Joshua 15:28
New International Version
Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,

New Living Translation
Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,

English Standard Version
Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,

Berean Standard Bible
Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,

King James Bible
And Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah,

New King James Version
Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Bizjothjah,

New American Standard Bible
Hazar-shual, Beersheba, and Biziothiah,

NASB 1995
and Hazar-shual and Beersheba and Biziothiah,

NASB 1977
and Hazar-shual and Beersheba and Biziothiah,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Hazar-shual and Beersheba and Biziothiah,

Amplified Bible
and Hazar-shual and Beersheba and Biziothiah,

Christian Standard Bible
Hazar-shual, Beer-sheba, Biziothiah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hazar-shual, Beer-sheba, Biziothiah,

American Standard Version
and Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Biziothiah,

English Revised Version
and Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Biziothiah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,

Good News Translation
Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,

International Standard Version
Hazar-shual, Beer-sheba, Biziothiah,

Majority Standard Bible
Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,

NET Bible
Hazar Shual, Beer Sheba, Biziothiah,

New Heart English Bible
and Hazar Shual, and Beersheba and its villages,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Bizjothjah,

World English Bible
Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Hazar-Shual, and Beer-Sheba, and Bizjothjah,

Young's Literal Translation
and Hazar-Shual, and Beer-Sheba, and Bizjothjah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hazor-Shual and the Well of the Oath, and Bizjothjah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Hasersual and Bersabee and Baziothia,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Hazar-shual and Beersheba and Biziothiah,

New American Bible
Hazar-shual, Beer-sheba, and Biziothiah;

New Revised Standard Version
Hazar-shual, Beer-sheba, Biziothiah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Darath-taaley, Beer-sheba, Beer-jothanah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And DarathTaleh and Birsheba and Biryuthia
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Biziothiah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Cholaseola, and Beersabee; and their villages, and their hamlets,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cities of Judah
27Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet, 28 Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah, 29Baalah, Iim, Ezem,…

Cross References
Genesis 13:12
Abram lived in the land of Canaan, but Lot settled in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent toward Sodom.

Genesis 19:29
So when God destroyed the cities of the plain, He remembered Abraham, and He brought Lot out of the catastrophe that destroyed the cities where he had lived.

Numbers 34:3-5
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, / where it will turn from Azmon, join the Brook of Egypt, and end at the Sea.

Deuteronomy 34:3
the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.

1 Samuel 27:6
That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.

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 4:24
For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.

2 Kings 3:16-20
and he said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Dig this valley full of ditches.’ / For the LORD says, ‘You will not see wind or rain, but the valley will be filled with water, and you will drink—you and your cattle and your animals.’ / This is a simple matter in the sight of the LORD, and He will also deliver the Moabites into your hand. ...

1 Chronicles 4:28
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual,

Nehemiah 11:25-30
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

Isaiah 15:1
This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night!

Jeremiah 48:1-5
Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you. / A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’ ...

Ezekiel 25:9
therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land.

Matthew 2:1
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,

Matthew 4:25
Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.


Treasury of Scripture

And Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah,

Hazar-shual

Joshua 19:3
And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem,

1 Chronicles 4:28
And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual,

Beer-sheba

Joshua 19:2
And they had in their inheritance Beersheba, or Sheba, and Moladah,

Genesis 21:14,31-33
And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba…

Genesis 26:33
And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beersheba unto this day.

Bizjoth

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Joshua 15
1. The borders of the lot of Judah
13. 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














Hazar-shual
The name "Hazar-shual" can be translated as "village of the fox." In the Hebrew context, "Hazar" means "village" or "settlement," and "shual" means "fox." This location is significant as it represents one of the southernmost towns allotted to the tribe of Judah. The mention of a "fox" could symbolize cunning or desolation, as foxes were often seen as creatures of the wilderness. Historically, this area would have been a frontier settlement, marking the boundary of the Promised Land. It serves as a reminder of God's promise to give the Israelites a land of their own, even to its farthest reaches.

Beersheba
"Beersheba" is a name that holds deep historical and spiritual significance. It is often translated as "well of the oath" or "well of seven," referring to the covenant made between Abraham and Abimelech in Genesis 21:31. Beersheba became a central location in the patriarchal narratives, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the establishment of His promises. Archaeologically, Beersheba has been identified with a well-preserved ancient city, providing evidence of its importance in biblical times. It represents a place of covenant and divine encounter, reminding believers of the enduring nature of God's promises.

Biziothiah
The name "Biziothiah" is less well-known and its meaning is not entirely clear, though it may be related to the Hebrew root "batzah," meaning "to cut off" or "to separate." This could imply a place of division or distinction. As part of the inheritance of Judah, Biziothiah would have been a part of the territorial identity of the tribe. The inclusion of such towns in the biblical record underscores the comprehensive nature of God's provision for His people, ensuring that every part of the land was accounted for and given purpose. It serves as a reminder that in God's kingdom, every place and person has significance and a role to play in His divine plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hazar-shual,
שׁוּעָ֛ל (šū·‘āl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2705: Hazar-shual -- 'village of the fox', a place in southern Judah

Beersheba,
שֶׁ֖בַע (še·ḇa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 884: Beersheba -- 'well of seven', a place in the Negev

Biziothiah,
וּבִזְיוֹתְיָֽה׃ (ū·ḇiz·yō·wṯ·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 964: Biziothiah -- 'contempts of the LORD', a place near Beersheba


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