Joshua 19:42
Joshua 19:42 in Multiple Translations
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,
And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,
and Shaalabbin, and Aijalon, and Ithlah,
And Shaalabbin and Aijalon and Ithlah
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,
And Shaalabbin, and Aiialon, and Ithlah,
and Shalabbin, and Aijalon, and Jethlah,
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,
And Shaalabbim, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,
Selebin and Aialon and Jethela,
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 19:42
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Joshua 19:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שַֽׁעֲלַבִּ֥ין
וְ/אַיָּל֖וֹן
וְ/יִתְלָֽה
וְ/שַֽׁעֲלַבִּ֥ין
Shaʻalbîym
H8169
Shaalbim
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אַיָּל֖וֹן
ʼAyâlôwn
H357
Aijalon
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יִתְלָֽה
Yithlâh
H3494
Ithlah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 19:42
וְ/שַֽׁעֲלַבִּ֥ין
Shaʻalbîym
H8169
"Shaalbim"
Conj | N-proper
Shaalbim is a town in Dan, also known as the place of foxes, mentioned in Judges 1:35 and 1 Kings 4:9.
Definition: Shaalbim or Shaalabbin = "place of foxes" a town in Dan occupied by the Amorites Also named: sha.al.vo.ni (שַׁעַלְבֹנִי "Shaalbonite" H8170)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Shaalabbin, Shaalbim. See also: Joshua 19:42; Judges 1:35; 1 Kings 4:9.
וְ/אַיָּל֖וֹן
ʼAyâlôwn
H357
"Aijalon"
Conj | N-proper
Aijalon is a city in Palestine, meaning field of deer. It was a Levitical city in Dan, later ruled by various groups including the Amorites and Philistines.
Definition: § Ajalon or Aijalon = "field of deer" Levitical city in Dan, 14 miles or 25 km NW of Jerusalem, later ruled by the Amorites, then the Benjamites of Judah, then by the Philistines
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Aijalon, Ajalon. See also: Joshua 10:12; 1 Samuel 14:31; 2 Chronicles 28:18.
וְ/יִתְלָֽה
Yithlâh
H3494
"Ithlah"
Conj | N-proper
Jithlah is a town in southern Dan, mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine. Its name means 'he hangs'.
Definition: § Jethlah = "he hangs" one of the towns in southern Dan
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jethlah. See also: Joshua 19:42.
Study Notes — Joshua 19:42
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- Context
- Cross References
- Joshua 19:42 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:42
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:42
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:42
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:42
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:42
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:42
- Sermons on Joshua 19:42
Context — Dan’s Inheritance
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 1:35 | And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor. |
| 2 | Joshua 10:12 | On the day that the LORD gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the LORD in the presence of Israel: “O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” |
| 3 | Joshua 21:24 | Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 14:31 | That day, after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, the people were very faint. |
Joshua 19:42 Summary
The verse Joshua 19:42 lists the cities of Shaalabbin, Aijalon, and Ithlah, which were part of the territory given to the tribe of Dan. This shows us that God is a God who keeps His promises and provides for His people, just like He did for the Israelites in the book of Joshua. As we read about these cities, we can remember that God is faithful and sovereign, and we can trust in His goodness, as seen in Psalm 100:5 and Jeremiah 29:11. By reflecting on this verse, we can deepen our understanding of God's character and His love for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 19:42?
The cities listed in Joshua 19:42, such as Shaalabbin, Aijalon, and Ithlah, were part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Dan, as described in Joshua 19:40-48, and are also mentioned in other biblical accounts, like 1 Kings 4:9 and 1 Chronicles 6:69.
Why are these specific cities mentioned in the Bible?
The Bible mentions these cities to provide a record of the Israelites' inheritance and to highlight God's faithfulness in giving them the land, as promised in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 21:43-45.
How do these cities relate to the overall story of the Israelites?
The cities listed in Joshua 19:42 are part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' conquest and settlement of Canaan, which is described in the book of Joshua and is a fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 6:4.
What can we learn from the tribe of Dan's inheritance?
The tribe of Dan's inheritance, including the cities listed in Joshua 19:42, teaches us about God's sovereignty and provision, as well as the importance of trusting in His promises, as emphasized in Psalm 37:3-7 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
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 principles of trusting in God's promises, as seen in the tribe of Dan's inheritance, to my own life?
- What role do you think the cities of Shaalabbin, Aijalon, and Ithlah played in the spiritual and cultural development of the tribe of Dan?
- In what ways can I reflect on the faithfulness of God, as demonstrated in the conquest and settlement of Canaan, in my own walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:42
And Shaalabbin,.... The first of these is the same with Shaalbim, Jude 1:35; and which Jerom (r) calls Selab, in the tribe of Dan; and which he says was in his day shown a large village on the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:42
And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah, Shaalabbin - or Shaalbim (Judges 1:35; 1 Kings 4:9), city of foxes or jackals; not discovered.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:42
(41-46) All the towns mentioned here are identified by Conder. Zorah—Sur’ahEshtaol—Eshû’aIr-shemesh—Ain Sheme Shaalabbin—SelbîtAjalon—YâloJethlah—(Ruin) Beit TulAre all in sheet 17Elon—Beit ElloThimnathah—(Ruin) TibnehSheet 14Ekron-(akir, sheet 16)13For Gath-rimmon, Conder suggests Gath; but this he identifies with Tell-es-Safi, which is well within the territory of Judah (to the south of sheet 16). Me-jarkon, “the yellow water,” is thought to be the river ’Aujeh (sheet 13), and Rakkon, Tell-er-Rakkeit, to the north of the mouth of it. Japho is Jaffa, on the same sheet.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:42
Verse 42. Shaalabbin] The foxes. Of this city the Amorites kept constant possession. See Judges 1:35. Ajalon] There was a place of this name about two miles from Nicopolis or Emmaus, on the road to Jerusalem.-Calmet.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:42
42. Shaalabbin] = “the place of foxes;” comp. the story of Samson, Judges 15:4. It appears in 1 Kings 4:9 as the home of one of David’s “mighty men.” For Ajalon see above, ch. Joshua 10:12; Jethlah has not been identified.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:42
DAN’S LOT, Joshua 19:40-48.[The territory assigned to Dan was the smallest of all the tribe divisions. But it was not without advantages.
Sermons on Joshua 19:42
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(Through the Bible) Joshua 9-16 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker addresses a popular but false story about NASA scientists discovering a missing day in time. He emphasizes that this story is not factual and has no bas |
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Robert Murray Mccheyne by Thomas Martin | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of a church that started praying fervently for the work of God, for backslidden members, and for individuals. One man's simple prayer, |
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New Covenant - the Root of Sin - Part 4 by Zac Poonen | This sermon from 2 Peter chapter 1 emphasizes God's divine power that provides everything needed for a godly life, likening our bodies to the land of Canaan where no giants should |
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Message 10 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker encourages the audience to be proactive in their faith and to share the message of God with others. They mention that they have free books available for |
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A Covenant That Covers by William Carrol | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of making bad decisions and how they can become a part of our lives. He uses the analogy of being hewers of wood and drawers of w |
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2020 Spiritual Resolutions by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of simplifying one's life and avoiding the love of materialism. He states that material possessions can be destructive and hi |
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Worship - Waiting on God by Christian Weiss | Christian Weiss preaches on the importance of waiting on God in prayer, highlighting the concept of stillness and silence before the Lord as a crucial aspect of genuine prayer. He |