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Audio Bible 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; ... Treasury of Scripture And Jiphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib, Jump to Previous Ashnah IphtahJump to Next Ashnah IphtahJoshua 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 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 Nezib Persons / Places / Events 1. IphtahA 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 PromisesThe 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. Parallel Commentaries ... 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 Links Joshua 15:43 NIVJoshua 15:43 NLT Joshua 15:43 ESV Joshua 15:43 NASB Joshua 15:43 KJV Joshua 15:43 BibleApps.com Joshua 15:43 Biblia Paralela Joshua 15:43 Chinese Bible Joshua 15:43 French Bible Joshua 15:43 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 15:43 Iphtah Ashnah Nezib (Josh. Jos) |