Joshua 15:43
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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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And Jiphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,

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Jiphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, and Nezib,

NASB 1995
and Iphtah and Ashnah and Nezib,

NASB 1977
and Iphtah and Ashnah and Nezib,

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and Iphtah and Ashnah and Nezib,

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and Iphtah and Ashnah and Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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and Iphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,

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and Iphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib;

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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and Iphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,

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And Jiphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,
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and Jiphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,

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and Jiphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,

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And Jiphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,
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Jephtha and Esna and Nesib,

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Iphtah and Ashnah and Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,

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Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Ashan, Ashia, Zinklag,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Ekan and Ashia and Tsnaqlag
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Iphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Jana, and Nasib,

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Context
The Cities of Judah
42Libnah, Ether, Ashan, 43Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib, 44Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah—nine cities, along with their villages.…

Cross References
Joshua 10:40
So Joshua conquered the whole region—the hill country, the Negev, the foothills, and the slopes, together with all their kings—leaving no survivors. He devoted to destruction everything that breathed, just as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded.

Joshua 11:16-17
So Joshua took this entire region: the hill country, all the Negev, all the land of Goshen, the western foothills, the Arabah, and the mountains of Israel and their foothills, / from Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir, as far as Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon at the foot of Mount Hermon. He captured all their kings and struck them down, putting them to death.

Joshua 12:7-8
And these are the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites conquered beyond the Jordan to the west, from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir (according to the allotments to the tribes of Israel, Joshua gave them as an inheritance / the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites):

Joshua 13:1-7
Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, but very much of the land remains to be possessed. / This is the land that remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, / from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; ...

Joshua 14:1-5
Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. ...

Judges 1:9
Afterward, the men of Judah marched down to fight against the Canaanites living in the hill country, in the Negev, and in the foothills.

Judges 1:19
The LORD was with Judah, and they took possession of the hill country; but they could not drive out the inhabitants of the plains because they had chariots of iron.

1 Samuel 27:10
who would ask him, “What have you raided today?” And David would reply, “The Negev of Judah,” or “The Negev of Jerahmeel,” or “The Negev of the Kenites.”

1 Samuel 30:14
We raided the Negev of the Cherethites, the territory of Judah, and the Negev of Caleb, and we burned down Ziklag.”

2 Samuel 2:1
Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD.

2 Samuel 5:19
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.”

1 Chronicles 4:28-33
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...

1 Chronicles 6:56
But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

1 Chronicles 12:40
And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.

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; ...


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Iphtah
Iphtah is one of the towns listed in the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to be in the lowland region of Judah, known as the Shephelah. This area was significant for its fertile land and strategic position between the coastal plains and the hill country. The mention of Iphtah highlights the comprehensive nature of the land distribution among the tribes of Israel, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham regarding the land (Genesis 15:18-21).

Ashnah
Ashnah is another town in the territory of Judah. There are two locations named Ashnah mentioned in the Bible, one in the lowlands and another in the hill country. The Ashnah referred to here is likely in the lowlands, emphasizing the diversity of the land given to Judah, which included both fertile plains and rugged hills. This allocation reflects the varied responsibilities and opportunities for the tribe, as they were to cultivate the land and defend it from surrounding nations.

Nezib
Nezib, also in the lowland region of Judah, is identified with the modern site of Beit Nattif. This town's inclusion in the list underscores the detailed record-keeping of the Israelites as they settled in the Promised Land. Nezib's location would have been important for trade and agriculture, contributing to the economic stability of the tribe of Judah. The careful documentation of these towns serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in providing for His people and establishing them in the land He promised.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Iphtah
A town in the territory of Judah, mentioned in the context of the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah. Its exact location is not definitively known today.

2. Ashnah
Another town within the boundaries of Judah. Like Iphtah, its precise location is uncertain, but it is part of the list of towns given to Judah.

3. Nezib
A town in the Shephelah (lowlands) of Judah. It is part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah, indicating the extent of their territory.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises
The allotment of land to Judah is a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the inheritance of the land. This demonstrates God's faithfulness to His word.

The Importance of Heritage and Identity
The detailed listing of towns and regions underscores the importance of heritage and identity for the Israelites. It reminds us of the significance of understanding our spiritual heritage in Christ.

Stewardship of God's Gifts
The land given to Judah was a gift from God, and they were responsible for stewarding it well. Similarly, we are called to be good stewards of the resources and gifts God has entrusted to us.

The Role of Community in God's Plan
The towns and regions represent communities that were part of God's plan for His people. This highlights the importance of community and fellowship in our spiritual journey.

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Hebrew
Iphtah,
וְיִפְתָּ֥ח (wə·yip̄·tāḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3316: Jephthah -- 'He opens', a Gileadite, also a city of Judah

Ashnah,
וְאַשְׁנָ֖ה (wə·’aš·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 823: Ashnah -- two cities in Judah

Nezib,
וּנְצִֽיב׃ (ū·nə·ṣîḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5334: Nezib -- a place in Judah


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