Joshua 15:36
New International Version
Shaaraim, Adithaim and Gederah (or Gederothaim) —fourteen towns and their villages.

New Living Translation
Shaaraim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim—fourteen towns with their surrounding villages.

English Standard Version
Shaaraim, Adithaim, Gederah, Gederothaim: fourteen cities with their villages.

Berean Standard Bible
Shaaraim, Adithaim, and Gederah (or Gederothaim)—fourteen cities, along with their villages.

King James Bible
And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages:

New King James Version
Sharaim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim: fourteen cities with their villages;

New American Standard Bible
Shaaraim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages.

NASB 1995
and Shaaraim and Adithaim and Gederah and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages.

NASB 1977
and Shaaraim and Adithaim and Gederah and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Shaaraim and Adithaim and Gederah and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages.

Amplified Bible
and Shaaraim and Adithaim and Gederah and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages.

Christian Standard Bible
Shaaraim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim—fourteen cities, with their settlements;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shaaraim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim—14 cities, with their villages;

American Standard Version
and Shaaraim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages.

English Revised Version
and Shaaraim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shaaraim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim.

Good News Translation
Shaaraim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim: fourteen cities, along with the towns around them.

International Standard Version
Shaaraim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim, for a total of fourteen cities and villages.

Majority Standard Bible
Shaaraim, Adithaim, and Gederah (or Gederothaim)—fourteen cities, along with their villages.

NET Bible
Shaaraim, Adithaim, and Gederah (or Gederothaim)--a total of fourteen cities and their towns.

New Heart English Bible
and Shaaraim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and its sheepfolds; fourteen cities with their villages.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages:

World English Bible
Shaaraim, Adithaim and Gederah (or Gederothaim); fourteen cities with their villages.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities and their villages.

Young's Literal Translation
and Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities and their villages.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities and their enclosures:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Saraim and Adithaim and Gedera and Gederothaim: fourteen cities, and their villages.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Shaaraim and Adithaim, and Gederah and Gederothaim: fourteen cities, and their villages.

New American Bible
Shaaraim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities and their villages.

New Revised Standard Version
Shaaraim, Adithaim, Gederah, Gederothaim: fourteen towns with their villages.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Shatin, Azilthaim, Gathar, Geth-ronin; fifteen cities with their villages;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Shathin and Azyathim and Gathar and Gethrunin, fifteen cities and their fields
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Shaaraim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, with Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Sacarim and Gadera, and its villages; fourteen cities, and their villages;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cities of Judah
35Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, 36Shaaraim, Adithaim, and Gederah (or Gederothaim)— fourteen cities, along with their villages. 37Zenan, Hadashah, Migdal-gad,…

Cross References
Joshua 10:5
So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it.

Joshua 10:10-11
And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. / As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites.

Joshua 12:10
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

1 Samuel 17:1
Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim.

2 Samuel 5:18-25
Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” / So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim. ...

1 Chronicles 11:15-19
Three of the thirty chief men went down to David, to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. / At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem. / David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” ...

1 Chronicles 14:9-16
Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” / So David and his men went up to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, God has burst out against my enemies by my hand.” So they called that place Baal-perazim. ...

Nehemiah 11:30
Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; and in Azekah and its villages. So they settled from Beersheba all the way to the Valley of Hinnom.

Isaiah 10:28-32
Assyria has entered Aiath and passed through Migron, storing their supplies at Michmash. / They have crossed at the ford: “We will spend the night at Geba.” Ramah trembles; Gibeah of Saul flees. / Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! ...

Micah 1:15
I will again bring a conqueror against you, O dweller of Mareshah. The glory of Israel will come to Adullam.

Matthew 2:1-6
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ...

Matthew 4:12-16
When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee. / 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: ...

Matthew 27:45-54
From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. / About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” / When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.” ...

Luke 2:4-7
So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. / He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. / While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. ...

Luke 23:44-49
It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour. / The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. / Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages:

Sharaim

1 Samuel 17:52
And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron.

and Gede-rothaim.

Jump to Previous
Cities Hamlets Places Shaaraim Towns Unwalled Villages
Jump to Next
Cities Hamlets Places Shaaraim Towns Unwalled Villages
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














Shaaraim
The name "Shaaraim" is derived from the Hebrew word "שַׁעֲרַיִם" (Sha'arayim), meaning "two gates" or "double gates." This name suggests a fortified city with significant defenses, possibly indicating its strategic importance in the region. In the context of biblical history, Shaaraim is mentioned in the account of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:52), where the Philistines fled through the gates of Shaaraim. This highlights its location as a passageway or a point of retreat, emphasizing the city's role in the broader narrative of Israel's battles and territorial claims.

Adithaim
The name "Adithaim" is less frequently mentioned in biblical texts, and its exact meaning is somewhat obscure. However, it is believed to be derived from the Hebrew root "עַד" (ad), meaning "eternal" or "perpetual." This could imply a sense of enduring presence or significance. The inclusion of Adithaim in the list of cities within the territory of Judah underscores the comprehensive nature of the land allocation, ensuring that even lesser-known locations are recognized as part of the inheritance given to the tribe.

Gederah (or Gederothaim)
The name "Gederah" comes from the Hebrew "גְּדֵרָה" (Gederah), meaning "wall" or "enclosure." This suggests a place that was fortified or enclosed, possibly indicating a settlement with protective walls. The alternative name "Gederothaim" may imply a dual or plural form, suggesting multiple enclosures or a larger area. Historically, Gederah is associated with agricultural activities, as indicated by its mention in other biblical passages (1 Chronicles 4:23), where it is linked to potters and those who worked in the king's service. This highlights the city's role in the economic and social fabric of the region.

fourteen cities, along with their villages
This phrase emphasizes the completeness and organization of the territorial allotment to the tribe of Judah. The number "fourteen" signifies a specific and intentional division of land, reflecting the order and structure inherent in God's provision for His people. The mention of "villages" alongside the cities indicates the inclusion of smaller settlements and communities, ensuring that all inhabitants of the land are accounted for in the distribution. This comprehensive listing serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites, providing them with a land of their own where they can thrive and worship Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Shaaraim,
וְשַׁעֲרַ֙יִם֙ (wə·ša·‘ă·ra·yim)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8189: Shaaraim -- two cities in Israel

Adithaim,
וַעֲדִיתַ֔יִם (wa·‘ă·ḏî·ṯa·yim)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5723: Adithaim -- a city in Judah

and Gederah
וְהַגְּדֵרָ֖ה (wə·hag·gə·ḏê·rāh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1449: Gederah -- 'wall', a city in Judah

(or Gederothaim)—
וּגְדֵרֹתָ֑יִם (ū·ḡə·ḏê·rō·ṯā·yim)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1453: Gederothaim -- 'double wall', a place in Judah

fourteen
אַרְבַּֽע־ (’ar·ba‘-)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 702: Four

cities,
עָרִ֥ים (‘ā·rîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5892: Excitement

along with their villages.
וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet


Links
Joshua 15:36 NIV
Joshua 15:36 NLT
Joshua 15:36 ESV
Joshua 15:36 NASB
Joshua 15:36 KJV

Joshua 15:36 BibleApps.com
Joshua 15:36 Biblia Paralela
Joshua 15:36 Chinese Bible
Joshua 15:36 French Bible
Joshua 15:36 Catholic Bible

OT History: Joshua 15:36 Shaaraim Adithaim and Gederah or Gederothaim (Josh. Jos)
Joshua 15:35
Top of Page
Top of Page