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Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Simeon's Inheritance…3Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, 4Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, 5Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah,… Cross References Eltolad Joshua 15:30 Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah, 1 Chronicles 4:29 Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, Bethul 1 Chronicles 4:30 Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, 1 Chronicles 4:31 Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David. Hormah Numbers 14:45 Then the Amalekites and Canaanites who lived in that part of the hill country came down, attacked them, and routed them all the way to Hormah. Deuteronomy 1:44 Then the Amorites who lived in the hills came out against you and chased you like a swarm of bees. They routed you from Seir all the way to Hormah. Judges 1:17 Then the men of Judah went with their brothers the Simeonites, attacked the Canaanites living in Zephath, and devoted the city to destruction. So it was called Hormah. Joshua 15:21-32 These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, … 1 Chronicles 4:28-33 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, … Genesis 49:13 Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. Deuteronomy 33:18-19 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.” Judges 1:31-32 Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. / So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out. 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 48:1-7 “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. … 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, … 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 Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah, Eltolad Joshua 15:30 And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah, Hormah Judges 1:17 And Judah went with Simeon his brother, and they slew the Canaanites that inhabited Zephath, and utterly destroyed it. And the name of the city was called Hormah. Jump to Previous Eltolad Elto'lad HormahJump to Next Eltolad Elto'lad HormahJoshua 19 1. The lot of Simeon10. of Zebulun 17. of Issachar 24. of Asher 32. of Naphtali 40. of Dan 49. The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua Eltolad, Eltolad, meaning “God’s kindred” or “God’s generation,” was one of the towns assigned to Simeon within Judah’s territory in the Negev. Simeon’s inheritance consisted largely of towns inside Judah’s larger allotment, reflecting the tribe’s comparatively small population and its close association with Judah. Jos 15:30 Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah, Bethul, Bethul, also known as Bethuel in some translations, was another Simeonite town in the southern region. Its name means “house of God.” Its precise site is unknown, but it belonged to the network of settlements that supported life in the dry lands of the Negev, where families depended on grazing, wells, and seasonal agriculture. 1Ch 4:30 Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, Hormah, Hormah, meaning “devotion” or “destruction,” had a troubled earlier history. Israel suffered defeat there after acting presumptuously, but later the city was conquered and devoted to destruction under God’s direction. Its inclusion in Simeon’s inheritance marked a place once associated with judgment and victory as part of Israel’s settled possession. Num 14:45 Then the Amalekites and Canaanites came down… Persons / Places / Events 1. EltoladA town allotted to the tribe of Simeon within the territory of Judah. Its name may mean "God's kindred" or "God's generation," reflecting a divine connection or heritage. 2. Bethul Another town within the inheritance of Simeon. The name is similar to "Bethel," meaning "house of God," indicating a place of spiritual significance. 3. Hormah A city with a history of conflict and victory. Originally called Zephath, it was renamed Hormah, meaning "destruction" or "devotion to destruction," after the Israelites defeated the Canaanites there. Teaching Points Obedience to God’s CommandsThe history of Hormah reminds us of the consequences of acting outside of God's will. We must seek His guidance and obey His commands to experience victory in our lives. Significance of Spiritual Heritage The names and locations like Eltolad and Bethul remind us of our spiritual heritage and identity in God. We are called to live as His people, reflecting His character and purposes. Unity and Cooperation The joint efforts of Judah and Simeon in conquering Hormah illustrate the power of unity and cooperation among God's people. We are stronger when we work together in fulfilling God's mission. God’s Faithfulness The allotment of these towns to Simeon is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the tribes of Israel. We can trust in His faithfulness in our own lives. Spiritual Warfare The renaming of Zephath to Hormah signifies the spiritual battles we face. We are called to devote ourselves to God and rely on His strength to overcome challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 19:4?2. How does Joshua 19:4 illustrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel? 3. What can we learn from the allocation of land to tribes in Joshua 19:4? 4. How does Joshua 19:4 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15? 5. How can we apply the concept of divine inheritance from Joshua 19:4 today? 6. Why is understanding tribal boundaries in Joshua 19:4 important for biblical history? 7. What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 19:4 for the tribe of Simeon? 8. How does Joshua 19:4 reflect the historical accuracy of Israel's tribal boundaries? 9. Why are specific cities mentioned in Joshua 19:4, and what do they represent? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19? Joshua 19:4 is more than a checklist; each name marks the faithfulness of God in physical geography. • Eltolad shows scattered Simeon securely planted. • Bethul confirms inheritance promises down to individual dwellings. • Hormah transforms a place of defeat into lasting legacy. Together they affirm that every square mile of promised land, and every believer’s portion today, rests on the unchanging word of the Lord. Hebrew Eltolad,וְאֶלְתּוֹלַ֥ד (wə·’el·tō·w·laḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 513: Eltolad -- 'God is generator', a city in southern Judah Bethul, וּבְת֖וּל (ū·ḇə·ṯūl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1329: Bethul -- a place in Simeon Hormah, וְחָרְמָֽה׃ (wə·ḥā·rə·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2767: Hormah -- 'asylum', a place in Simeon Additonal Resources Joshua 19:4 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 19:4 Bible Gateway Joshua 19:4 Bible.com Joshua 19:4 NIV |



