Joshua 15:55
Joshua 15:55 in Multiple Translations
Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah,
Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah,
Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Jutah,
Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Jutah;
In addition: Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah,
Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Iuttah,
Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah,
Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Jutah,
Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah,
Maon and Carmel and Ziph and Jota,
The tribe of Judah was also allotted these towns in the southeastern part of the hilly region: Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah,
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Joshua 15:55 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מָע֥וֹן
כַּרְמֶ֖ל
וָ/זִ֥יף
וְ/יוּטָּֽה
מָע֥וֹן
Mâʻôwn
H4584
Maon
N-proper
כַּרְמֶ֖ל
Karmel
H3760
Carmel
N-proper
וָ/זִ֥יף
Zîyph
H2128
Ziph
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יוּטָּֽה
Yuṭṭâh
H3194
Juttah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:55
מָע֥וֹן
Mâʻôwn
H4584
"Maon"
N-proper
Maon was a man from the tribe of Judah and also the name of a city in Palestine, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:45, where he lived during the Divided Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.45; son of: Shammai (H8060H) § Maon or Maonites = "habitation" 1) a man of Judah 2) the inhabitants of the city of Maon 3) a city of Judah located 8 miles south of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Maon, Maonites. Compare H1010 (בֵּית בַּעַל מְעוֹן), H4586 (מְעוּנִי)lemma מְעוּנָי third vowel, corrected to מְעוּנִי. See also: Joshua 15:55; 1 Samuel 23:25; 1 Chronicles 2:45.
כַּרְמֶ֖ל
Karmel
H3760
"Carmel"
N-proper
Mount Carmel is a hill and town in northern Israel, described in the Bible as a fruitful and plentiful field, as seen in 1 Kings 18. The name means garden-land.
Definition: § Carmel = "garden-land" a mountain on the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel, just below Haifa
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Carmel, fruitful (plentiful) field, (place). See also: Joshua 12:22; 2 Kings 2:25; Isaiah 33:9.
וָ/זִ֥יף
Zîyph
H2128
"Ziph"
Conj | N-proper
Ziph was a Judahite, son of Jehallelel, and brother of Ziphah and others. His name means battlement and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:16. There was also a city in Judah named Ziph.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.16; son of: Jehallelel (H3094); brother of: Ziphah (H2129), Tiria (H8493) and Asarel (H0840) § Ziph = "battlement" 1) a son of Jehaleleel, a descendant of Judah, and brother of Ziphah 2) a city in southern Judah, between Ithnan and Telem 3) a city of Judah, southeast of Hebron, between Carmel and Juttah in the highland district
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Ziph. See also: Joshua 15:24; 1 Samuel 23:24; 2 Chronicles 11:8.
וְ/יוּטָּֽה
Yuṭṭâh
H3194
"Juttah"
Conj | N-proper
Juttah was a town in the mountains of Judah, meaning 'stretched out'. It was near Maon and Carmel, and is still known today as 'Yutta'. The town's name may refer to its layout or location.
Definition: § Juttah = "stretched out" a town in the mountains of Judah, in the neighbourhood of Maon and Carmel; modern 'Yutta'
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Juttah. See also: Joshua 15:55; Joshua 21:16.
Study Notes — Joshua 15:55
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- Joshua 15:55 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:55
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:55
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 15:55
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:55
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:55
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:55
- Sermons on Joshua 15:55
Context — The Cities of Judah
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 25:2 | Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel. He was a very wealthy man with a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in Carmel. |
| 2 | Joshua 15:24 | Ziph, Telem, Bealoth, |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 23:25 | and Saul and his men went to seek him. When David was told about it, he went down to the rock and stayed in the Wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard of this, he pursued David there. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 25:7 | Now I hear that it is time for shearing. When your shepherds were with us, we did not harass them, and nothing of theirs was missing the whole time they were in Carmel. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 18:42 | So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 26:1–2 | Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?” So Saul, accompanied by three thousand chosen men of Israel, went down to the Wilderness of Ziph to search for David there. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 26:10 | Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 23:14–15 | And David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God would not deliver David into his hand. While David was in Horesh in the Wilderness of Ziph, he saw that Saul had come out to take his life. |
| 9 | Isaiah 35:2 | It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. |
Joshua 15:55 Summary
Joshua 15:55 lists four cities, Maon, Carmel, Ziph, and Juttah, which were part of the tribe of Judah's inheritance in the Promised Land. These cities were significant not only geographically but also spiritually, as they are mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in the stories of David (1 Samuel 23:14-15). This verse reminds us that God is a God of detail and care, who provides for His people's needs, as seen in the book of Genesis 12:7 and Joshua 1:3. By trusting in God's sovereignty, just as the Israelites did, we can have confidence in His plan for our lives, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:55?
The cities listed in Joshua 15:55, such as Maon, Carmel, Ziph, and Juttah, are part of the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, as outlined in the book of Joshua (Joshua 15:1-12). These cities held strategic and spiritual importance for the Israelites, as seen in other biblical accounts, like 1 Samuel 23:14-15 and 2 Samuel 2:1-4.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Joshua?
Joshua 15:55 is part of a larger section detailing the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel (Joshua 13-19), demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Genesis 12:7.
What can we learn from the specific cities mentioned in this verse?
The cities mentioned in Joshua 15:55, such as Carmel and Ziph, are also referenced in other biblical accounts, like 1 Samuel 25:2-42, where the prophet Samuel anointed David at Ziph, highlighting the region's spiritual significance (1 Samuel 16:13).
How does the listing of these cities reflect God's sovereignty?
The detailed listing of cities in Joshua 15:55 showcases God's careful provision and attention to detail in establishing the Israelites in the Promised Land, as seen in Psalm 115:3, which declares God's sovereign control over all things.
Reflection Questions
- What does the inclusion of these specific cities in Joshua's record reveal about God's heart for His people?
- How can I apply the principle of God's careful provision, as seen in this verse, to my own life?
- What spiritual lessons can be gleaned from the biblical accounts associated with these cities, and how can I integrate them into my personal devotion?
- In what ways does the detailed division of the land, including the cities listed in Joshua 15:55, demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:55
Maon, Carmel,.... Maon was the dwelling place of Nabal the Carmelite, whose possessions were in Carmel, and were not far from one another, 1 Samuel 25:2.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:55
Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah, Maon , [Septuagint, Maoor; Alexandrian, Maoon] - now Ma'in, a town in ruins, situated on a round hill called Tell Ma'in, twenty minutes distance from Carmel
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 15:55
Maon; of which see 25:2. Carmel; Nabal’ s country, 1 Samuel 25$. Ziph; which gave its name to the neighbouring mountain, .
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:55
Verse 55. Maon] In a desert to which this town gave name, David took refuge for a considerable time from the persecution of Saul; and in this place Nabal the Carmelite had great possessions. See 1 Samuel 23:24-25; 1 Samuel 25:2. Carmel] Not the celebrated mount of that name, but a village, the residence of Nabal. See 1 Samuel 25:2. It was near Maon, mentioned above, and was about ten miles eastward of Hebron. It is the place where Saul erected a trophy to himself after the defeat of the Amalekites; see 1 Samuel 15:12. Ziph] See Clarke on Joshua 15:24.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:55
55. Maon] Group III, consists of ten cities, on the south-east of the two preceding groups, towards the desert:—
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:55
55. The third cluster of mountain cities lies east of the other two, toward the desert. Maon, modern Main, nine miles south-southeast of Hebron, is conspicuously situated on a conical hill.
Sermons on Joshua 15:55
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(1 Samuel) How Not to Respond to an Insult by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a man named Naval from the book of 1 Samuel. Naval was a wealthy man, but lacked character and was harsh and evil in his actions |
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Elijah and Other of Like Faith by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a man who faced criticism and threats but remained faithful to hearing from God. He preached a powerful message that led to a mani |
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So Ahab Went Up to Eat and Drink. and Elijah by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer contrasts the actions of Ahab and Elijah, illustrating the divide between the worldly and the spiritual. While Ahab indulges in physical desires, Elijah prioritizes comm |
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Keep Praying by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the faith and perseverance of Elijah, a man with similar struggles and doubts as us, who kept praying fervently until he saw God's miraculous inter |
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A Personal Promise by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David from the book of 1 Samuel. David goes from being an unknown shepherd boy to a famous warrior and leader of the army. Howeve |
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(1 Samuel) Strengthening Your Hand in God by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of David in 1 Samuel 23 and his response to a difficult situation. David finds himself in a dark and challenging time, but instead |