New International Version Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah and Makkedah—sixteen towns and their villages. New Living Translation Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen towns with their surrounding villages. English Standard Version Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah: sixteen cities with their villages. Berean Standard Bible Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, along with their villages. Berean Literal Bible and Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, and their villages. King James Bible And Gederoth, Bethdagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages: New King James Version Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah: sixteen cities with their villages; New American Standard Bible Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. NASB 1995 and Gederoth, Beth-dagon and Naamah and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. NASB 1977 and Gederoth, Beth-dagon and Naamah and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. Legacy Standard Bible and Gederoth, Beth-dagon and Naamah and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. Amplified Bible and Gederoth, Beth-dagon and Naamah and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. Berean Annotated Bible Gederoth (walls), Beth-dagon (house of Dagon), Naamah (loveliness), and Makkedah (place of shepherds)—sixteen cities, along with their villages. Christian Standard Bible Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, with their settlements; Holman Christian Standard Bible Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—16 cities, with their villages; American Standard Version and Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. English Revised Version and Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. GOD'S WORD® Translation Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah. Good News Translation Gederoth, Bethdagon, Naamah, and Makkedah: sixteen cities, along with the towns around them. International Standard Version Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah, for a total of sixteen cities and villages. NET Bible Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah--a total of sixteen cities and their towns. New Heart English Bible and Gederoth, and Beth Dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. Webster's Bible Translation And Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, along with their villages. World English Bible Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Gederoth, Beth-Dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities and their villages. Berean Literal Bible and Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, and their villages. Young's Literal Translation and Gederoth, Beth-Dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities and their villages. Smith's Literal Translation And Gederoth, the House of Dagon, and Naamath and Makedah; sixteen cities and their enclosures: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Gideroth and Bethdagon and Naama and Maceda: sixteen cities, and their villages. Catholic Public Domain Version and Gederoth and Bethdagon, and Naamah and Makkedah: sixteen cities, and their villages. New American Bible Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities and their villages. New Revised Standard Version Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah: sixteen towns with their villages. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, Nakdah; sixteen cities with their villages; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Edruth and Bayth Dagun and Nama and Naqda, sixteen cities and their fields OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. Brenton Septuagint Translation and Geddor, and Bagadiel, and Noman, and Machedan: sixteen cities, and their villages; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Cities of Judah…40Cabbon, Lahmas, Chitlish, 41Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah— sixteen cities, along with their villages. 42Libnah, Ether, Ashan,… Cross References Gederoth, 2 Chronicles 28:18 The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages. 2 Chronicles 26:6 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. 2 Chronicles 28:19 For the LORD humbled Judah because Ahaz king of Israel had thrown off restraint in Judah and had been most unfaithful to the LORD. Beth-dagon, Joshua 19:27 then turned eastward toward Beth-dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah-el, and went north to Beth-emek and Neiel, passing Cabul on the left. 1 Samuel 5:2-7 carried it into the temple of Dagon, and set it beside his statue. / When the people of Ashdod got up early the next morning, there was Dagon, fallen on his face before the ark of the LORD. So they took Dagon and returned him to his place. / But when they got up early the next morning, there was Dagon, fallen on his face before the ark of the LORD, with his head and his hands broken off and lying on the threshold. Only the torso remained. … 1 Chronicles 10:10 They put his armor in the temple of their gods and hung his head in the temple of Dagon. Naamah, 1 Kings 14:21 Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 1 Kings 14:31 And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 12:13 Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. and Makkedah— Joshua 10:28 On that day Joshua captured Makkedah and put it to the sword, along with its king. He devoted to destruction everyone in the city, leaving no survivors. So he did to the king of Makkedah as he had done to the king of Jericho. Joshua 12:16 the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one; Joshua 10:16-17 Now the five kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah. / And Joshua was informed: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.” sixteen cities, along with their villages. Joshua 19:22 The border reached Tabor, Shahazumah, and Beth-shemesh, and ended at the Jordan. There were sixteen cities, along with their villages. Joshua 19:6 Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities, along with their villages. Joshua 19:15 It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages. Joshua 10:3-5 Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, / “Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.” / So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. Treasury of Scripture And Gederoth, Bethdagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages: Makkedah Joshua 10:21,28 And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel… Joshua 12:16 The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one; Jump to Previous Beth Bethdagon Beth-Dagon Cities Dagon Hamlets Makkedah Makke'dah Naamah Na'amah Places Sixteen Towns Unwalled VillagesJump to Next Beth Bethdagon Beth-Dagon Cities Dagon Hamlets Makkedah Makke'dah Naamah Na'amah Places Sixteen Towns Unwalled VillagesJoshua 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 Gederoth, A town in Judah’s lowland region; its name means “walls” or “enclosures.” It was later taken by the Philistines during Ahaz’s reign. 2Ch 28:18 The Philistines had also raided the cities… Beth-dagon, Its name reflects the presence of Canaanite religious influence within the territory assigned to Judah. Jos 19:27 then turned eastward toward Beth-dagon, touched Zebulun… Naamah, One of the smaller towns included in Judah’s inheritance; Naamah means “pleasant” or “beautiful,” preserving the record of the tribe’s complete allotment. 1Ki 14:21 Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah.… and Makkedah— Here Joshua defeated the five Amorite kings who had fled to a cave after their armies were routed. Jos 10:28 On that day Joshua captured Makkedah and put it to the sword… sixteen cities, along with their villages. These towns and their surrounding settlements formed part of Judah’s settled territory in the Shephelah. Jos 19:22 The border reached Tabor, Shahazumah, and Beth-shemesh… Persons / Places / Events 1. GederothA town in the territory of Judah, mentioned in the context of the allotment of land to the tribe. Its name means "walls" or "enclosures," indicating a fortified place. 2. Beth-dagon A town named after the Philistine god Dagon, indicating the cultural and religious influences in the region. It highlights the presence of pagan worship in the land that Israel was to conquer and purify. 3. Naamah A town in the lowlands of Judah. The name means "pleasant" or "beautiful," suggesting a desirable location. 4. Makkedah Known for the cave where the five Amorite kings hid and were later executed by Joshua (Joshua 10). It signifies a place of victory and divine intervention. 5. Sixteen Cities The verse mentions a total of sixteen cities, emphasizing the extent of the land allotted to Judah and the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe detailed listing of cities in Joshua 15:41 is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives. Cultural and Spiritual Challenges The presence of places like Beth-dagon reminds us of the cultural and spiritual challenges the Israelites faced. Christians today must be vigilant against cultural influences that contradict biblical values. Victory through Obedience Makkedah serves as a reminder that victory comes through obedience to God's commands. Believers are called to trust and obey God, even when facing formidable challenges. Inheritance and Stewardship The allocation of land to Judah underscores the concept of inheritance and stewardship. Christians are called to be good stewards of the spiritual and material blessings God has entrusted to them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 15:41?2. How does Joshua 15:41 illustrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel? 3. What can we learn from the cities listed in Joshua 15:41 about God's provision? 4. How does Joshua 15:41 connect to the broader narrative of Israel's inheritance? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Joshua 15:41 to our spiritual journey today? 6. What does the allocation of land in Joshua 15:41 teach about God's orderliness? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 15:41 in the context of Israel's tribal boundaries? 8. How does Joshua 15:41 contribute to understanding the historical geography of ancient Judah? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in Joshua 15:41? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15? (41) Of the sixteen towns in Joshua 15:37-41, Conder identifies seven.Joshua 15:41 is more than a geographical footnote. Each town—Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—testifies that God keeps His word, transforms former battlefields into homes, and assigns territory with care down to the tiniest village. The verse invites us to rest in that same faithfulness today, confident that every promise in Christ is just as certain and concrete. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Gederoth,וּגְדֵר֕וֹת (ū·ḡə·ḏê·rō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1450: Gederoth -- 'walls', a place in Judah Beth-dagon, דָּג֥וֹן (dā·ḡō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1016: Beth-dagon -- 'house of Dagon', two places in Palestine Naamah, וְנַעֲמָ֖ה (wə·na·‘ă·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5279: Naamah -- a sister of Tubal-cain, also an Ammonitess and Makkedah— וּמַקֵּדָ֑ה (ū·maq·qê·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4719: Makkedah -- a place in Judah sixteen שֵׁשׁ־ (šêš-) Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) cities, עָרִ֥ים (‘ā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement along with their villages. וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet Additonal Resources Joshua 15:41 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 15:41 Bible Gateway Joshua 15:41 Bible.com Joshua 15:41 NIV |
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