Joshua 13:20
Joshua 13:20 in Multiple Translations
Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth—
And Beth-peor, and Ashdoth-pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,
and Beth-peor, and the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,
And Beth-peor, and the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth;
Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, Beth-jeshimoth—
And Beth-peor, and Ashdoth-pisgah, and Beth-ieshimoth:
and Beth-Peor, and the springs of Pisgah, and Beth-Jeshimoth,
Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, Beth Jeshimoth,
And Beth-peor, and Ashdoth-pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,
Bethphogor and Asedoth, Phasga and Bethiesimoth,
Beth-Peor, the hills in the Pisgah area, and Beth-Jeshimoth.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 13:20
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Joshua 13:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בֵ֥ית
פְּע֛וֹר
וְ/אַשְׁדּ֥וֹת
הַ/פִּסְגָּ֖ה
וּ/בֵ֥ית
הַיְשִׁמֽוֹת
וּ/בֵ֥ית
Bêyth Pᵉʻôwr
H1047
Beth-peor
Conj | N-proper
פְּע֛וֹר
Bêyth Pᵉʻôwr
H1047
Beth-peor
N-proper
וְ/אַשְׁדּ֥וֹת
ʼăshêdâh
H794
slope
Conj | N-fp
הַ/פִּסְגָּ֖ה
Piçgâh
H6449
Pisgah
Art | N-proper
וּ/בֵ֥ית
Bêyth ha-Yshîy-môwth
H1020
Beth-jeshimoth
Conj | N-proper
הַיְשִׁמֽוֹת
Bêyth ha-Yshîy-môwth
H1020
Beth-jeshimoth
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 13:20
וּ/בֵ֥ית
Bêyth Pᵉʻôwr
H1047
"Beth-peor"
Conj | N-proper
Beth-Peor means house of Peor, a place east of the Jordan River in the land of the Amorites. The tribe of Reuben was allotted this land.
Definition: § Beth-peor = "house of Peor" a place east of the Jordan, in the land of the Amorites, allotted to the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Bethpeor. See also: Deuteronomy 3:29; Deuteronomy 34:6; Joshua 13:20.
פְּע֛וֹר
Bêyth Pᵉʻôwr
H1047
"Beth-peor"
N-proper
Beth-Peor means house of Peor, a place east of the Jordan River in the land of the Amorites. The tribe of Reuben was allotted this land.
Definition: § Beth-peor = "house of Peor" a place east of the Jordan, in the land of the Amorites, allotted to the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Bethpeor. See also: Deuteronomy 3:29; Deuteronomy 34:6; Joshua 13:20.
וְ/אַשְׁדּ֥וֹת
ʼăshêdâh
H794
"slope"
Conj | N-fp
A slope or ravine, such as the terrain described in Joshua 10:12. This word refers to a natural formation, like a spring or a foundation. It is used to describe the landscape in biblical stories.
Definition: foundation, slope
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: springs. See also: Deuteronomy 3:17; Joshua 12:3; Joshua 13:20.
הַ/פִּסְגָּ֖ה
Piçgâh
H6449
"Pisgah"
Art | N-proper
Pisgah is a mountain in Moab where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death, as told in Deuteronomy 34:1. The name means cleft, possibly referring to the mountain's unique geography.
Definition: § Pisgah = "cleft" mountain in Moab on the northeast shore of the Dead Sea; site uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Pisgah. See also: Numbers 21:20; Deuteronomy 4:49; Joshua 13:20.
וּ/בֵ֥ית
Bêyth ha-Yshîy-môwth
H1020
"Beth-jeshimoth"
Conj | N-proper
Beth-jeshimoth, or house of desolation, is a town east of the Jordan River. It was given to the tribe of Reuben and is located in the region of Moab.
Definition: § Beth-jesimoth = "house of the desolation" a place in Moab given to the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Beth-jeshimoth. See also: Numbers 33:49; Joshua 13:20; Ezekiel 25:9.
הַיְשִׁמֽוֹת
Bêyth ha-Yshîy-môwth
H1020
"Beth-jeshimoth"
N-proper
Beth-jeshimoth, or house of desolation, is a town east of the Jordan River. It was given to the tribe of Reuben and is located in the region of Moab.
Definition: § Beth-jesimoth = "house of the desolation" a place in Moab given to the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Beth-jeshimoth. See also: Numbers 33:49; Joshua 13:20; Ezekiel 25:9.
Study Notes — Joshua 13:20
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- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 13:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 13:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 13:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 13:20
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 13:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 13:20
Context — Reuben’s Inheritance
18Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,
19Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley,
20Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth—
21all the cities of the plateau and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon until Moses killed him and the chiefs of Midian (Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba), the princes of Sihon who lived in the land. 22The Israelites also killed the diviner Balaam son of Beor along with the others they put to the sword.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 12:3 | as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea ), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 4:46 | while they were in the valley across the Jordan facing Beth-peor in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon and was defeated by Moses and the Israelites after they had come out of Egypt. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 25:9 | therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 3:17 | The Jordan River in the Arabah bordered it from Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea ) with the slopes of Pisgah to the east. |
| 5 | Numbers 33:49 | And there on the plains of Moab they camped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim. |
| 6 | Numbers 25:3 | So Israel joined in worshiping Baal of Peor, and the anger of the LORD burned against them. |
Joshua 13:20 Summary
Joshua 13:20 lists the cities of Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth, which were part of the territories conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. These cities held significance in the history of the Israelites, such as Beth-peor, where they had previously sinned. The inclusion of these cities in the list reminds us of God's faithfulness to His promises, as seen in Joshua 1:3-4 and Exodus 23:31, where He promised to give the Israelites the land. By trusting in God's power and promises, we can overcome our own challenges and strongholds, just as Joshua and the Israelites did, as encouraged in Romans 8:37-39 and Ephesians 6:10-18.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Beth-peor in Joshua 13:20?
Beth-peor is a location that holds importance in the history of the Israelites, as it is near the place where the Israelites sinned by worshiping Baal-peor, leading to a plague, as recorded in Numbers 25:1-9 and Deuteronomy 4:3.
What are the slopes of Pisgah mentioned in this verse?
The slopes of Pisgah refer to the area around Mount Pisgah, where Moses was allowed to see the Promised Land before his death, as seen in Deuteronomy 34:1-6 and Genesis 1:1 for context on creation and God's plan for humanity.
Why is Beth-jeshimoth included in this list of cities?
Beth-jeshimoth, like the other cities listed, was part of the kingdom of Sihon, an Amorite king whom Moses defeated, as described in Joshua 13:21 and Numbers 21:21-25.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Joshua's conquest?
This verse is part of a larger description of the cities and territories that the Israelites conquered under Joshua's leadership, as outlined in Joshua 13:1-33, fulfilling God's promise to give them the land, as seen in Exodus 23:31 and Joshua 1:3-4.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the Israelites' experiences in these cities about trusting in God's power and promises?
- How does reflecting on the conquests of the Israelites encourage us in our own battles against sin and spiritual enemies, as discussed in Ephesians 6:10-18?
- What role does faith play in overcoming the challenges we face, as seen in the life of Joshua and the Israelites, and how can we apply this to our own lives, as encouraged in Hebrews 11:1-3 and Romans 1:17?
- In what ways can we, like Joshua, trust God to give us victory over the spiritual strongholds in our lives, as promised in 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 and Romans 8:37-39?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 13:20
And Bethpeor,.... So called from Peor, the idol of the Moabites, and where very likely there had been a temple built to the honour of it; over against this place was a valley, where Israel abode some
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 13:20
And Bethpeor, and Ashdothpisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth, Beth-peor = Baal-peor (Numbers 25:3; Numbers 25:5), and Peor (Numbers 23:28) - not yet identified.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 13:20
OF THE BY MOSES ON THE EAST OF JORDAN (Joshua 13:15-33). (15) Reuben.—See also Numbers 32:33-42 and Deuteronomy 3:16, &c.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 13:20
Verse 20. Beth-peor] The house or temple of Peor, situated at the foot of the mountain of the same name. See Numbers 25:3.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 13:20
20. and Beth-peor] A place dedicated to the god Baal-peor, on the east of the Jordan opposite Jericho, about six miles above Libias or Beth-haran. Comp. Deuteronomy 3:29; Deuteronomy 4:46. and Ashdoth-pisgah] See ch. Joshua 12:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 13:20
20. Beth-peor — That is, house of Peor. The town probably got its name from having been the chief seat of the worship of the Moabite god Baal-peor. Numbers 25:3-5.