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Verse 15

Joshua 15:61

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah,

American Standard Version (1901)

In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

Bible in Basic English

In the waste land, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah;

Free Bible Version

In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah,

Geneva Bible 1599

In the wildernes were Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

King James (Authorized) Version

In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

Translation for Translators

The tribe of Judah was also allotted these towns in the desert near the Dead Sea: Beth-Arabah, Middin, Secacah,

Unlocked Literal Bible

In the wilderness, there were Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah,

Noah Webster Bible

In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

World English Bible

In the wilderness, Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah,

Young's Literal Translation

In the wilderness: Beth-Arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

Context

The Cities of Judah

⁶⁰Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah—two cities, along with their villages. ⁶¹These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah,⁶²Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi—six 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 strategic location of the city of Jearim, which was situated in the southern part of Judah's inheritance. The mention of Jearim serves as a geographical marker, emphasizing the precise boundaries of Judah's possession as outlined by Joshua. This meticulous description showcases the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to His people, reinforcing the importance of obedience and faithfulness in claiming the inheritance.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

15:61 The wilderness of Judea included the eastern slopes of the central mountain highlands and extended to the western shore of the Dead Sea; three of its six towns were on or near that shoreline.

Joshua 15:61

The Cities of Judah

⁶⁰Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah—two cities, along with their villages. ⁶¹These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah,⁶²Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi—six cities, along with their villages.

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Berean Standard Bible

These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah,

American Standard Version (1901)

In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

Bible in Basic English

In the waste land, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah;

Free Bible Version

In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah,

Geneva Bible 1599

In the wildernes were Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

King James (Authorized) Version

In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

Translation for Translators

The tribe of Judah was also allotted these towns in the desert near the Dead Sea: Beth-Arabah, Middin, Secacah,

Unlocked Literal Bible

In the wilderness, there were Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah,

Noah Webster Bible

In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

World English Bible

In the wilderness, Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah,

Young's Literal Translation

In the wilderness: Beth-Arabah, Middin, and Secacah,