Joshua 15:60
Joshua 15:60 in Multiple Translations
Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah—two cities, along with their villages.
Kirjath-baal, which is Kirjath-jearim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages:
Kiriath-baal (the same is Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah; two cities with their villages.
Kiriath-baal (which is Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah; two towns with their unwalled places.
In addition: Kiriath-baal (or Kiriath-jearim) and Rabbah—two towns with their associated villages.
Kiriath-baal, which is Kiriath-iearim, and Rabbah: two cities with their villages.
Kirjath-Baal (it [is] Kirjath-Jearim), and Rabbah; two cities and their villages.
Kiriath Baal (also called Kiriath Jearim), and Rabbah; two cities with their villages.
Kirjath-baal (which is Kirjath-jearim) and Rabbah; two cities with their villages:
Cariathbaal, the same is Cariathiarim, the city of woods, and Arebba: two cities and their villages.
The tribe of Judah was also allotted two towns in the northern part of the hilly region, Rabbah and Kiriath-Baal (which is also named Kiriath-Jearim).
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 15:60
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Joshua 15:60 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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קִרְיַת
בַּ֗עַל
הִ֛יא
קִרְיַ֥ת
יְעָרִ֖ים
וְ/הָֽ/רַבָּ֑ה
עָרִ֥ים
שְׁתַּ֖יִם
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
קִרְיַת
Qiryath Baʻal
H7154
Kiriath-baal
N-proper
בַּ֗עַל
Qiryath Baʻal
H7154
Kiriath-baal
N-proper
הִ֛יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
קִרְיַ֥ת
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
Kiriath-jearim
N-proper
יְעָרִ֖ים
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
Kiriath-jearim
N-proper
וְ/הָֽ/רַבָּ֑ה
Rabbâh
H7237
Rabbah
Conj | Art | N-proper
עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
שְׁתַּ֖יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶֽן
châtsêr
H2691
court
Conj | N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 15:60
קִרְיַת
Qiryath Baʻal
H7154
"Kiriath-baal"
N-proper
Kiriath-baal means city of Baal, a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin. It is also known as Kirjath-jearim and Baalah, mentioned in the books of Joshua and Ezra.
Definition: Kirjath-baal = "city of Baal" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-jearim' and 'Baalah' Another name of qir.yat ye.a.rim (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים "Kiriath-jearim" H7157)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Kirjathbaal. See also: Joshua 15:60; Joshua 18:14.
בַּ֗עַל
Qiryath Baʻal
H7154
"Kiriath-baal"
N-proper
Kiriath-baal means city of Baal, a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin. It is also known as Kirjath-jearim and Baalah, mentioned in the books of Joshua and Ezra.
Definition: Kirjath-baal = "city of Baal" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-jearim' and 'Baalah' Another name of qir.yat ye.a.rim (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים "Kiriath-jearim" H7157)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Kirjathbaal. See also: Joshua 15:60; Joshua 18:14.
הִ֛יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
קִרְיַ֥ת
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
"Kiriath-jearim"
N-proper
Kirjath-jearim means city of forests, a place in Palestine on the borders of Judah and Benjamin. It appears in the Bible as a significant location. The city was also known as Kirjath-baal and Baalah.
Definition: § Kirjath-jearim = "city of forests" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-baal' and 'Baalah'
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath, Kirjath-jearim, Kirjath-arim. See also: Joshua 9:17; 1 Samuel 7:2; Jeremiah 26:20.
יְעָרִ֖ים
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
"Kiriath-jearim"
N-proper
Kirjath-jearim means city of forests, a place in Palestine on the borders of Judah and Benjamin. It appears in the Bible as a significant location. The city was also known as Kirjath-baal and Baalah.
Definition: § Kirjath-jearim = "city of forests" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-baal' and 'Baalah'
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath, Kirjath-jearim, Kirjath-arim. See also: Joshua 9:17; 1 Samuel 7:2; Jeremiah 26:20.
וְ/הָֽ/רַבָּ֑ה
Rabbâh
H7237
"Rabbah"
Conj | Art | N-proper
Rabbah is a place name in the Bible, referring to two cities in Palestine. It means great and is used to describe the capital city of the Ammonites, located east of the Jordan River. The KJV translates it as Rabbah or Rabbath.
Definition: Rabbath = "great" the capital city of the Ammonites located east of the Jordan Another name of am.mon (עַמּוֹן "Ammon" H5983)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Rabbah, Rabbath. See also: Deuteronomy 3:11; 2 Samuel 17:27; Jeremiah 49:2.
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.
שְׁתַּ֖יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
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 15:60
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- Joshua 15:60 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:60
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:60
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:60
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:60
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:60
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:60
- Sermons on Joshua 15:60
Context — The Cities of Judah
58Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor,
59Maarath, Beth-anoth, and Eltekon—six cities, along with their villages.
60Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah—two cities, along with their villages.
61These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, 62Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi—six cities, along with their villages.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 18:14 | On the west side the border curved southward from the hill facing Beth-horon on the south and came out at Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), a city of the sons of Judah. This was the western side. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 7:1 | Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD. |
Joshua 15:60 Summary
This verse lists two cities, Kiriath-baal (also known as Kiriath-jearim) and Rabbah, along with their villages, which were part of the territory allocated to the tribe of Judah. The inclusion of these cities in the list highlights God's faithfulness in giving the Israelites the land He had promised, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45. Just as God was faithful to the Israelites, we can trust in His promises and provision for our own lives, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. By reflecting on this verse, we can deepen our understanding of God's character and His love for His people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Kiriath-baal being also known as Kiriath-jearim?
Kiriath-baal, also known as Kiriath-jearim, is a city with a rich history, and its dual name may indicate a change in its name over time, as seen in other biblical cities like Bethel, which was previously known as Luz, as mentioned in Genesis 28:19 and Judges 1:23.
Why are the cities and villages listed in such detail?
The detailed listing of cities and villages in Joshua 15:60 serves to emphasize God's faithfulness in giving the Israelites the land He had promised, as stated in Joshua 21:43-45 and Deuteronomy 34:4.
What can we learn from the inclusion of Rabbah in this list?
The inclusion of Rabbah in this list highlights God's sovereignty and control over all the cities and villages, regardless of their size or significance, as seen in the way He instructed Joshua to allocate the land to the different tribes in Joshua 13-19.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Joshua?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the book of Joshua, which describes the conquest and division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:7 and reiterated in Joshua 1:3-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does the detailed listing of cities and villages in this verse reveal about God's character and His relationship with the Israelites?
- How can we apply the principles of God's faithfulness and sovereignty, as seen in this verse, to our own lives and circumstances?
- What role does the city of Kiriath-jearim play in the larger story of the Bible, and what can we learn from its history?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, trust in God's promises and provision, even when faced with uncertainty or challenge?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 15:60
Kirjathbaal, (which [is] Kirjathjearim,),.... Of Kirjathbaal, and its several names, [See comments on Joshua 15:9]; and Rabbah, of which we nowhere else read; for this is a very different city from
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 15:60
Kirjath-baal, which is Kirjath-je'arim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages: Kirjath-baal, which is Kirjath-jearim.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 15:60
(60) Kirjath-jearim has been already pointed out on the boundary-line of the tribe (Joshua 15:9). Rabbah is marked as Rubba.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 15:60
Verse 60. Kirjath-baal] The same as Baalah. See Clarke on Joshua 15:9.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 15:60
60. Kirjath-baal] Group V. consists of two cities on the west of Jerusalem:—
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 15:60
60. On Kirjath-baal see note on Joshua 9:17.
Sermons on Joshua 15:60
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Ark Error by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher expresses concern about the mechanical and superficial nature of preaching the gospel. He criticizes the reliance on books and conferences, emphasizing |