Joshua 9:17
Joshua 9:17 in Multiple Translations
So the Israelites set out and on the third day arrived at their cities—Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim.
And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjath-jearim.
And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim.
And the children of Israel went forward on their journey, and on the third day came to their towns. Now their towns were Gibeon and Chephirah and Beeroth and Kiriath-jearim.
The Israelites left to go to the Gibeonite towns, and arrived there on the third day. The towns were Gibeon, Kephirah, Beeroth and Kiriath Jearim.
And the children of Israel tooke their iourney, and came vnto their cities the third day, and their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth and Kiriath-iearim.
And the sons of Israel journey and come in unto their cities on the third day — and their cities [are] Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjath-Jearim —
The children of Israel traveled and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath Jearim.
And the children of Israel journeyed, and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjath-jearim.
And the children of Israel removed the camp, and came into their cities on the third day, the names of which are Gabaon, and Caphira, and Beroth, and Cariathiarim.
So they went to where the men from Gibeon lived. After traveling only three days, they came to their cities: Gibeon, Kephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-Jearim.
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Joshua 9:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֣וּ
בְנֵֽי
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
וַ/יָּבֹ֛אוּ
אֶל
עָרֵי/הֶ֖ם
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֑י
וְ/עָרֵי/הֶם֙
גִּבְע֣וֹן
וְ/הַ/כְּפִירָ֔ה
וּ/בְאֵר֖וֹת
וְ/קִרְיַ֥ת
יְעָרִֽים
וַ/יִּסְע֣וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
וַ/יָּבֹ֛אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
עָרֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp | Suff
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֑י
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
third
Art | Adj
וְ/עָרֵי/הֶם֙
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Conj | N-fp | Suff
גִּבְע֣וֹן
Gibʻôwn
H1391
Gibeon
N-proper
וְ/הַ/כְּפִירָ֔ה
Kᵉphîyrâh
H3716
Chephirah
Conj | Art | N-proper
וּ/בְאֵר֖וֹת
Bᵉʼêrôwth
H881
Beeroth
Conj | N-proper
וְ/קִרְיַ֥ת
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
Kiriath-jearim
Conj | N-proper
יְעָרִֽים
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
Kiriath-jearim
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 9:17
וַ/יִּסְע֣וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
וַ/יָּבֹ֛אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
עָרֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp | Suff
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.
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֑י
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
"third"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means third in a sequence, like a third day or year. It is used in the Bible to describe time, rank, or quantity, such as the third day of creation in Genesis.
Definition: 1) third, one third, third part, third time 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: third (part, rank, time), three (years old). See also: Genesis 1:13; 1 Kings 22:2; Isaiah 15:5.
וְ/עָרֵי/הֶם֙
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
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.
גִּבְע֣וֹן
Gibʻôwn
H1391
"Gibeon"
N-proper
Gibeon was a Levitical city in the region of Benjamin, located about 5 miles from Jerusalem, and is now known as el-Jib. The name means hill city, and it is mentioned in various KJV translations as Gibeon.
Definition: § Gibeon = "hill city" a Levitical city of Benjamin, modern 'el-Jib', which lies 5 miles or 8 km from Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: Gibeon. See also: Joshua 9:3; 2 Samuel 3:30; Isaiah 28:21.
וְ/הַ/כְּפִירָ֔ה
Kᵉphîyrâh
H3716
"Chephirah"
Conj | Art | N-proper
Chephirah is a city in Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a place assigned to the tribe of Benjamin. Its name means lioness and it was a city of the Gibeonites. The KJV translates it as Chephirah.
Definition: § Chephirah = "lioness" a city of the Gibeonites subsequently assigned to the tribe of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Chephirah. See also: Joshua 9:17; Ezra 2:25; Nehemiah 7:29.
וּ/בְאֵר֖וֹת
Bᵉʼêrôwth
H881
"Beeroth"
Conj | N-proper
Beeroth was a city in Palestine, allotted to the tribe of Benjamin, and its name means 'wells'. It was a Gibeonite city.
Definition: § Beeroth = "wells" a Gibeonite city allotted to Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Beeroth. See also: Joshua 9:17; 2 Samuel 4:2; Nehemiah 7:29.
וְ/קִרְיַ֥ת
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
"Kiriath-jearim"
Conj | 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.
יְעָרִֽים
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.
Study Notes — Joshua 9:17
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- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 9:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 9:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 9:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 9:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 9:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 9:17
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 9:17
- Barnes' Notes on Joshua 9:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 9:17
- Sermons on Joshua 9:17
Context — The Deceit of the Gibeonites
15And Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them.
16Three days after they had made the treaty with the Gibeonites, the Israelites learned that they were neighbors, living among them.
17So the Israelites set out and on the third day arrived at their cities—Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim.
18But the Israelites did not attack them, because the leaders of the congregation had sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel. And the whole congregation grumbled against the leaders. 19All the leaders answered, “We have sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel, and now we cannot touch them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezra 2:25 | the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743; |
| 2 | Joshua 18:25–28 | Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth, Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah, Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah, Zelah, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim —fourteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 21:29 | For the tabernacle of the LORD that Moses had made in the wilderness and the altar of burnt offering were presently at the high place in Gibeon, |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 13:5–6 | So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name. |
| 6 | Joshua 10:2 | So Adoni-zedek and his people were greatly alarmed, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities; it was larger than Ai, and all its men were mighty. |
| 7 | Joshua 15:9 | From the hilltop the border curved to the spring of the Waters of Nephtoah, proceeded to the cities of Mount Ephron, and then bent around toward Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). |
| 8 | Joshua 15:60 | Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah—two cities, along with their villages. |
| 9 | 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. |
| 10 | Nehemiah 7:29 | the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743; |
Joshua 9:17 Summary
This verse tells us that the Israelites went to visit the cities of Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim, because they had just found out that the people who lived there had tricked them into making a peace treaty. The Israelites were trying to figure out what to do, but they decided to keep their promise to the Gibeonites, even though they had been deceived (as seen in Joshua 9:18-19). This shows us the importance of keeping our promises, even when things get difficult, just like God keeps His promises to us (as seen in Psalm 119:90). By keeping their promise, the Israelites were able to maintain their integrity and trustworthiness, which is an important part of our relationship with God and with others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Israelites set out to the cities of Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim?
The Israelites set out to these cities because they had just discovered that the Gibeonites, who had made a treaty with them, were actually their neighbors, as mentioned in Joshua 9:16, and they wanted to verify this information and possibly take action.
What does this verse reveal about the Israelites' relationship with the Gibeonites at this point?
This verse shows that the Israelites had begun to investigate the Gibeonites' claim of being from a faraway land, and they were taking steps to understand the situation, as seen in Joshua 9:17, before making any decisions about their treaty.
How does this event relate to the Israelites' faith and obedience to God?
This event highlights the Israelites' faith and obedience to God, as they chose to honor their oath to the Gibeonites, even when they discovered the truth about their deception, as seen in Joshua 9:18-19, and this is reminiscent of God's command to keep vows in Deuteronomy 23:21-23.
What can we learn from the Israelites' actions in this verse?
We can learn the importance of keeping our promises and being faithful to our commitments, just like the Israelites did, as seen in Joshua 9:18-19, and this is also reflected in Proverbs 12:22, which says that the Lord detests lying lips but delights in people who are truthful.
Reflection Questions
- What would I do if I were in the Israelites' shoes and had just discovered that someone had deceived me?
- How can I apply the principle of keeping my promises, as seen in this verse, to my own life and relationships?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of verifying information before making decisions?
- How can I balance being wise and discerning with being faithful and obedient to God, as seen in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 9:17
And the children of Israel journeyed,.... Not the whole camp, for that still remained at Gilgal, and continued there until the Gibeonites in distress sent to them for assistance in virtue of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 9:17
And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjath-je'arim.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 9:17
Cities which were subject to Gibeon, which was the royal city, .
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 9:17
Joshua 9:17 And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities [were] Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjathjearim.Ver. 17. And Kirjathjearim.] Or, The city of woods; famous afterwards for the birth of the prophet Uriah there, who prophesied against Jerusalem, and suffered for speaking truth. Veritas odium parit.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 9:17
(17) Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjath-jearim.—The first three of these were assigned to Benjamin (Joshua 18:25-26), the last to Judah (15:60), in the division of the land. The fact that the larger portion of the territory of the Gibeonites was in the tribe of Benjamin explains how Saul was tempted to confiscate their possessions for the purpose of supplying his followers with fields and vineyards (1 Samuel 22:7). He appears to have carried out his purpose in the case of Beeroth (2 Samuel 4:2-3), but not as regards all the Gibeonite towns. Gibeon became a city of the priests (Joshua 21:17), and also a principal place of worship and the seat of the tabernacle (as Kirjath-jearim was of the ark) in later times. (See 1 Samuel 6:21; 1 Samuel 7:1, &c.; 1 Chron. 20:29; and 2 Chronicles 1:3-6.) The fact that the Gibeonites were dedicated to the service of the sanctuary may partly account for this. In Gibeon, Solomon asked and received the wisdom which Joshua and Israel at this time did not ask.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 9:17
Verse 17. The children of Israel - came unto their cities] Probably when the fraud was discovered, Joshua sent out a detachment to examine their country, and to see what use could be made of it in the prosecution of their war with the Canaanites. Some of the cities mentioned here were afterwards in great repute among the Israelites: and God chose to make one of them, Kirjath-jearim, the residence of the ark of the covenant for twenty years, in the reigns of Saul and David. There is no evidence that the preservation of the Gibeonites was displeasing to Jehovah.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 9:17
17. on the third day] A three days’ journey it might well be “according to the slow pace of eastern armies and caravans.” Stanley’s S. & P. p. 209. Chephirah] “a village,” afterwards allotted to Benjamin (Joshua 18:26). It was an inhabited city in the times of Ezra and Nehemiah (Ezra 2:25; Nehemiah 7:29). On the western declivity of the mountain range, 11 miles from Jerusalem, and 4 from Kirjath-jearim, is a ruined village called Kefîr, which doubtless marks the site of the old city of Chephirah. After remaining unknown, or at least unnoticed, for more than 2000 years, its site was discovered by Dr Robinson in 1852. See Robinson, Bible Res. III. 146. Beeroth] Mentioned afterwards along with other Benjamite cities among the places whose inhabitants returned with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:25; Nehemiah 7:29). It is commonly identified with the large village of El-Birch between Jerusalem and Bethel. Kirjath-jearim i.e. “the city of woods,” or “groves,” written Kirjath-arim in Ezra 2:25, and Kiriathiarius in 1Es 5:19.
It derived its name from its olive, fig, and other plantations, as its modern representative, Kuriet-el-Enab, “the city of grapes,” does from its vineyards. It was afterwards allotted to Judah, and here the Ark remained from the time of its return from the Philistines to the reign of David (1 Samuel 7:2; 2 Samuel 6:2; 1 Chronicles 13:5-6; Psalms 132:6), where David is said to have found the Ark in “the fields of the wood.” Before the Israelitish conquest it was known as Baalah and Kirjath-baal (Joshua 15:9; Joshua 15:60), names which point to its early sanctity as one of the special seats of the worship of Baal.
Barnes' Notes on Joshua 9:17
Chephirah (Kefir) is situated eight or nine miles west of Gibeon, and was an inhabited city in the days of Ezra and Nehemiah Ezra 2:25; Nehemiah 7:29. Beeroth (Birch), about eight miles north of Jerusalem. Kirjath-jearim, i. e.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 9:17
17. Gibeon — See Joshua 9:3, note. There were three other cities on federal relations with Gibeon.
Sermons on Joshua 9:17
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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 |