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Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Dan's Inheritance…42Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, 43Elon, Timnah, Ekron, 44Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,… Cross References Elon, 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. Joshua 21:24 Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. Timnah, Judges 14:1 One day Samson went down to Timnah, where he saw a young Philistine woman. Joshua 15:10 The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah. 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. Ekron, 1 Samuel 5:10-11 So they sent the ark of God to Ekron, but as it arrived, the Ekronites cried out, “They have brought us the ark of the God of Israel in order to kill us and our people!” / Then the Ekronites called together all the rulers of the Philistines and said, “Send away the ark of the God of Israel. It must return to its place, so that it will not kill us and our people!” For a deadly confusion had pervaded the city; the hand of God was very heavy upon it. 2 Kings 1:2-3 Now Ahaziah had fallen through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and injured himself. So he sent messengers and instructed them: “Go inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I will recover from this injury.” / But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, “Go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are on your way to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?’ Zephaniah 2:4 For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon left in ruins. Ashdod will be driven out at noon, and Ekron will be uprooted. Judges 1:34-36 The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain. / 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. / And the border of the Amorites extended from the Ascent of Akrabbim to Sela and beyond. 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 Kings 4:9-10 Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; / Ben-hesed in Arubboth (Socoh and all the land of Hepher belonged to him); 1 Samuel 7:14 The cities from Ekron to Gath, which the Philistines had taken, were restored to Israel, who also delivered the surrounding territory from the hand of the Philistines. And there was peace between the Israelites and the Amorites. 2 Samuel 24:7 They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba. 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, … Deuteronomy 3:12-17 So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. … Treasury of Scripture And Elon, and Thimnathah, and Ekron, Thimnathah Genesis 38:12 And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite. Judges 14:1,2 And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines… Timnath Joshua 15:45 Ekron, with her towns and her villages: 1 Samuel 5:10 Therefore they sent the ark of God to Ekron. And it came to pass, as the ark of God came to Ekron, that the Ekronites cried out, saying, They have brought about the ark of the God of Israel to us, to slay us and our people. Amos 1:8 And I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and I will turn mine hand against Ekron: and the remnant of the Philistines shall perish, saith the Lord GOD. Jump to Previous Ekron Elon TimnahJump to Next Ekron Elon TimnahJoshua 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 Elon, Elon, meaning “oak” or “terebinth,” was a town in Dan’s original inheritance in the Shephelah, though its precise location remains uncertain. Jdg 1:35 And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres… Timnah, Timnah, near Philistine territory, was associated with Judah and Tamar and later with Samson’s marriage to a Philistine woman. Its location reflected the close contact and frequent tension between Dan and the Philistine cities. Jdg 14:1 One day Samson went down to Timnah, where he saw… Ekron, Ekron, one of the principal Philistine cities, lay within the territory assigned to Dan but remained under Philistine control. The captured ark was brought there before God’s judgment compelled the Philistines to return it to Israel. 1Sa 5:10-11 So they sent the ark of God to Ekron, but as it arrived,… Persons / Places / Events 1. ElonElon is one of the towns allotted to the tribe of Dan. The name "Elon" in Hebrew can mean "oak" or "terebinth," which are symbols of strength and endurance in biblical literature. 2. Timnah Timnah is another town in the territory of Dan. It is historically significant as a place associated with Samson, one of the judges of Israel, who sought a Philistine wife there. 3. Ekron Ekron is a Philistine city that was included in the territory of Dan. It is one of the five major Philistine cities and is often mentioned in the context of Israel's conflicts with the Philistines. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in AllotmentGod's distribution of the land to the tribes of Israel, including Dan, demonstrates His faithfulness to His promises. Despite the challenges, God provides for His people. Spiritual Vigilance The inclusion of Philistine cities like Ekron in Dan's territory reminds us of the need for spiritual vigilance. Believers must be aware of the influences and challenges that can arise from living in proximity to opposing worldviews. Strength in God The name "Elon" symbolizes strength. Believers are encouraged to find their strength in God, much like the oak tree, which stands firm and resilient. Cultural Engagement Timnah's account with Samson shows the complexities of cultural engagement. Christians are called to engage with the world without compromising their values, seeking to be in the world but not of it. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 19:43?2. How does Joshua 19:43 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's provision from Joshua 19:43? 4. How does Joshua 19:43 connect to the broader narrative of Israel's inheritance? 5. How can we apply the lessons of Joshua 19:43 in our daily lives? 6. What does Joshua 19:43 teach about trusting God's timing and plans? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 19:43 in the division of the Promised Land? 8. How does Joshua 19:43 reflect God's faithfulness to Israel? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in Joshua 19:43? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19? Verse 43. - Ekron (see Joshua 13:3). Joshua 19:43 records Elon, Timnah, and Ekron as real towns allotted to Dan, underscoring God’s meticulous faithfulness. Each locale teaches a distinct lesson: Elon stresses the certainty of God’s promises, Timnah warns against cultural compromise, and Ekron illustrates the cost of relinquishing ground to the enemy. Together they call today’s believers to trust God’s promises, pursue obedient holiness, and stand firm in the spiritual inheritance Christ has secured. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Elon,וְאֵיל֥וֹן (wə·’ê·lō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 356: Elon -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also a Hittite, also a city in Dan Timnah, וְתִמְנָ֖תָה (wə·ṯim·nā·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8553: Timnah -- 'territory', two cities in Judah Ekron, וְעֶקְרֽוֹן׃ (wə·‘eq·rō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6138: Ekron -- a Philistine city Additonal Resources Joshua 19:43 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 19:43 Bible Gateway Joshua 19:43 Bible.com Joshua 19:43 NIV |



