Joshua 15:41
Joshua 15:41 in Multiple Translations
Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, along with their villages.
And Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages:
and Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages.
And Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen towns with their unwalled places.
Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen towns with their associated villages.
And Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah: sixteene cities with their villages.
and Gederoth, Beth-Dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities and their villages.
Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages.
And Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages:
And Gideroth and Bethdagon and Naama and Maceda: sixteen cities, and their villages.
Gederoth, Beth-Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah. There were 16 towns altogether and their surrounding villages.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:41
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Joshua 15:41 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/גְדֵר֕וֹת
בֵּית
דָּג֥וֹן
וְ/נַעֲמָ֖ה
וּ/מַקֵּדָ֑ה
עָרִ֥ים
שֵׁשׁ
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
וּ/גְדֵר֕וֹת
Gᵉdêrôwth
H1450
Gederoth
Conj | N-proper
בֵּית
Bêyth-Dâgôwn
H1016
Beth-dagon
N-proper
דָּג֥וֹן
Bêyth-Dâgôwn
H1016
Beth-dagon
N-proper
וְ/נַעֲמָ֖ה
Naʻămâh
H5279
Naamah
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מַקֵּדָ֑ה
Maqqêdâh
H4719
Makkedah
Conj | N-proper
עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
שֵׁשׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
châtsêr
H2691
court
Conj | N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:41
וּ/גְדֵר֕וֹת
Gᵉdêrôwth
H1450
"Gederoth"
Conj | N-proper
Gederoth means walls and refers to a town in Judah. It is mentioned as a place in Palestine. The town is located in the low country of Judah.
Definition: § Gederoth = "walls" a town in the low country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Gederoth. See also: Joshua 15:41; 2 Chronicles 28:18.
בֵּית
Bêyth-Dâgôwn
H1016
"Beth-dagon"
N-proper
Beth-dagon means 'house of Dagon', referring to the temple of Dagon in Asher. There were two places in Palestine with this name, both associated with the worship of Dagon.
Definition: § Beth-dagon = "house of Dagon" the temple of Dagon in Asher
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Beth-dagon. See also: Joshua 15:41; Joshua 19:27.
דָּג֥וֹן
Bêyth-Dâgôwn
H1016
"Beth-dagon"
N-proper
Beth-dagon means 'house of Dagon', referring to the temple of Dagon in Asher. There were two places in Palestine with this name, both associated with the worship of Dagon.
Definition: § Beth-dagon = "house of Dagon" the temple of Dagon in Asher
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Beth-dagon. See also: Joshua 15:41; Joshua 19:27.
וְ/נַעֲמָ֖ה
Naʻămâh
H5279
"Naamah"
Conj | N-proper
Naamah was a woman who lived before the Flood, mentioned in Genesis 4:22 as the daughter of Lamech and Zillah. Her name means loveliness. She was the sister of Jabal, Jubal, and Tubal-cain, and a town in Judah was also named after her.
Definition: A woman living at the time before the Flood, only mentioned at Gen.4.22; daughter of: Lamech (H3929) and Zillah (H6741); sister of: Jabal (H2989), Jubal (H3106), Tubal-cain (H8423) § Naamah = "loveliness" a town in the lowlands of Judah in Philistia
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Naamah. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 14:21; 2 Chronicles 12:13.
וּ/מַקֵּדָ֑ה
Maqqêdâh
H4719
"Makkedah"
Conj | N-proper
Makkedah, a place in Palestine where Joshua captured five Canaanite kings, meaning 'place of shepherds'.
Definition: § Makkedah = "place of shepherds" the location of a cave in Judah where Joshua captured and executed five Canaanite kings during the conquest; located near Bethhoron and Libnah
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Makkedah. See also: Joshua 10:10; Joshua 10:28; Joshua 15:41.
עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
שֵׁשׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Conj | N-cp | Suff
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:41
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- Joshua 15:41 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:41
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:41
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:41
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:41
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:41
- Sermons on Joshua 15:41
Context — The Cities of Judah
39Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,
40Cabbon, Lahmas, Chitlish,
41Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, along with their villages.
42Libnah, Ether, Ashan, 43Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 10:21 | The whole army returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah, and no one dared to utter a word against the Israelites. |
| 2 | Joshua 12:16 | the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one; |
| 3 | Joshua 10:10 | And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. |
| 4 | Joshua 10:28 | On that day Joshua captured Makkedah and put it to the sword, along with its king. He devoted to destruction everyone in the city, leaving no survivors. So he did to the king of Makkedah as he had done to the king of Jericho. |
Joshua 15:41 Summary
Joshua 15:41 lists several cities and villages that were part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah, highlighting God's faithfulness in giving the Israelites the land He had promised them, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8. This verse reminds us that God is a God of details and cares about every aspect of our lives, just as He cared about the specific cities and villages He gave to the Israelites. As we reflect on this verse, we can trust in God's promises and provision, just as the Israelites did, and cultivate a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the blessings He has given us, as encouraged in Psalm 100:4-5 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:41?
The cities listed in Joshua 15:41, such as Gederoth and Makkedah, were part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah, as described in the Book of Joshua, highlighting God's faithfulness in giving the Israelites the land He had promised them, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 21:43.
Why are the villages mentioned alongside the cities in this verse?
The villages mentioned alongside the cities in Joshua 15:41 were likely smaller settlements or rural areas that were part of the larger cities' territories, similar to how Jesus often ministered in rural areas, as seen in Matthew 9:35, and how the apostles preached in various towns and villages, as seen in Acts 8:25.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the Book of Joshua?
Joshua 15:41 is part of the detailed account of the division of the land among the tribes of Israel, which demonstrates God's keeping of His covenant promises, as seen in Leviticus 26:42 and Deuteronomy 30:19-20, and highlights the importance of trusting in God's faithfulness and provision, as encouraged in Hebrews 11:6 and Romans 8:28.
What can we learn from the specific cities mentioned in this verse?
The cities mentioned in Joshua 15:41, such as Naamah and Beth-dagon, were likely significant cultural and economic centers, and their inclusion in the list of Judah's territory emphasizes the richness and diversity of the land God provided for His people, as described in Deuteronomy 8:7-10 and Psalm 107:35-37.
Reflection Questions
- As you reflect on the cities and villages listed in Joshua 15:41, consider how God has provided for you and your community, and how you can trust in His faithfulness and provision.
- What are some ways you can apply the principles of trusting in God's promises and provision, as seen in Joshua 15:41, to your own life and circumstances?
- How does the detailed account of the division of the land in Joshua 15:41 demonstrate God's care and attention to detail in His relationship with His people, and what can you learn from this about your own relationship with God?
- As you meditate on the significance of the cities and villages in Joshua 15:41, consider how you can cultivate a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the blessings and provisions God has given you, and how you can use these blessings to serve and glorify Him.
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:41
And Gederoth,.... Gederoth is reckoned among the cities of the low country, and south of Judah, 2 Chronicles 28:18; and Bethdagon; in it very probably was a temple of Dagon, which was a principal
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:41
And Gederoth, Bethdagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages: Gederoth , [ Gªdeerowt (H1450), folds; and with the article, 2 Chronicles 28:18; Septuagint, Geddoor].
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:41
(41) Of the sixteen towns in Joshua 15:37-41, Conder identifies seven.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:41
Verse 41. Beth-dagon] The house or temple of Dagon. This is a well known idol of the Philistines, and probably the place mentioned here was in some part of their territories; but the situation at present is unknown.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:41
37-41. This second group of the cities in the Shephelah, sixteen in number, are now nearly all unknown. On Lachish and Eglon, see Joshua 10:3.
Sermons on Joshua 15:41
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The Day the Sun Stood Still by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Joshua and the battle against the five powerful kings. The preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from past experiences |