Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It went to the northern slope of Ekron, turned toward Shikkeron, passed along to Mount Baalah and reached Jabneel. The boundary ended at the sea. New Living Translation The boundary then proceeded to the slope of the hill north of Ekron, where it turned toward Shikkeron and Mount Baalah. It passed Jabneel and ended at the Mediterranean Sea. English Standard Version The boundary goes out to the shoulder of the hill north of Ekron, then the boundary bends around to Shikkeron and passes along to Mount Baalah and goes out to Jabneel. Then the boundary comes to an end at the sea. Berean Standard Bible Then it went out to the northern slope of Ekron, curved toward Shikkeron, proceeded to Mount Baalah, went on to Jabneel, and ended at the Sea. King James Bible And the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward: and the border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out unto Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea. New King James Version And the border went out to the side of Ekron northward. Then the border went around to Shicron, passed along to Mount Baalah, and extended to Jabneel; and the border ended at the sea. New American Standard Bible Then the border proceeded to the side of Ekron northward. And the border turned to Shikkeron and continued to Mount Baalah and proceeded to Jabneel, and the border ended at the sea. NASB 1995 The border proceeded to the side of Ekron northward. Then the border curved to Shikkeron and continued to Mount Baalah and proceeded to Jabneel, and the border ended at the sea. NASB 1977 And the border proceeded to the side of Ekron northward. Then the border curved to Shikkeron and continued to Mount Baalah and proceeded to Jabneel, and the border ended at the sea. Legacy Standard Bible Then the border went out to the side of Ekron northward. Then the border curved to Shikkeron and passed on to Mount Baalah and went out to Jabneel, and the border ended at the sea. Amplified Bible The border proceeded to the slope [of the hill] of Ekron northward, then curved to Shikkeron and continued to Mount Baalah and proceeded to Jabneel. Then the border ended at the [Mediterranean] sea. Christian Standard Bible Then the border reached to the slope north of Ekron, curved to Shikkeron, proceeded to Mount Baalah, went to Jabneel, and ended at the Mediterranean Sea. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the border reached to the slope north of Ekron, curved to Shikkeron, proceeded to Mount Baalah, went to Jabneel, and ended at the Mediterranean Sea. American Standard Version and the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward; and the border extended to Shikkeron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out at Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea. Contemporary English Version It continued along to the hillside north of Ekron, curved around to Shikkeron, and then went to Mount Baalah. After going to Jabneel, the border finally ended at the Mediterranean Sea, English Revised Version and the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward: and the border was drawn to Shikkeron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out at Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea. GOD'S WORD® Translation From there the border goes on the north side of Ekron and turns to Shikkeron, on to Mount Baalah, and comes out at Jabneel. The border ends at the Mediterranean Sea. Good News Translation The border then went out to the hill north of Ekron, turned toward Shikkeron, past Mount Baalah, and on to Jamnia. It ended at the Mediterranean Sea, International Standard Version The border proceeded north to the edge of Ekron, then curved to Shikkeron and on to Mount Baalah, proceeding then to Jabneel, where the boundary ended at the sea. Majority Standard Bible Then it went out to the northern slope of Ekron, curved toward Shikkeron, proceeded to Mount Baalah, went on to Jabneel, and ended at the Sea. NET Bible It then extended to the slope of Ekron to the north, went toward Shikkeron, crossed to Mount Baalah, extended to Jabneel, and ended at the sea. New Heart English Bible and the border went out to the side of Ekron northward; and the border extended to Shikkeron, and passed along to Mount Baalah, and went out at Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea. Webster's Bible Translation And the border went out to the side of Ekron northward: and the border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out to Jabneel; and the terminations of the border were at the sea. World English Bible and the border went out to the side of Ekron northward; and the border extended to Shikkeron, and passed along to Mount Baalah, and went out at Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the border has gone out to the side of Ekron northward, and the border has been marked out [to] Shicron, and has passed over to Mount Ba‘alah, and gone out [to] Jabneel; and the outgoings of the border have been at the sea. Young's Literal Translation and the border hath gone out unto the side of Ekron northward, and the border hath been marked out to Shicron, and hath passed over to mount Baalah, and gone out to Jabneel; and the outgoings of the border have been at the sea. Smith's Literal Translation And the bound went forth to the shoulder of Ekron north: and the bound extended to Shicron, and passed over to mount Baalah and went forth to Jabneel; and the goings out of the bound were to the sea. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it reacheth northward to a part of Accaron at the side: and bendeth to Sechrona, and passeth mount Baala: and cometh into Jebneel, and is bounded westward with the great sea. Catholic Public Domain Version And it continues on, toward the north, to a region beside Ekron. And it inclines toward Shikkeron, and it crosses to mount Baalah. And it extends into Jabneel, and the last part closes at the west with the great sea. New American Bible It then extended along the northern flank of Ekron, continued through Shikkeron, and across to Mount Baalah, from there to include Jabneel, before it came out at the sea. New Revised Standard Version the boundary goes out to the slope of the hill north of Ekron, then the boundary bends around to Shikkeron, and passes along to Mount Baalah, and goes out to Jabneel; then the boundary comes to an end at the sea. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the border went out to the side of Ekron northward; and the border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out to Jahbael; and the limits of the border were at the Great Sea. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the border went out to the side of Aqroon from the North and faced the border toward Shekrun and it passed to the Mountain of Baala and it went out to Yahbayel and the limits of the borders were on the west OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward; and the border was drawn to Shikkeron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out at Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the border terminates behind Accaron northward, and the borders will terminate at Socchoth, and the borders will go on to the south, and will terminate at Lebna, and the issue of the borders will be at the sea; and their borders shall be toward the sea, the great sea shall be the boundary. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judah's Inheritance…10The 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. 11Then it went out to the northern slope of Ekron, curved toward Shikkeron, proceeded to Mount Baalah, went on to Jabneel, and ended at the Sea. 12And the western border was the coastline of the Great Sea. These are the boundaries around the clans of the descendants of Judah.… Cross References Joshua 19:29 The border then turned back toward Ramah as far as the fortified city of Tyre, turned toward Hosah, and came out at the Sea in the region of Achzib, Joshua 19:33 Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. Judges 1:31 Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. 1 Kings 9:13 “What are these towns you have given me, my brother?” asked Hiram, and he called them the Land of Cabul, as they are called to this day. 1 Chronicles 6:76 And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands. Ezekiel 48:1-2 “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. Numbers 34:6-7 Your western border will be the coastline of the Great Sea; this will be your boundary on the west. / Your northern border will run from the Great Sea directly to Mount Hor, Deuteronomy 3:17 The Jordan River in the Arabah bordered it from Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) with the slopes of Pisgah to the east. 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 Kings 4:11 Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife); Isaiah 9:1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: Matthew 4:13-15 Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— Mark 7:31 Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. Luke 4:14-15 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone. John 6:1 After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias). Treasury of Scripture And the border went out to the side of Ekron northward: and the border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out to Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea. Ekron Joshua 15:45 Ekron, with her towns and her villages: Joshua 19:43 And Elon, and Thimnathah, and Ekron, 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. mount Baalah Joshua 19:44 And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath, Jump to Previous Baalah Ba'alah Bends Border Boundary Continued Curved Drawn Ekron End Ended Ending Extended Hill Jabneel Line Marked Mount North Northern Northward Northwards Passed Proceeded Round Sea Shoulder Side Slope TurnedJump to Next Baalah Ba'alah Bends Border Boundary Continued Curved Drawn Ekron End Ended Ending Extended Hill Jabneel Line Marked Mount North Northern Northward Northwards Passed Proceeded Round Sea Shoulder Side Slope TurnedJoshua 15 1. The borders of the lot of Judah13. Caleb's portion and conquest 16. Othniel, for his valour, marries Achsah, Caleb's daughter 18. She obtains a blessing of her father 21. The cities of Judah 63. The Jebusites unconquered Then it went out to the northern slope of Ekron Ekron was one of the five major Philistine cities, located in the southwestern part of Canaan. It was a significant city during the time of the Judges and the early monarchy of Israel. The mention of Ekron here indicates the northern boundary of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. Ekron's association with the Philistines highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Philistines, which is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Judges and Samuel. Curved toward Shikkeron Proceeded to Mount Baalah Went on to Jabneel And ended at the Sea Persons / Places / Events 1. EkronOne of the five major Philistine cities, located in the northern part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. It was a significant city in the Philistine pentapolis and often mentioned in the context of Israel's battles with the Philistines. 2. Shikkeron A location mentioned in the delineation of the tribal boundaries of Judah. Its exact location is not well-known today, but it was part of the border description. 3. Mount Baalah A mountain that served as a landmark in the boundary description of Judah's territory. It is also referred to as Baalah in other parts of the Bible. 4. Jabneel A town on the border of Judah's territory, which later became known as Yavne. It was an important site in Jewish history, especially after the destruction of the Second Temple. 5. The Sea Refers to the Mediterranean Sea, which formed the western boundary of the tribe of Judah's territory. Teaching Points Understanding God's PromisesThe detailed description of the land boundaries in Joshua 15:11 reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites. It reminds us that God is precise and faithful in His promises to us. The Importance of Boundaries Just as the physical boundaries were important for the tribes of Israel, setting spiritual and moral boundaries in our lives is crucial for maintaining our relationship with God. Historical Context and Spiritual Lessons Studying the historical context of these places helps us understand the spiritual battles and victories of God's people, encouraging us to trust in God's guidance in our own spiritual journeys. God's Sovereignty Over Nations The inclusion of Philistine cities like Ekron in the boundary descriptions shows God's sovereignty over all nations and His ultimate plan for His people.(11) Ekron is Akir (on sheet 16). Here we are in the Shephelah, or plain of the sea-coast. Jabneel is Yebnah, west of Ekron, nearer the sea. Verse 11. - Ekron. This important Philistine city (see Joshua 13:3) lay close to the northern border of Judah. As a matter of fact, however, the tribe of Judah never succeeded in permanently occupying this territory, which only fell under their yoke during the reigns of David and Solomon. The cities of the Philistines were, it is true, most of them captured (Judges 1:18), but we soon find the Philistines once more in possession of them (see 1 Samuel 5:8-10). Northward. The border turned sharply northward until past Ekron, when it once more turned westward until it reached the sea.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then [it]הַגְּב֜וּל (hag·gə·ḇūl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed went out וְיָצָ֨א (wə·yā·ṣā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the northern צָפוֹנָה֒ (ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter slope כֶּ֣תֶף (ke·ṯep̄) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3802: The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything of Ekron, עֶקְרוֹן֮ (‘eq·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6138: Ekron -- a Philistine city curved וְתָאַ֤ר (wə·ṯā·’ar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8388: Taanath-shiloh -- probably to incline toward Shikkeron, שִׁכְּר֔וֹנָה (šik·kə·rō·w·nāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7942: Shikkeron -- a city on Northwest border of Judah proceeded וְעָבַ֥ר (wə·‘ā·ḇar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on to Mount הַר־ (har-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country Baalah, הַֽבַּעֲלָ֖ה (hab·ba·‘ă·lāh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1173: Baalah -- the name of several places in Israel went on וְיָצָ֣א (wə·yā·ṣā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to Jabneel, יַבְנְאֵ֑ל (yaḇ·nə·’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2995: Jabneel -- 'El causes to build', two cities in Israel and ended וְהָי֛וּ (wə·hā·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be at the Sea. יָֽמָּה׃ (yām·māh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin Links Joshua 15:11 NIVJoshua 15:11 NLT Joshua 15:11 ESV Joshua 15:11 NASB Joshua 15:11 KJV Joshua 15:11 BibleApps.com Joshua 15:11 Biblia Paralela Joshua 15:11 Chinese Bible Joshua 15:11 French Bible Joshua 15:11 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 15:11 And the border went out to (Josh. 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