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Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Cities of Judah…39Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon, 40Cabbon, Lahmas, Chitlish, 41Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, along with their villages.… Cross References Cabbon, 1 Chronicles 4:28-31 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, … Joshua 19:1-9 The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, … Nehemiah 11:25-30 As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; … Lahmas, 2 Chronicles 26:6-8 Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines. / God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabs living in Gur-baal, and against the Meunites. / The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he had become exceedingly powerful. 2 Chronicles 11:5-10 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, … 2 Chronicles 14:6-7 Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. / So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered. Chitlish, Micah 1:10-15 Do not tell it in Gath; do not weep at all. Roll in the dust in Beth-leaphrah. / Depart in shameful nakedness, O dwellers of Shaphir. The dwellers of Zaanan will not come out. Beth-ezel is in mourning; its support is taken from you. / For the dwellers of Maroth pined for good, but calamity came down from the LORD, even to the gate of Jerusalem. … 2 Kings 18:13-17 In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. / So Hezekiah king of Judah sent word to the king of Assyria at Lachish, saying, “I have done wrong; withdraw from me, and I will pay whatever you demand from me.” And the king of Assyria exacted from Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold. / Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace. … Jeremiah 34:7 as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah. Numbers 34:2-12 “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, … Judges 1:1-7 After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.” / Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them. … 1 Kings 4:7-19 Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; … Ezekiel 48:1-29 “Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. … Genesis 49:13-21 Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. / Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. … Deuteronomy 33:18-24 Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.” / Concerning Gad he said: “Blessed is he who enlarges the domain of Gad! He lies down like a lion and tears off an arm or a head. … 2 Samuel 24:1-9 Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” / So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” / But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” … Treasury of Scripture And Cabbon, and Lahmam, and Kithlish, Jump to Previous Jump to Next Joshua 15 1. The borders of the lot of Judah13. Caleb's portion and conquest 16. Othniel, for his valour, marries Achsah, Caleb's daughter 18. She obtains a blessing of her father 21. The cities of Judah 63. The Jebusites unconquered Cabbon, Cabbon was a town in the Shephelah, or lowland region, assigned to Judah. Its inclusion among Judah’s cities records the concrete fulfillment of Israel’s settlement in the land promised by God. 1Ch 4:28-31 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual,… Lahmas, Lahmas belonged to the same district of Judah. Though little is known of its later history or location, it formed part of the settled territory that supported Judah’s families and communities. 2Ch 26:6-8 Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines,… Chitlish, Chitlish was another Judean town in the lowlands. Its place in the record reflects the ordered distribution of the land, establishing Judah’s inheritance with defined cities and boundaries. Mic 1:10-15 Do not tell it in Gath; do not weep at all.… Persons / Places / Events 1. CabbonA town in the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. Its exact location is not definitively known today, but it was part of the southern hill country of Judah. 2. Lahmas Another town within the inheritance of Judah. Like Cabbon, its precise location is uncertain, but it was part of the network of towns that formed the southern boundary of Judah's territory. 3. Kitlish A town listed among the cities of Judah. The mention of these towns highlights the detailed record-keeping and the importance of land distribution among the tribes of Israel. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in PromisesThe detailed listing of towns in Judah's inheritance underscores God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs. Believers can trust in God's promises today, knowing He is faithful to His word. Importance of Heritage and Identity The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel highlights the importance of heritage and identity. Christians can reflect on their spiritual heritage and identity in Christ, which provides a sense of belonging and purpose. Attention to Detail in God's Plan The meticulous record of towns and boundaries shows that God cares about the details of His people's lives. Believers are encouraged to trust that God is involved in the details of their own lives. Community and Responsibility The distribution of land required cooperation and responsibility among the tribes. Similarly, Christians are called to live in community, supporting one another and taking responsibility for their roles in the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 15:40?2. How does Joshua 15:40 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's provision from the cities listed in Joshua 15:40? 4. How does Joshua 15:40 connect with God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15? 5. How can we apply the concept of divine inheritance from Joshua 15:40 today? 6. What does the allocation of land in Joshua 15:40 teach about God's order? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 15:40 in the context of the land allotments? 8. How does Joshua 15:40 contribute to understanding the historical geography of ancient Israel? 9. Why are specific cities like Cabbon, Lahmas, and Chitlish mentioned in Joshua 15:40? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15? Joshua 15:40 may look like a simple catalog—Cabbon, Lahmas, Chitlish—but each name spotlights God’s exactness, faithfulness, and care. Cabbon underscores the precision of divine promises, Lahmas shows God’s claim over contested ground, and Chitlish reminds us that no place or person is overlooked. The Lord who kept His word to Judah keeps His word to us, down to the smallest detail. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Cabbon,וְכַבּ֥וֹן (wə·ḵab·bō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3522: Cabbon -- a place in Judah Lahmas, וְלַחְמָ֖ס (wə·laḥ·mās) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3903: Lahmas -- a place in Judah Chitlish, וְכִתְלִֽישׁ׃ (wə·ḵiṯ·lîš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3798: Chitlish -- a city in Judah Additonal Resources Joshua 15:40 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 15:40 Bible Gateway Joshua 15:40 Bible.com Joshua 15:40 NIV |



