Joshua 15:22
Joshua 15:22 in Multiple Translations
Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah,
And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,
and Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,
And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah;
Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah,
And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,
and Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,
Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah,
And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,
And Cina and Dimona and Adada,
Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:22
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Joshua 15:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/קִינָ֥ה
וְ/דִֽימוֹנָ֖ה
וְ/עַדְעָדָֽה
וְ/קִינָ֥ה
Qîynâh
H7016
Kinah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/דִֽימוֹנָ֖ה
Dîymôwnâh
H1776
Dimonah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עַדְעָדָֽה
ʻĂdʻâdâh
H5735
Adadah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:22
וְ/קִינָ֥ה
Qîynâh
H7016
"Kinah"
Conj | N-proper
Kinah is a place in southern Judah, near Edom, as mentioned in the book of Joshua. The name means lamentation, and it is a town on the border. The word is about a location.
Definition: § Kinah = "lamentation" a town on the extreme southern boundary of Judah next to Edom
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Kinah. See also: Joshua 15:22.
וְ/דִֽימוֹנָ֖ה
Dîymôwnâh
H1776
"Dimonah"
Conj | N-proper
Dimonah is a town in southern Judah, also meaning river bed or silence, with a similar name to Dimon.
Definition: § Dimonah = "river bed" or "silence" a town in the south Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Dimonah. See also: Joshua 15:22.
וְ/עַדְעָדָֽה
ʻĂdʻâdâh
H5735
"Adadah"
Conj | N-proper
Adadah was a town in southern Judah, possibly named for its festivals or location on a boundary. It is mentioned in the Bible as one of the towns in the area. The name Adadah means festival or boundary.
Definition: § Adadah = "festival" or "boundary" one of the towns in the extreme south of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Adadah. See also: Joshua 15:22.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:22
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Context — The Cities of Judah
Joshua 15:22 Summary
Joshua 15:22 lists the cities of Kinah, Dimonah, and Adadah, which were part of the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, as described in Joshua 15:20. This verse shows us that God is concerned with every detail of our lives, just as He was with the Israelites, and that He wants to provide for us and give us a sense of belonging, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 and Jeremiah 29:11. By including these cities in the biblical record, God reminds us that every place and every person is important to Him, and that He has a plan to prosper us, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11. As we reflect on this verse, we can trust that God is working in our own lives, even in the smallest details, to bring about His good plan for us, as promised in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of listing these cities in Joshua 15:22?
The listing of these cities, including Kinah, Dimonah, and Adadah, serves to establish the boundaries and inheritance of the tribe of Judah, as described in Joshua 15:20, and is a fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 1:8.
Are these cities mentioned elsewhere in the Bible?
While Kinah, Dimonah, and Adadah are not prominent cities in the Bible, their mention in Joshua 15:22 provides a glimpse into the geography and organization of the Israelites during the time of Joshua, similar to the descriptions found in Numbers 34:13-29 and Ezekiel 47:13-23.
What can we learn from the fact that these cities are listed in the Negev region?
The Negev region, where these cities are located, is described in Joshua 15:21 as the southernmost part of the tribe of Judah, near the border of Edom, and serves as a reminder of God's provision and protection for the Israelites, as seen in Isaiah 41:18-20 and Psalm 107:33-35.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of the Bible?
The listing of these cities in Joshua 15:22 is part of the larger story of God's covenant with the Israelites, as established in Genesis 12:7 and reiterated in Exodus 6:4, and serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45 and 1 Kings 8:56.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of these cities reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How can I apply the concept of God's promise and provision, as seen in this verse, to my own life and circumstances?
- What can I learn from the fact that these cities, although not prominent, are still included in the biblical record?
- How does the geographical location of these cities, near the border of Edom, relate to the spiritual battles and challenges faced by the Israelites, and what can I learn from this in my own spiritual journey?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:22
And Kinah,.... Of this city we read of nowhere else; and Dimonah; the second city is thought to be the same with Dibon, Ne 11:25; and Jerom (b) observes, that a place elsewhere was indifferently
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:22
And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah, (4) Dimonah - or Dibon (Nehemiah 11:25), identified by Wilton with the ruin Ed-Deib.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:22
(21) And the uttermost cities.—The cities of the tribe of Judah are given under four heads: (a) towards Edom; (b) in the Shephêlah, or plain of the coast (Joshua 15:33, &c.); (c) in the mountains (Joshua 15:48); (d) in the wilderness (Joshua 15:61). Of those in Joshua 15:21-32, the first twenty-nine, Conder identifies only four—viz., Adadah, Joshua 15:22 (Ad’adah); Kerioth Hezron (some see a trace of Kerioth in the sobriquet of Judas Is-cariot, the man of Kerioth), Joshua 15:25 (Hudîreh); Beer-sheba, Joshua 15:28 (Bîr es-seb’a); and Ain Rimmon, Joshua 15:32 ( Umm er-Rumânûn). It is not easy to say precisely how the twenty-nine are to be obtained from the thirty-three, but evidently some of the Hazors are villages attached to the cities. (31) Ziklag.—It is noticeable that Ziklag became the property of the kings of Judah by the gift of Achish, who bestowed it on David (1 Samuel 27:6). not by the gift of Joshua to Judah. The partial character of the conquest and the division of unconquered territory to the tribes is thus illustrated.