The inclusion of villages along with cities shows that God cares about all people, regardless of where they live (as seen in Jeremiah 29:7). This verse helps us understand the geography and settlement patterns of the Promised Land, which is described in detail in the book of Joshua, and is also mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in Exodus 23:31 and Numbers 34:1-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Kiriath-arba being also known as Hebron?
Kiriath-arba, also known as Hebron, is significant because it was a major city in the region and is also associated with the patriarch Abraham, who lived there, as seen in Genesis 13:18 and Genesis 23:2-20, where he purchased a burial site for his wife Sarah.
Why are the villages included along with the cities in this verse?
The villages are included because they were part of the larger community and were likely dependent on the cities for trade, protection, and other necessities, as seen in Deuteronomy 3:5 and Joshua 19:8, where villages are mentioned alongside cities as being part of the inheritance of the tribes of Israel.
What can we learn about the organizational structure of the Israelites from this verse?
From this verse, we can see that the Israelites were organized into cities and villages, with the cities likely serving as centers of government, commerce, and worship, as seen in Joshua 21:41-42, where the Israelites are said to have taken possession of the land and settled in their cities.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the Promised Land?
This verse helps us understand the geography and settlement patterns of the Promised Land, which is described in detail in the book of Joshua, and is also mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in Exodus 23:31 and Numbers 34:1-12, where the boundaries and divisions of the land are described.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail in His plan for the Israelites, and how can we apply that to our own lives?
- How does the inclusion of villages along with cities in this verse reflect God's care for all people, regardless of their social status or location?
- What can we learn from the way the Israelites organized themselves into cities and villages, and how can we apply those lessons to our own communities?
- In what ways does this verse demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites, as seen in verses like Joshua 21:43-45 and Joshua 23:14-16?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:54
And Humtah,.... Of Humtah we nowhere else read; and Kirjatharba, which [is] Hebron; of Kirjatharba we read frequently; [See comments on Joshua 14:15]; and Zior; Jerom says (o), that in his time there
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:54
And Humtah, and Kirjath-arba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages: Humtah , [ ChumTaah (H2547), place of lizards; Septuagint, Euma; Alexandrian, Chammata] - not known.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:54
(54) Of this total of nine, six have been found.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:54
Verse 54. Kirjath-arba] See Clarke on Joshua 14:15.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:54
54. Hebron — See Joshua 10:3, note.
Sermons on Joshua 15:54
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The Life of Abraham - Part 9 by W.F. Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the four hundred silent years between the Old and New Testaments, highlighting the cultural and religious changes that occurred during this pe |
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Thirty-One Kings, or the Victory Over Self by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the spiritual battle against the 'thirty-one kings' representing various forms of self-life that hinder our relationship with God. He explains that while gr |