Joshua 19:37
Joshua 19:37 in Multiple Translations
Kedesh, Edrei, En-hazor,
And Kedesh, and Edrei, and En-hazor,
and Kedesh, and Edrei, and En-hazor,
And Kedesh and Edrei and En-Hazor
Kedesh, Edrei, En-hazor,
And Kedesh, and Edrei, and En-hazor,
and Kedesh, and Edrei, and En-Hazor,
Kedesh, Edrei, En Hazor,
And Kedesh, and Edrei, and En-hazor,
And Cedes and Edri, Enhasor,
Kedesh, Edrei, En-Hazor,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 19:37
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Joshua 19:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/קֶ֥דֶשׁ
וְ/אֶדְרֶ֖עִי
וְ/עֵ֥ין
חָצֽוֹר
וְ/קֶ֥דֶשׁ
Qedesh
H6943
Kedesh
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אֶדְרֶ֖עִי
ʼedreʻîy
H154
Edrei
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עֵ֥ין
ʻÊyn Châtsôwr
H5877
En-hazor
Conj | N-proper
חָצֽוֹר
ʻÊyn Châtsôwr
H5877
En-hazor
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 19:37
וְ/קֶ֥דֶשׁ
Qedesh
H6943
"Kedesh"
Conj | N-proper
Kedesh was a city in ancient Palestine, considered a holy place. It was given to the tribe of Naphtali and is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The city was a sacred and fortified place.
Definition: Kedesh = "holy place" a fortified Canaanite city allotted to Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Kedesh. See also: Joshua 12:22; Judges 4:9; 1 Chronicles 6:61.
וְ/אֶדְרֶ֖עִי
ʼedreʻîy
H154
"Edrei"
Conj | N-proper
Edrei was a chief city in Bashan, north of the Jabbok river, and its name means 'goodly pasture'. The city is mentioned in the book of Deuteronomy and was an important location in the biblical account of Israel's history.
Definition: § Edrei = "goodly pasture" a chief city of Bashan, north of Jabbok river
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Edrei. See also: Numbers 21:33; Joshua 12:4; Joshua 19:37.
וְ/עֵ֥ין
ʻÊyn Châtsôwr
H5877
"En-hazor"
Conj | N-proper
En-hazor means fount of Hazor, a fenced city in Naphtali's territory. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine.
Definition: § En-hazor = "fount of Hazor" one of the fenced cities in the territory of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: En-hazor. See also: Joshua 19:37.
חָצֽוֹר
ʻÊyn Châtsôwr
H5877
"En-hazor"
N-proper
En-hazor means fount of Hazor, a fenced city in Naphtali's territory. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine.
Definition: § En-hazor = "fount of Hazor" one of the fenced cities in the territory of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: En-hazor. See also: Joshua 19:37.
Study Notes — Joshua 19:37
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Context — Naphtali’s Inheritance
35The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,
36Adamah, Ramah, Hazor,
37Kedesh, Edrei, En-hazor,
38Iron, Migdal-el, Horem, Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh. There were nineteen cities, along with their villages. 39This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, including these cities and their villages.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 20:7 | So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah. |
| 2 | Joshua 12:22 | the king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one; |
Joshua 19:37 Summary
Joshua 19:37 lists several cities, including Kedesh, Edrei, and En-hazor, which were given to the tribe of Naphtali as part of their inheritance. This verse shows us that God is a God of details and order, and that He is concerned with the specifics of our lives, just as He was with the Israelites. As we read this verse, we can remember that God is our loving Father, who cares about every aspect of our lives, and who has a plan to prosper us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. By trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, we can have confidence and peace, just as the Israelites did when they received their inheritance, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:29-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 19:37?
The cities listed in Joshua 19:37, such as Kedesh, Edrei, and En-hazor, were part of the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali, as noted in Joshua 19:39, and were likely important centers of commerce, worship, and governance, similar to the role of cities in Deuteronomy 1:15.
How do these cities relate to the overall conquest of Canaan?
The cities mentioned in Joshua 19:37 were among those conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership, as part of God's promise to give them the land, as seen in Joshua 1:3 and Leviticus 18:24-25.
What can we learn from the specific mention of these cities in Scripture?
The specific mention of these cities, such as Kedesh and Edrei, reminds us that God is concerned with the details of our lives and the world around us, and that He is a God of order and precision, as seen in Psalm 139:17-18 and Matthew 10:30.
How does this verse fit into the broader narrative of the Bible?
Joshua 19:37 is part of the larger story of God's covenant with His people, and the fulfillment of His promises to Abraham, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 6:4, and it points forward to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises in Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 11:13-16.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of these specific cities reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How can I apply the principle of God's attention to detail in my own life, and trust in His sovereignty over all things?
- What role do cities and communities play in God's plan for humanity, and how can I be a part of building up the community around me, as seen in Jeremiah 29:7 and Acts 2:42-47?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, trust in God's promises and provision, even in the face of uncertainty or challenge, as seen in Joshua 1:9 and Hebrews 13:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:37
And Kedesh,.... This is Kedesh in Galilee, in Mount Naphtali, to distinguish it from others of the same name; it was one of the cities of refuge, Joshua 20:7.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:37
And Kedesh, and Edrei, and Enhazor, Kedesh , [Septuagint, Kades] - so called probably from having been anciently the seat of a pagan temple and hence, 'a holy city.' It has been identified by
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:37
37. Kedesh] or Kedesh Naphtali (= “the Holy Place of Naphtali”), see above, ch. Joshua 12:22, originally, as we have seen, was a royal, and probably a sacred city of the Canaanites. It was conquered by Joshua (ch. Joshua 12:22), and made subsequently “a city of refuge.” Here (a) Barak was born; here (b) he was when Deborah summoned him to fight the battle of his country; hither (c) the prophetess came with him; and hence (d) having rallied the warriors of Zebulun and Naphtali he marched with 10000 men to Tabor (Judges 4:1-10). Edrei, and En-hazor] are unknown. This Edrei must not be confounded with the well-known Edrei in Bashan.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:37
37. Kedesh — See on Joshua 12:22. Edrei, not the city in Bashan of the same name, (Joshua 13:31, note,) but another near Kadesh, whose name still lingers, perhaps, in Khureibeh, a few miles west of Lake Merom.
Sermons on Joshua 19:37
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Cities of Refuge by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a witness for Christ and leading others to salvation. He compares believers to markers and witnesses, pointing people |