Joshua 19:44
New International Version
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

New Living Translation
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

English Standard Version
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

Berean Standard Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

Berean Literal Bible
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

King James Bible
And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

New King James Version
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

New American Standard Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, and Baalath,

NASB 1995
and Eltekeh and Gibbethon and Baalath,

NASB 1977
and Eltekeh and Gibbethon and Baalath,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Eltekeh and Gibbethon and Baalath,

Amplified Bible
and Eltekeh and Gibbethon and Baalath,

Berean Annotated Bible
Eltekeh (let God spew you out), Gibbethon (mound), Baalath (mistress),

Christian Standard Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

American Standard Version
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

English Revised Version
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

Good News Translation
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

International Standard Version
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

NET Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

New Heart English Bible
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

World English Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Ba‘alath,

Berean Literal Bible
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

Young's Literal Translation
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

Smith's Literal Translation
Eltekah and Gibbethon and Baalath,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Elthece, Gebbethon and Balaath,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Eltekeh, Gibbethon and Baalath,

New American Bible
Eltekoh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

New Revised Standard Version
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Elkath, Gibbethon, Baalath,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Elqath and Gebthuun and Balath
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Alcatha, and Begethon, and Gebeelan,

Additional Translations ...



Context
Dan's Inheritance
43Elon, Timnah, Ekron, 44Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath, 45Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon,…

Cross References
Eltekeh,

Joshua 21:23
From the tribe of Dan they were given Elteke, Gibbethon,

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

1 Kings 15:27
Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city.

1 Kings 16:15
In the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri reigned in Tirzah for seven days. Now the troops were encamped against Gibbethon of the Philistines,

1 Kings 16:17
Then Omri and all the Israelites marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.
Baalath,

1 Kings 9:18
Baalath, and Tamar in the Wilderness of Judah,

2 Chronicles 8:6
as well as Baalath, all the store cities that belonged to Solomon, and all the cities for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion.
Joshua 19:40-43
The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan: / The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, / Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, …

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 Chronicles 7:28-29
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. / And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

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; …

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.

1 Samuel 9:4
So Saul passed through the hill country of Ephraim and then through the land of Shalishah, but they did not find the donkeys. He and the servant went through the region of Shaalim, but they were not there. Then they went through the land of Benjamin, and still they did not find them.

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.

1 Chronicles 12:31-32
From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king. / From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.


Treasury of Scripture

And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

Gibbethon

Joshua 21:23
And out of the tribe of Dan, Eltekeh with her suburbs, Gibbethon with her suburbs,

1 Kings 15:27
And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.

1 Kings 16:15
In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.

Baalath

1 Kings 9:18
And Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness, in the land,

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24. of Asher
32. of Naphtali
40. of Dan
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Eltekeh,

Eltekeh, meaning “God is my fear,” stood within Dan’s allotted territory and was later assigned to the Kohathite Levites as a Levitical city. Its place among the lowland towns reflects Dan’s position along the contested western approaches of Israel.

Jos 21:23 From the tribe of Dan they were given Elteke, Gibbethon,
1Ch 6:69 Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon, together with their pasturelands.

Gibbethon,

Gibbethon, meaning “mound” or “height,” became a recurring battlefield in Israel’s conflict with the Philistines. During a siege there, Baasha assassinated Nadab, ending Jeroboam’s dynasty and taking the throne of Israel.

1Ki 15:27 Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar…
1Ki 16:15 In the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah,…
1Ki 16:17 Then Omri and all the Israelites marched up from Gibbethon…

Baalath,

Baalath, meaning “mistress” or “lady,” was one of Dan’s towns and later numbered among the cities strengthened by Solomon. Its fortification served the security and administration of the kingdom in the western region.

1Ki 9:18 Baalath, and Tamar in the Wilderness of Judah,
2Ch 8:6 as well as Baalath, all the store cities…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Eltekeh
A town allocated to the tribe of Dan. Its name means "God is my fear" or "God is my reverence," reflecting a spiritual significance in its naming.

2. Gibbethon
Another town given to the tribe of Dan. It later becomes significant in the history of Israel as a site of conflict between the northern kingdom of Israel and the Philistines.

3. Baalath
A town also within the territory of Dan. The name suggests a connection to "Baal," a Canaanite deity, indicating the cultural and religious challenges faced by the Israelites in maintaining their distinct identity.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Inheritance
The allocation of towns to the tribe of Dan reminds us of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Just as the Israelites received their inheritance, believers today are assured of their spiritual inheritance in Christ.

Cultural Challenges
The presence of towns like Baalath, with names linked to pagan deities, underscores the challenge of maintaining faithfulness to God amidst a culture that often opposes His ways. Believers are called to be in the world but not of it.

Strategic Locations
The mention of towns like Gibbethon highlights the strategic importance of certain locations. In our spiritual lives, we must recognize and fortify areas that are vulnerable to attack.

Community and Worship
Eltekeh's designation as a Levitical city emphasizes the role of community and worship in sustaining faith. Regular fellowship and worship are vital for spiritual growth.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 19:44?

2. What does Joshua 19:44 reveal about God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises?

3. How does the allocation of land in Joshua 19:44 demonstrate God's sovereignty?

4. Connect Joshua 19:44 with other scriptures about God's provision for His people.

5. How can we trust God's plan for our lives, as seen in Joshua 19:44?

6. What lessons from Joshua 19:44 can we apply to our community involvement today?

7. What is the significance of Joshua 19:44 in the context of Israel's tribal inheritance?

8. How does Joshua 19:44 reflect God's promise to the Israelites?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in Joshua 19:44?

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


Verse 44. - Gibbethon. A Levitical city, as was also Eltekeh (see Joshua 21:23). It was the same city as that mentioned as "belonging to the Philistines" in 1 Kings 15:27; 1 Kings 16:15, 17.

Joshua 19:44 is more than an old catalog; it testifies that God literally gave Dan specific towns—Eltekeh for worship, Gibbethon for warfare against compromise, Baalath for strategic stewardship. Each name underscores that the Lord’s promises are concrete, His expectations total, and His redemptive plans reach even into territories once marked by idolatry.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Eltekeh,
וְאֶלְתְּקֵ֥ה (wə·’el·tə·qêh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 514: Elteke -- a city in Palestine

Gibbethon,
וְגִבְּת֖וֹן (wə·ḡib·bə·ṯō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1405: Gibbethon -- 'mound', a city in Dan

Baalath,
וּבַעֲלָֽת׃ (ū·ḇa·‘ă·lāṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1191: Baalath -- a city in Dan


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