Joshua 19:42
New International Version
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

New Living Translation
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

English Standard Version
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

Berean Standard Bible
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

Berean Literal Bible
and Shaalabbin, and Aijalon, and Jethlah,

King James Bible
And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,

New King James Version
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Jethlah,

New American Standard Bible
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, and Ithlah,

NASB 1995
and Shaalabbin and Aijalon and Ithlah,

NASB 1977
and Shaalabbin and Aijalon and Ithlah,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Shaalabbin and Aijalon and Ithlah,

Amplified Bible
and Shaalabbin and Aijalon and Ithlah,

Berean Annotated Bible
Shaalabbin (place of foxes), Aijalon (field of deer), Ithlah (he hangs),

Christian Standard Bible
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

American Standard Version
and Shaalabbin, and Aijalon, and Ithlah,

English Revised Version
and Shaalabbin, and Aijalon, and Ithlah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

Good News Translation
Shaalbim, Aijalon, Ithlah,

International Standard Version
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

NET Bible
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

New Heart English Bible
and Shaalbin, and Aijalon, and Jithlah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Shaalabbim, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

World English Bible
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Shalabbin, and Aijalon, and Jethlah,

Berean Literal Bible
and Shaalabbin, and Aijalon, and Jethlah,

Young's Literal Translation
and Shalabbin, and Aijalon, and Jethlah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Shaalabbin and Ajalon and Jethlah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Selebin and Aialon and Jethela,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Sha-alabbin, and Aijalon, and Ithlah,

New American Bible
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

New Revised Standard Version
Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Shaalabbin, Ajalon, Nethlah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Shelabin and Aylun and Nethla
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Shaalabbin, and Aijalon, and Ithlah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Salamin, and Ammon, and Silatha,

Additional Translations ...



Context
Dan's Inheritance
41The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, 42Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, 43Elon, Timnah, Ekron,…

Cross References
Shaalabbin,

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.

1 Kings 4:9
Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan;
Aijalon,

1 Chronicles 6:69
Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon, together with their pasturelands.

2 Chronicles 11:10
Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.

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.”
Ithlah,

Judges 18:2
So the Danites sent out five men from their clans, men of valor from Zorah and Eshtaol, to spy out the land and explore it. “Go and explore the land,” they told them. The men entered the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah, where they spent the night.

Judges 13:25
And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him at Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.

Judges 1:34
The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain.
1 Chronicles 6:66-70
And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: / They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, / Jokmeam, Beth-horon, …

1 Chronicles 7:28
Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages.

1 Chronicles 8:12
The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages),

1 Chronicles 9:3
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

1 Chronicles 9:35-36
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah. / Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

2 Samuel 5:25
So David did as the LORD had commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.

2 Samuel 23:31
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

1 Kings 9:15
This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.


Treasury of Scripture

And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,

Joshua 19:48
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Judges 1:35
But the Amorites would dwell in mount Heres in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim: yet the hand of the house of Joseph prevailed, so that they became tributaries.

Shallbim

Joshua 10:12
Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.

Joshua 21:24
Aijalon with her suburbs, Gathrimmon with her suburbs; four cities.

1 Samuel 14:31
And they smote the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon: and the people were very faint.

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Shaalabbin,

Shaalabbin, meaning “place of foxes” or “place of jackals,” lay within Dan’s inheritance in the western foothills, where Israel faced persistent pressure from Amorite and Philistine populations. Dan’s difficulty in securing towns such as this reveals that the allotted territory was not always immediately possessed.

Jdg 1:35 And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres…
1Ki 4:9 Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh…

Aijalon,

Aijalon stood in a strategic valley controlling routes between the coastal plain and the hill country. Its position made it important for travel, trade, and military movement, and it remained a contested border town in Israel’s early history.

1Ch 6:69 Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon, together with their pasturelands.
2Ch 11:10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities…
Jos 10:12 On the day that the LORD gave the Amorites over…

Ithlah,

Ithlah was one of the smaller settlements included in Dan’s territory. Though its location is now uncertain, its inclusion confirms the detailed boundaries and towns assigned to Dan as part of Israel’s inheritance in the land.

Jdg 18:2 So the Danites sent out five men from their clans…
Jdg 13:25 And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him…
Jdg 1:34 The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Shaalabbin
A town allocated to the tribe of Dan. Its name means "place of foxes" or "place of paths," indicating a possible strategic location or a place known for its wildlife.

2. Aijalon
Another town within the territory of Dan. Aijalon is historically significant as a site of battles and is mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as the battle where Joshua asked God to make the sun stand still.

3. Ithlah
A lesser-known town in the territory of Dan. Its specific historical significance is not detailed in the Bible, but it contributes to the understanding of the geographical distribution of the tribe of Dan.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Allotment
The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, including Dan, reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives.

Challenges in Possession
The tribe of Dan faced significant challenges in taking possession of their land. This teaches us that while God provides, we must often act in faith and perseverance to claim His promises.

Strategic Importance of Locations
The towns mentioned, especially Aijalon, remind us that God places us in specific locations for His purposes. We should seek to understand and fulfill God's purpose in our current place.

Historical and Spiritual Legacy
The historical events associated with these locations, such as battles and miracles, remind us of the spiritual legacy we inherit and the importance of remembering God's past faithfulness.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 19:42?

2. How does Joshua 19:42 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel?

3. What can we learn about God's provision from the cities listed in Joshua 19:42?

4. How does Joshua 19:42 connect to the broader narrative of Israel's inheritance?

5. How can we apply the concept of divine inheritance in our daily lives?

6. What role does obedience play in receiving God's promises, as seen in Joshua 19:42?

7. What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 19:42 for the tribe of Dan?

8. How does Joshua 19:42 reflect God's promise to the Israelites?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in Joshua 19:42?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19?


Verse 42. - Aijalon, or Ajalon (see Joshua 10:12). One of the Levitical cities.

Joshua 19:42 is more than an ancient address; it showcases God’s exact, literal fulfillment of His promise to Dan.

• Shaalabbin teaches that God’s word is sure even when opposition seems stronger.

• Aijalon shows that the Lord links warfare and worship, giving His people both strategic ground and spiritual calling.

• Ithlah proves that no detail of God’s covenant is forgotten; the smallest places and the quietest servants matter to Him.

In listing these three towns, Scripture invites us to trust every line of God’s promise, contend for the ground He gives, and serve faithfully whether our post is celebrated or hidden.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Shaalabbin,
וְשַֽׁעֲלַבִּ֥ין (wə·ša·‘ă·lab·bîn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8169: Shaalbim -- perhaps '(haunt of) foxes', a city in Dan

Aijalon,
וְאַיָּל֖וֹן (wə·’ay·yā·lō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 357: Aijalon -- 'deer', the name of several cities in Palestine

Ithlah,
וְיִתְלָֽה׃ (wə·yiṯ·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3494: Ithlah -- 'it will hang', a place in Dan


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