Joshua 15:58
Joshua 15:58 in Multiple Translations
Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor,
Halhul, Beth-zur, and Gedor,
Halhul, Beth-zur, and Gedor,
Halhul, Beth-zur, and Gedor;
Also: Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor,
Halhul, Beth-zur, and Gedor,
Halhul, Beth-Zur, and Gedor,
Halhul, Beth Zur, Gedor,
Halhul, Beth-zur, and Gedor,
Halhul, and Bessur, and Gedor,
The tribe of Judah was also allotted these towns in the central part of the hilly region: Halhul, Beth-Zur, Gedor,
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Joshua 15:58 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חַלְח֥וּל
בֵּֽית
צ֖וּר
וּ/גְדֽוֹר
חַלְח֥וּל
Chalchûwl
H2478
Halhul
N-proper
בֵּֽית
Bêyth Tsûwr
H1049
Beth-zur
N-proper
צ֖וּר
Bêyth Tsûwr
H1049
Beth-zur
N-proper
וּ/גְדֽוֹר
Gᵉdôr
H1446
Gedor
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:58
חַלְח֥וּל
Chalchûwl
H2478
"Halhul"
N-proper
Halhul was a town in the mountains of Judah, near Hebron. Its name means trembling in Hebrew and it was located on a hill along the road from Jerusalem to Hebron.
Definition: § Halhul = "trembling" a town on a hill in the mountains of Judah to the left of the road from Jerusalem to Hebron and about 3-4 (5-7 km) miles from Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Halhul. See also: Joshua 15:58.
בֵּֽית
Bêyth Tsûwr
H1049
"Beth-zur"
N-proper
Beth-Zur means house of the rock, a place in Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as a city in the tribe of Judah, near Jerusalem.
Definition: § Beth-zur = "house of the rock" a place in Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Beth-zur. See also: Joshua 15:58; 2 Chronicles 11:7; Nehemiah 3:16.
צ֖וּר
Bêyth Tsûwr
H1049
"Beth-zur"
N-proper
Beth-Zur means house of the rock, a place in Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as a city in the tribe of Judah, near Jerusalem.
Definition: § Beth-zur = "house of the rock" a place in Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Beth-zur. See also: Joshua 15:58; 2 Chronicles 11:7; Nehemiah 3:16.
וּ/גְדֽוֹר
Gᵉdôr
H1446
"Gedor"
Conj | N-proper
Gedor refers to a place in Palestine and three Israelites, including a Benjamite living during the United Monarchy, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:31.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.31; son of: Abiel (H0022) and Maacah (H4601N); brother of: Kish (H7027), Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732) § Gedor = "wall" 1) a son of Penuel 2) a son of Jered 3) a Benjamite of Gibeon 4) a town in the mountainous part of Judah a few miles north of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Gedor. See also: Joshua 15:58; 1 Chronicles 4:39; 1 Chronicles 12:8.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:58
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Context — The Cities of Judah
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 4:39 | and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks. |
Joshua 15:58 Summary
Joshua 15:58 lists the cities of Halhul, Beth-zur, and Gedor, 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 provides for His people and fulfills His promises, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45. Just as these cities were important to the tribe of Judah, we can trust that God has a plan and purpose for our own lives, and that He will provide for us, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 6:33. By trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, we can live with confidence and hope, knowing that He is always with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:58?
The cities listed in Joshua 15:58, such as Halhul, Beth-zur, and Gedor, were part of the allotment given to the tribe of Judah, as described in Joshua 15. These cities held strategic and spiritual importance, as seen in other scriptures like 1 Samuel 30:14 and 2 Chronicles 11:7.
Why are these specific cities mentioned in the Bible?
The Bible mentions these cities to provide a record of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah, as promised by God in Genesis 49:10 and confirmed in Joshua 14:1-5. This serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people.
What can we learn from the geography and layout of these cities?
The geography and layout of these cities, as mentioned in Joshua 15:58, demonstrate the Lord's provision and care for His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:7-10 and Jeremiah 2:7. This teaches us to trust in God's sovereignty and provision in our own lives.
How do these cities relate to the overall narrative of Joshua 15?
Joshua 15:58 is part of a larger description of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah, which began in Joshua 15:1. This verse contributes to our understanding of the extent of Judah's inheritance and the fulfillment of God's promises, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45 and 1 Kings 8:56.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of these cities reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How can I apply the principles of trust and obedience, as seen in the allocation of these cities, to my own life and circumstances?
- What role do you think these cities played in the spiritual and cultural development of the tribe of Judah, and what can we learn from their example?
- In what ways can I, like the tribe of Judah, trust in God's promises and provision for my own life and the lives of those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:58
Halhul,.... Here begins a fourth division, or list, of the cities in the mountains.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:58
Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor, Halhul , [Septuagint, Ailoua; Alexandrian, Aloul] - a little village, now Hulhul. Jerome placed it near Hebron ('Onomast.,' article 'Elul:' cf. Robinson's 'Biblical Researches,' 1:, p.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:58
Verse 58. Gedor] See Clarke on Joshua 12:13. In this place the Alexandrian MS. of the Septuagint and the Codex Vaticanus add the eleven following towns: Theca, and Ephratha, (that is, Bethlehem,) and Phagor, and Etan, and Kulon, and Tatam, and Thebes, and Karam, and Galam, and Thether, and Manocho; eleven cities and their villages. St. Jerome, on Micah 5:1, mentions them, so that we find they were in the copies he used. Dr. Kennicott contends that they should be restored to the text, and accounts thus for their omission: "The same word וחצרויהן vechatsreyhen, and their villages. occurring immediately before this passage and at the end of it, the transcriber's eye passed from one to the other by mistake. A similar accident has caused the omission of two whole verses, the 35th and 36th of Jos. 21." See the note there. See Clarke on Joshua 21:35; "Joshua 21:36".
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:58
58. Halhul] Group IV. consists of six cities on the north of Hebron:—
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:58
58. Halhul still retains its name, and is found four miles north of Hebron.