Joshua 13:27
Joshua 13:27 in Multiple Translations
and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, with the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon (the territory on the east side of the Jordan up to the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth ).
And in the valley, Beth-aram, and Beth-nimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and his border, even unto the edge of the sea of Chinnereth on the other side Jordan eastward.
and in the valley, Beth-haram, and Beth-nimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, the Jordan and the border thereof, unto the uttermost part of the sea of Chinnereth beyond the Jordan eastward.
And in the valley, Beth-haram, and Beth-nimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon, king of Heshbon, having Jordan for its limit, to the end of the sea of Chinnereth on the east side of Jordan.
In the Jordan valley lay Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon, king of Heshbon. The boundary ran along the Jordan up to the bottom end of the sea of Kinnereth and then ran east.
And in the valley Beth-aram, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdome of Sihon King of Heshbon, vnto Iorden and the borders euen vnto the Sea coast of Cinneereth, beyond Iorden Eastward.
and in the valley, Beth-Aram, and Beth-Nimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, the Jordan and [its] border, unto the extremity of the sea of Chinnereth, beyond the Jordan, eastward.
and in the valley, Beth Haram, Beth Nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, the Jordan’s bank, to the uttermost part of the sea of Chinnereth beyond the Jordan eastward.
And in the valley, Beth-aram, and Beth-nimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and its border, even to the edge of the sea of Cinneroth, on the other side of Jordan eastward.
And in the valley Betharan and Bethnemra, and Socoth, and Saphon the other part of the kingdom of Sehon king of Hesebon: the limit of this also is the Jordan, as far as the uttermost part of the sea of Cenereth beyond the Jordan on the east side.
Beth-Haram, Beth-Nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon cities in the valley; and the other area that King Sihon had ruled on the east side of the Jordan River. That area extended north to the southern end of Galilee Lake.
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Joshua 13:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בָ/עֵ֡מֶק
בֵּ֣ית
הָרָם֩
וּ/בֵ֨ית
נִמְרָ֜ה
וְ/סֻכּ֣וֹת
וְ/צָפ֗וֹן
יֶ֚תֶר
מַמְלְכ֗וּת
סִיחוֹן֙
מֶ֣לֶךְ
חֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן
הַ/יַּרְדֵּ֖ן
וּ/גְבֻ֑ל
עַד
קְצֵה֙
יָם
כִּנֶּ֔רֶת
עֵ֥בֶר
הַ/יַּרְדֵּ֖ן
מִזְרָֽחָ/ה
וּ/בָ/עֵ֡מֶק
ʻêmeq
H6010
valley
Conj | Prep | N-ms
בֵּ֣ית
Bêyth hâ-Râm
H1027
Beth-haram
N-proper
הָרָם֩
Bêyth hâ-Râm
H1027
Beth-haram
N-proper
וּ/בֵ֨ית
Bêyth Nimrâh
H1039
Beth-nimrah
Conj | N-proper
נִמְרָ֜ה
Bêyth Nimrâh
H1039
Beth-nimrah
N-proper
וְ/סֻכּ֣וֹת
Çukkôwth
H5523
Succoth
Conj | N-proper
וְ/צָפ֗וֹן
Tsâphôwn
H6829
Zaphon
Conj | N-proper
יֶ֚תֶר
yether
H3499
remainder
N-ms
מַמְלְכ֗וּת
mamlâkûwth
H4468
kingdom
N-fs
סִיחוֹן֙
Çîychôwn
H5511
Sihon
N-proper
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
חֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן
Cheshbôwn
H2809
Heshbon
N-proper
הַ/יַּרְדֵּ֖ן
Yardên
H3383
Jordan
Art | N-proper
וּ/גְבֻ֑ל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
Conj | N-ms
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
קְצֵה֙
qâtseh
H7097
end
N-cs
יָם
yâm
H3220
West
N-ms
כִּנֶּ֔רֶת
Kinnᵉrôwth
H3672
Chinneroth
N-proper
עֵ֥בֶר
ʻêber
H5676
side
N-ms
הַ/יַּרְדֵּ֖ן
Yardên
H3383
Jordan
Art | N-proper
מִזְרָֽחָ/ה
mizrâch
H4217
east
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 13:27
וּ/בָ/עֵ֡מֶק
ʻêmeq
H6010
"valley"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
Describes a valley or lowland area, like the Valley of Elah where David fought Goliath.
Definition: valley, vale, lowland, open country
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: dale, vale, valley (often used as a part of proper names). See also H1025 (בֵּית הָעֵמֶק). See also: Genesis 14:3; 2 Samuel 18:18; Psalms 60:8.
בֵּ֣ית
Bêyth hâ-Râm
H1027
"Beth-haram"
N-proper
Beth-haram means place of the height, a location in Gad, east of the Jordan River, mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: Beth-aram = "place of the height" a place in Gad Also named: bet ha.ran (בֵּית הָרָן "Beth-haran" H1028)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beth-aram. See also: Joshua 13:27.
הָרָם֩
Bêyth hâ-Râm
H1027
"Beth-haram"
N-proper
Beth-haram means place of the height, a location in Gad, east of the Jordan River, mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: Beth-aram = "place of the height" a place in Gad Also named: bet ha.ran (בֵּית הָרָן "Beth-haran" H1028)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beth-aram. See also: Joshua 13:27.
וּ/בֵ֨ית
Bêyth Nimrâh
H1039
"Beth-nimrah"
Conj | N-proper
Beth-nimrah means house of the leopard, a place east of the Jordan River in the region of Gad. It is also referred to as Nimrah and appears in the Bible as a location in the region.
Definition: Beth-Nimrah = "house of the leopard" a place east of the Jordan in Gad Also named: nim.rah (נִמְרָה "Nimrah" H5247)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Beth-Nimrah. Compare H5247 (נִמְרָה). See also: Numbers 32:36; Joshua 13:27.
נִמְרָ֜ה
Bêyth Nimrâh
H1039
"Beth-nimrah"
N-proper
Beth-nimrah means house of the leopard, a place east of the Jordan River in the region of Gad. It is also referred to as Nimrah and appears in the Bible as a location in the region.
Definition: Beth-Nimrah = "house of the leopard" a place east of the Jordan in Gad Also named: nim.rah (נִמְרָה "Nimrah" H5247)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Beth-Nimrah. Compare H5247 (נִמְרָה). See also: Numbers 32:36; Joshua 13:27.
וְ/סֻכּ֣וֹת
Çukkôwth
H5523
"Succoth"
Conj | N-proper
Succoth means booths, the first stop for Israelites leaving Egypt. It appears in the Bible as a place in Egypt and Palestine.
Definition: § Succoth = "booths" the first stopping place of the Israelites when they left Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Succoth. See also: Genesis 33:17; Judges 8:8; Psalms 60:8.
וְ/צָפ֗וֹן
Tsâphôwn
H6829
"Zaphon"
Conj | N-proper
Tsaphon refers to a place in Palestine, meaning north, located east of the Sea of Galilee. It is also the name of a city in Gad. In the Bible, it is mentioned as a location near the Jordan River.
Definition: Zaphon = "north" a city in Gad east of the Sea of Galilee on the east bank of the Jordan Another name of tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6828H)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zaphon. See also: Joshua 13:27.
יֶ֚תֶר
yether
H3499
"remainder"
N-ms
A cord or rope, also meaning excess or remainder, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of leftovers or abundant resources.
Definition: 1) remainder, excess, rest, remnant, excellence 1a) remainder, remnant 1b) remainder, rest, other part 1c) excess 1d) abundantly (adv) 1e) abundance, affluence 1f) superiority, excellency
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundant, cord, exceeding, excellancy(-ent), what they leave, that hath left, plentifully, remnant, residue, rest, string, with. See also: Genesis 49:3; 2 Kings 15:26; Psalms 11:2.
מַמְלְכ֗וּת
mamlâkûwth
H4468
"kingdom"
N-fs
Similar to H4467, this word also means kingdom or dominion, emphasizing a ruler's power and authority. It is used in the Bible to describe the kingdoms of Israel and other nations, as well as God's reign over his people.
Definition: 1) kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty 1a) kingdom 1b) dominion, royal power 1c) reign
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, reign. See also: Joshua 13:12; Joshua 13:31; Jeremiah 26:1.
סִיחוֹן֙
Çîychôwn
H5511
"Sihon"
N-proper
Sihon was an Amorite king who lived during the time of the Israelites' wilderness journey. He was defeated by Moses in Transjordan, as recorded in Numbers 21:21. His name means warrior.
Definition: A king of Amorites living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.21.21 § Sihon = "warrior" king of the Amorites at the time of the conquest and defeated by Moses in Transjordan
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: Sihon. See also: Numbers 21:21; Deuteronomy 29:6; Psalms 135:11.
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
חֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן
Cheshbôwn
H2809
"Heshbon"
N-proper
Heshbon was a city east of the Jordan River, serving as the capital of the Amorites under King Sihon, and later becoming part of the tribes of Reuben and Gad.
Definition: § Heshbon = "stronghold" the capital city of Sihon, king of the Amorites, located on the western border of the high plain and on the border line between the tribes of Reuben and Gad
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Heshbon. See also: Numbers 21:25; Joshua 12:5; Isaiah 15:4.
הַ/יַּרְדֵּ֖ן
Yardên
H3383
"Jordan"
Art | N-proper
The Jordan River, which runs from Lebanon to the Dead Sea, is a key location in the Bible, including in the stories of Jesus and the Israelites.
Definition: Jordan = "descender" the river of Palestine running from the roots of Anti-Lebanon to the Dead Sea a distance of approx 200 miles (320 km) Also named: Iordanēs (Ἰορδάνης "Jordan" G2446)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Jordan. See also: Genesis 13:10; Joshua 12:1; Psalms 42:7.
וּ/גְבֻ֑ל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.
Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
קְצֵה֙
qâtseh
H7097
"end"
N-cs
In the book of Joshua, this word refers to an end or border of a territory. It can also mean the edge or brink of something. This concept is used to describe the boundaries of the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) end, extremity 1a) end, mouth, extremity 1b) border, outskirts 1c) the whole (condensed term for what is included within extremities) 1d) at the end of (a certain time) Also means: qe.tseh (קֵ֫צֶה "end" H7097B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, border, brim, brink, edge, end, (in-) finite, frontier, outmost coast, quarter, shore, (out-) side, [idiom] some, ut(-ter-) most (part). See also: Genesis 8:3; Judges 7:19; Psalms 19:5.
יָם
yâm
H3220
"West"
N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
כִּנֶּ֔רֶת
Kinnᵉrôwth
H3672
"Chinneroth"
N-proper
Chinneroth is a place in Palestine, near the Sea of Galilee, mentioned in the Bible as a town and district in Naphtali. It is also known as Chinnereth or Cinneroth, and is referred to in the book of Joshua. The name means harps.
Definition: § Chinneroth or Cinneroth or Chinnereth = "harps" a town and district in Naphtali near the Sea of Galilee
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Chinnereth, Chinneroth, Cinneroth. See also: Numbers 34:11; Joshua 12:3; 1 Kings 15:20.
עֵ֥בֶר
ʻêber
H5676
"side"
N-ms
This word describes a region or side, often referring to the area beyond or across a river, and can be used to describe a location, direction, or perspective.
Definition: : ahead/beyond 1) region beyond or across, side 1a) region across or beyond 1b) side, opposite side
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] against, beyond, by, [idiom] from, over, passage, quarter, (other, this) side, straight. See also: Genesis 50:10; Joshua 22:11; Isaiah 7:20.
הַ/יַּרְדֵּ֖ן
Yardên
H3383
"Jordan"
Art | N-proper
The Jordan River, which runs from Lebanon to the Dead Sea, is a key location in the Bible, including in the stories of Jesus and the Israelites.
Definition: Jordan = "descender" the river of Palestine running from the roots of Anti-Lebanon to the Dead Sea a distance of approx 200 miles (320 km) Also named: Iordanēs (Ἰορδάνης "Jordan" G2446)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Jordan. See also: Genesis 13:10; Joshua 12:1; Psalms 42:7.
מִזְרָֽחָ/ה
mizrâch
H4217
"east"
N-ms | Suff
This word means the direction of the sunrise, or east. It is used in the Bible to describe the direction of the sun and the east side of something.
Definition: 1) place of sunrise, east 1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun') 1b) the east (without 'sun') 1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise 1b2) to the east, eastward
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun). See also: Exodus 27:13; 1 Kings 7:25; Psalms 50:1.
Study Notes — Joshua 13:27
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- Joshua 13:27 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 13:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 13:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 13:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 13:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 13:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 13:27
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 13:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 13:27
- Sermons on Joshua 13:27
Context — Gad’s Inheritance
25The territory of Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, near Rabbah;
26the territory from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir;
27and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, with the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon (the territory on the east side of the Jordan up to the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth ).
28This was the inheritance of the clans of the Gadites, including the cities and villages. 29This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 32:36 | Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran as fortified cities, and they built folds for their flocks. |
| 2 | Numbers 34:11 | then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth. |
| 3 | Genesis 33:17 | but Jacob went on to Succoth, where he built a house for himself and shelters for his livestock; that is why the place was called Succoth. |
| 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 | Joshua 11:2 | to the kings of the north in the mountains, in the Arabah south of Chinnereth, in the foothills, and in Naphoth-dor to the west; |
| 6 | Judges 8:14–16 | There he captured a young man of Succoth and interrogated him. The young man wrote down for him the names of the seventy-seven leaders and elders of Succoth. And Gideon went to the men of Succoth and said, “Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you taunted me, saying, ‘Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give bread to your weary men?’” Then he took the elders of the city, and using the thorns and briers of the wilderness, he disciplined the men of Succoth. |
| 7 | 1 Kings 7:46 | The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan. |
| 8 | Judges 8:5–6 | So Gideon said to the men of Succoth, “Please give my troops some bread, for they are exhausted, and I am still pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.” But the leaders of Succoth asked, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give bread to your army?” |
| 9 | Numbers 32:3 | “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, |
| 10 | 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. |
Joshua 13:27 Summary
Joshua 13:27 describes the territory allocated to the tribes of Israel, specifically the valley and cities that were part of the kingdom of Sihon. This region, which includes the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Chinnereth, is an important part of the Promised Land, as seen in Genesis 13:10-12 and Numbers 34:11. The Israelites' conquest and allocation of this territory is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 1:8. As we reflect on this verse, we can be encouraged by the way God provides for His people and fulfills His promises, just as He did for the Israelites in the book of Joshua.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the valley in Joshua 13:27?
The valley mentioned in Joshua 13:27 is likely the Jordan Valley, which is an important geographical feature in the Bible, as seen in Genesis 13:10-12, where it is described as a fertile and desirable region.
Who was Sihon king of Heshbon?
Sihon king of Heshbon was an Amorite king who ruled over the region of Heshbon, which is now part of modern-day Jordan, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 2:24-37, where Moses and the Israelites defeated him in battle.
What is the Sea of Chinnereth?
The Sea of Chinnereth, also known as the Sea of Galilee, is a significant body of water in the Bible, mentioned in Numbers 34:11 and Luke 5:1, where it is described as a place of fishing and ministry for Jesus.
Why is the kingdom of Sihon important in this verse?
The kingdom of Sihon is important because it represents the territory that was conquered by the Israelites under Moses' leadership, as seen in Numbers 21:21-35, and is now being allocated to the tribes of Israel, as described in Joshua 13:27.
Reflection Questions
- How does the description of the valley and the cities in Joshua 13:27 help us understand the geography of the Promised Land?
- What can we learn from the way the Israelites allocated the conquered territories to the different tribes, as seen in Joshua 13:27?
- How does the mention of the Sea of Chinnereth in Joshua 13:27 relate to the broader biblical narrative, particularly in the New Testament?
- What does the inclusion of Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon in the list of cities in Joshua 13:27 reveal about the Israelites' relationship with the surrounding regions?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 13:27
And in the valley, Betharam,.... The same with Bethharan, [See comments on Numbers 32:36]: and Bethnimrah; sometimes called Nimrah, Numbers 32:3; near to which were some waters, called the waters of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 13:27
And in the valley, Betharam, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and his border, even unto the edge of the sea of Chinnereth on the other side Jordan eastward.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 13:27
Rest of the kingdom of Sihon; the northern part of his kingdom.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 13:27
Joshua 13:27 And in the valley, Betharam, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and [his] border, [even] unto the edge of the sea of Chinnereth on the other side Jordan eastward. Ver. 27.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 13:27
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 13:27
Verse 27. Beth-aram] This city was rebuilt by Herod, and called Livias, in honour of Livia, the wife of Augustus. Josephus calls it Julias, Julia being the name which the Greeks commonly give to Livia. - Calmet. Succoth] A place between Jabbok and Jordan where Jacob pitched his tents, from which circumstance it obtained its name, see Genesis 33:17.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 13:27
27. and in the valley] i. e. the valley of the Jordan. The possessions of the Gadites are now described in this valley as far north as the Sea of Galilee. Beth-aram] or Beth-haran, the modern Beit-haran (Numbers 32:36). In later times it was known as Bethramphtha, and was called Julias or Livias by Herod Antipas in honour of the Emperor Augustus. Beth-nimrah] or Nimrah (Numbers 32:3), which name still survives in the Nahr Nimrîn, close to one of the fords of Jordan just above Jericho. and Succoth] (“Booths”), in the Jordan valley, between Peniel, near the ford of the torrent Jabbok, and Shechem (Genesis 32:30; Genesis 33:18). It is famous (a) in the history of Jacob’s return from Padan-aram; of (b) Gideon’s pursuit of Zebah and Zalmunna (Judges 8:5-17); (c) as the spot at which the brass foundries were placed for casting the metal-work of the Temple (1 Kings 7:46; 2 Chronicles 4:17). Its position has not been exactly ascertained, and no place resembling Zaphon also has yet been discovered. Jordan and his border] See above, Joshua 13:23. For the Sea of Chinnereth = the “sea of Galilee,” see above, Joshua 12:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 13:27
27. The valley — The Jordan valley from the border of Reuben northward to the sea of Chinnereth. Beth-aram is doubtless the same as Beth-haran in Numbers 32:36. In Eusebius, Jerome, and the Talmud it is called Bethramtha.
Sermons on Joshua 13:27
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(Genesis) Genesis 33:13-17 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon on Genesis 33:13, the preacher discusses the encounter between Jacob and his brother Esau. Jacob expresses concern about the safety of his family and livestock, as t |
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(Genesis) Genesis 32:1-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jacob and his encounter with his brother Esau. Jacob, who had previously been deceitful, is now fearful and distressed upon heari |
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Jacob - Gods Unchanging Grace - Genesis 25 - Sermon 5 of 5 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being willing to be overcome and conquered by God in order to receive His grace. He refers to a hymn by George Matheson th |