Joshua 15:60

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah—two cities, along with their villages.

American Standard Version (1901)

Kiriath-baal (the same is Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah; two cities with their villages.

Bible in Basic English

Kiriath-baal (which is Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah; two towns with their unwalled places.

Free Bible Version

In addition: Kiriath-baal (or Kiriath-jearim) and Rabbah—two towns with their associated villages.

Geneva Bible 1599

Kiriath-baal, which is Kiriath-iearim, and Rabbah: two cities with their villages.

King James (Authorized) Version

Kirjath-baal, which is Kirjath-jearim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages:

Translation for Translators

The tribe of Judah was also allotted two towns in the northern part of the hilly region, Rabbah and Kiriath-Baal (which is also named Kiriath-Jearim).

Unlocked Literal Bible

Kiriath Baal (that is, Kiriath Jearim), and Rabbah. These were two cities, including their villages.

Noah Webster Bible

Kirjath-baal (which is Kirjath-jearim) and Rabbah; two cities with their villages:

World English Bible

Kiriath Baal (also called Kiriath Jearim), and Rabbah; two cities with their villages.

Young's Literal Translation

Kirjath-Baal (it [is] Kirjath-Jearim), and Rabbah; two cities and their villages.

Context

The Cities of Judah

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.

Summary

This verse is part of the detailed account of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. It highlights the specific cities and villages within the inheritance of Judah, showcasing the meticulous distribution of land among the Israelite tribes as directed by God. The listing of these locations serves as a historical record of the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the descendants of Abraham. It demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant with His people and the importance of obedience in possessing the blessings He has prepared.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Kirjath-baal - The same as Baalah. See on Jos 15:9 (note).

John Gill Bible Commentary

As for the Jebusites, the inhabitants of Jerusalem,.... From whom the city was called Jebus, Jdg 19:10. The Jews say, that these Jebusites were not those of the seven nations; but there was a man whose name was Jebus, and he was of the Philistines, of the seed of Abimelech, and the place was called by his name Jebus; and the men of that family that dwelt at Jerusalem, their names were called Jebusites, having their descent from him; so Araunah, the Jebusite, was king of that place: and the fort of that place was Zion, which was at Jerusalem: so Kimchi relates from their Rabbins, and with whom Jarchi agrees, but without any foundation; there is no doubt to be made of it, that these Jebusites were Canaanites: the children of Judah could not drive them out; according to the above Jewish writers they could have done it, but it was not fit and proper they should, because of the oath of Abraham to Abimelech, from whom they suppose these Jebusites sprung; but the case was this; though Joshua slew the king of this place, and took his land with the rest, Jos 10:1; and though the men of Judah retook it after his death, it having been got into the hands of the Jebusites again, Jdg 1:8; yet either the fort of Zion was never taken by either of them, or if taken, the Jebusites got possession of it again, and held it until the times of David; see Sa2 5:6, but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day; the one in the fort of Zion, and the other in the city of Jerusalem, properly so called, and thus they continued unto the writing of this book; by which it should seem, that the Jebusites were not dispossessed of their fort, or a part of the city, by Joshua; or this might be added and inserted by some inspired man afterwards; or however it must be done before the times of David: and from the whole it appears, that the city of Jerusalem, at least a part of it, belonged to the tribe of Judah, as another part did to that of Benjamin, to which it is ascribed, Jos 18:28; see Jdg 1:21. Next: Joshua Chapter 16