Joshua 15:59
Joshua 15:59 in Multiple Translations
Maarath, Beth-anoth, and Eltekon—six cities, along with their villages.
And Maarath, and Beth-anoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages:
and Maarath, and Beth-anoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages.
And Maarath, and Beth-anoth, and Eltekon; six towns with their unwalled places.
Maarath, Beth-anoth, and Eltekon—six towns with their associated villages.
And Maarah, and Beth-anoth, and Eltekon: sixe cities with their villages.
and Maarath, and Beth-Anoth, and Eltekon; six cities and their villages.
Maarath, Beth Anoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages.
And Maarath, and Beth-anoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages:
Mareth, and Bethanoth, and Eltecon: six cities and their villages.
Maarath, Beth-Anoth, and Eltekon. There were six towns altogether with their surrounding villages.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:59
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Joshua 15:59 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מַעֲרָ֥ת
וּ/בֵית
עֲנ֖וֹת
וְ/אֶלְתְּקֹ֑ן
עָרִ֥ים
שֵׁ֖שׁ
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
וּ/מַעֲרָ֥ת
Maʻărâth
H4638
Maarath
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בֵית
Bêyth ʻĂnôwth
H1042
Beth-anoth
Conj | N-proper
עֲנ֖וֹת
Bêyth ʻĂnôwth
H1042
Beth-anoth
N-proper
וְ/אֶלְתְּקֹ֑ן
ʼEltᵉqôn
H515
Eltekon
Conj | N-proper
עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
שֵׁ֖שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
châtsêr
H2691
court
Conj | N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:59
וּ/מַעֲרָ֥ת
Maʻărâth
H4638
"Maarath"
Conj | N-proper
Maarath is a place in Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a town in the mountain region of Judah. Its name means bareness. The KJV translates it as Maarath.
Definition: § Maarath = "bareness" a town in the mountain region of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Maarath. See also: Joshua 15:59.
וּ/בֵית
Bêyth ʻĂnôwth
H1042
"Beth-anoth"
Conj | N-proper
Beth-anoth means house of responses or afflictions, a place in Judah. The name suggests a place of answers or troubles. It is mentioned in the Bible as a location in ancient Israel.
Definition: § Beth-anoth = "house of responses (or afflictions)" a place in Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beth-anoth. See also: Joshua 15:59.
עֲנ֖וֹת
Bêyth ʻĂnôwth
H1042
"Beth-anoth"
N-proper
Beth-anoth means house of responses or afflictions, a place in Judah. The name suggests a place of answers or troubles. It is mentioned in the Bible as a location in ancient Israel.
Definition: § Beth-anoth = "house of responses (or afflictions)" a place in Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beth-anoth. See also: Joshua 15:59.
וְ/אֶלְתְּקֹ֑ן
ʼEltᵉqôn
H515
"Eltekon"
Conj | N-proper
Eltekon means God is straight, a city in Judah north of Hebron. It appears in the Bible as a place in Palestine. The city is mentioned in the territory of Judah.
Definition: § Eltekon = "God is straight" a city in the territory of Judah north of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Eltekon. See also: Joshua 15:59.
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.
שֵׁ֖שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
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 15:59
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Context — The Cities of Judah
57Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah—ten cities, along with their villages.
58Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor,
59Maarath, Beth-anoth, and Eltekon—six cities, along with their villages.
60Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah—two cities, along with their villages. 61These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah,Joshua 15:59 Summary
[Joshua 15:59 lists several cities and villages that were part of the territory given to the tribe of Judah, showing how God provided for His people and gave them a place to live. This reminds us of God's promise to give the Israelites the land of Canaan as an inheritance, as seen in Genesis 12:7. The specific names of the cities, such as Maarath and Beth-anoth, may seem insignificant to us, but they hold cultural and historical significance. By studying these details, we can gain a deeper understanding of God's love and care for His people, and be reminded to trust in His provision, as encouraged in Matthew 6:25-34.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:59?
The cities listed in Joshua 15:59, including Maarath, Beth-anoth, and Eltekon, were part of the territory allocated to the tribe of Judah, as described in the book of Joshua. These cities were likely strategic locations for the tribe's settlement and defense, as seen in Joshua 15:1-12.
Why are the villages mentioned alongside the cities in Joshua 15:59?
The villages mentioned alongside the cities in Joshua 15:59 were likely smaller settlements or rural areas that were connected to the larger cities, providing support and resources for the urban centers, similar to the relationship between cities and villages in Deuteronomy 3:5.
How does Joshua 15:59 relate to the overall conquest of Canaan?
Joshua 15:59 is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, as described in the book of Joshua, where God gives the land to the Israelites as an inheritance, as promised in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 23:31.
What can we learn from the specific names of the cities in Joshua 15:59?
The specific names of the cities in Joshua 15:59, such as Maarath and Beth-anoth, may hold cultural or historical significance, and can remind us of the importance of understanding the biblical context and the value of preserving historical records, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of specific cities and villages in Joshua 15:59 reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How does the allocation of cities and territories in Joshua 15:59 demonstrate God's sovereignty and provision for the Israelites?
- What can we learn from the way the Israelites organized their cities and villages, and how can we apply those principles to our own communities?
- In what ways does Joshua 15:59 remind us of the importance of gratitude and trust in God's provision, as expressed in Psalm 107:1-3?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:59
And Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon,.... Of these cities we have no account elsewhere; only mention is made of Eltekeh, in the tribe of Dan, Joshua 19:44; six cities with their villages; these
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:59
And Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages: Maarath (bare place, Gesenius) [Septuagint, Magarooth] - a town north of Hebron; not yet identified.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:59
(59) Five of these six have been identified.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:59
[59. Bethanoth is found in the ruined village Beit-ainun, about three miles northeast of Hebron. “The principal ruin is a building eighty-three feet long and seventy-two broad.