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Joshua 15:53

Joshua 15:53
And Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Jezreel,.... This Jezreel in the tribe of Judah is different from that which was once a royal seat of some of the kings of Israel, and from whence the famous valley of Jezreel or Esdraelon had its…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Joshua 15:21-63

List of the towns of the tribe of Judah. These are arranged in four divisions, according to the natural features of the district; namely,, those of the Negeb or south country Jos 15:21-32; of “the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Beth-tappuah - The house of the apple or citron tree. Probably a place where these grew in great abundance and perfection.

Aphekah - See the note on Jos 12:18.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Joshua 15:20-63

We have here a list of the several cities that fell within the lot of the tribe of Judah, which are mentioned by name, that they might know their own, and both keep it and keep to it, and might…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Joshua 15:48-60

The Cities in the Mountains

48. And in the mountains This section treats of the Cities in the Mountains or "the Hill Country," (see above, Jos 15:15), and includes five groups.

Shamir Group I.…