Joshua 15:46
New International Version
west of Ekron, all that were in the vicinity of Ashdod, together with their villages;

New Living Translation
From Ekron the boundary extended west and included the towns near Ashdod with their surrounding villages.

English Standard Version
from Ekron to the sea, all that were by the side of Ashdod, with their villages.

Berean Standard Bible
from Ekron to the sea, all the cities near Ashdod, along with their villages;

King James Bible
From Ekron even unto the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with their villages:

New King James Version
from Ekron to the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with their villages;

New American Standard Bible
from Ekron even to the sea, all that were by the side of Ashdod, with their villages.

NASB 1995
from Ekron even to the sea, all that were by the side of Ashdod, with their villages.

NASB 1977
from Ekron even to the sea, all that were by the side of Ashdod, with their villages.

Legacy Standard Bible
from Ekron even to the sea, all that were by the side of Ashdod, with their villages.

Amplified Bible
from Ekron even to the sea, all that were beside Ashdod, with their villages;

Christian Standard Bible
from Ekron to the sea, all the cities near Ashdod, with their settlements;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
from Ekron to the sea, all the cities near Ashdod, with their villages;

American Standard Version
from Ekron even unto the sea, all that were by the side of Ashdod, with their villages.

English Revised Version
from Ekron even unto the sea, all that were by the side of Ashdod, with their villages.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This included all the cities with their villages between Ekron and the Mediterranean Sea and alongside Ashdod.

Good News Translation
and all the cities and towns near Ashdod, from Ekron to the Mediterranean Sea.

International Standard Version
from Ekron to the Mediterranean Sea, including everything by the edge of Ashdod, along with their villages,

Majority Standard Bible
from Ekron to the sea, all the cities near Ashdod, along with their villages;

NET Bible
from Ekron westward, all those in the vicinity of Ashdod and their towns;

New Heart English Bible
from Ekron even to the sea, all that were by the side of Ashdod, with their villages.

Webster's Bible Translation
From Ekron even to the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with their villages:

World English Bible
from Ekron even to the sea, all that were by the side of Ashdod, with their villages.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
from Ekron and westward, all that [are] by the side of Ashdod, and their villages.

Young's Literal Translation
from Ekron and westward, all that are by the side of Ashdod, and their villages.

Smith's Literal Translation
From Ekron and the sea, all which was upon the hand of Ashdod, and their enclosures:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
From Accaron even to the sea: all places that lie towards Azotus and the villages thereof.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from Ekron, as far as the sea, all that inclines toward Ashdod, and its villages.

New American Bible
from Ekron to the sea, all the towns that lie alongside Ashdod, and their villages;

New Revised Standard Version
from Ekron to the sea, all that were near Ashdod, with their villages.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the land of Ashdod with its villages;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all the country of Ashdod and their fields
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
from Ekron even unto the sea, all that were by the side of Ashdod, with their villages.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
from Accaron, Gemna, and all the cities that are near Asedoth; and their villages.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cities of Judah
45Ekron, with its towns and villages; 46from Ekron to the sea, all the cities near Ashdod, along with their villages; 47Ashdod, with its towns and villages; Gaza, with its towns and villages, as far as the Brook of Egypt and the coastline of the Great Sea.…

Cross References
Joshua 13:3
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;

Judges 1:18
And Judah also captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron—each with its territory.

1 Samuel 6:17
As a guilt offering to the LORD, the Philistines had sent back one gold tumor for each city: Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron.

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.

Ezekiel 25:16
therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I will stretch out My hand against the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites and destroy the remnant along the coast.

Zephaniah 2:4-7
For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon left in ruins. Ashdod will be driven out at noon, and Ekron will be uprooted. / Woe to the dwellers of the seacoast, O nation of the Cherethites! The word of the LORD is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you, and no one will be left.” / So the seacoast will become a land of pastures, with wells for shepherds and folds for sheep. ...

Jeremiah 47:1-7
This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet about the Philistines before Pharaoh struck down Gaza. / This is what the LORD says: “See how the waters are rising from the north and becoming an overflowing torrent. They will overflow the land and its fullness, the cities and their inhabitants. The people will cry out, and all who dwell in the land will wail / at the sound of the galloping hooves of stallions, the rumbling of chariots, and the clatter of their wheels. The fathers will not turn back for their sons; their hands will hang limp. ...

Amos 1:6-8
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Gaza, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they exiled a whole population, delivering them up to Edom. / So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels. / I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD.

Zechariah 9:5-7
Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited. / A mixed race will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. / I will remove the blood from their mouths and the abominations from between their teeth. Then they too will become a remnant for our God; they will become like a clan in Judah, and Ekron will be like the Jebusites.

Genesis 10:19
and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.

Deuteronomy 2:23
And the Avvim, who lived in villages as far as Gaza, were destroyed by the Caphtorites, who came out of Caphtor and settled in their place.)

2 Chronicles 26:6
Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.

Isaiah 14:29-31
Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg. / Then the firstborn of the poor will find pasture, and the needy will lie down in safety, but I will kill your root by famine, and your remnant will be slain. / Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks.

Isaiah 23:1-4
This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. ...

Isaiah 11:14
They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.


Treasury of Scripture

From Ekron even to the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with their villages:

near [heb] by the place of

2 Chronicles 26:6
And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines.

Nehemiah 13:23,24
In those days also saw I Jews that had married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab: …

Isaiah 20:1
In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of Assyria sent him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it;

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from Ekron
Ekron was one of the five major cities of the Philistines, a people often in conflict with the Israelites. The Hebrew root for Ekron is "עֶקְרוֹן" (Eqron), which may mean "eradication" or "uprooting." This city was a significant Philistine stronghold, and its mention here highlights the territorial boundaries and the challenges Israel faced in claiming the Promised Land. Historically, Ekron was known for its worship of Baal-zebub, a deity that the Israelites opposed. The inclusion of Ekron in the land allotment signifies God's promise to give Israel victory over their enemies and the eventual fulfillment of His covenant.

to the sea
This phrase indicates the western boundary of the territory, reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The sea was a crucial geographical feature, representing not only a boundary but also a source of trade and interaction with other cultures. In the Hebrew context, the sea often symbolized chaos and the unknown, yet here it marks the extent of the land God promised to His people. This boundary underscores the vastness of God's provision and the strategic importance of the land given to the tribe of Judah.

all the cities near Ashdod
Ashdod was another key Philistine city, and its mention here, along with its surrounding cities, emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the land allocation. The Hebrew name "אַשְׁדּוֹד" (Ashdod) means "stronghold" or "fortress," reflecting its fortified status. The inclusion of these cities in the territory of Judah highlights the ongoing struggle between Israel and the Philistines and the divine mandate for Israel to inhabit and influence these regions. Historically, Ashdod was a center of Philistine culture and power, and its eventual integration into Israelite territory would have been seen as a significant victory.

along with their villages
This phrase indicates not only the major cities but also the smaller settlements that were part of the land grant. The Hebrew word for villages, "חַצֵּרִים" (chatzerim), refers to unwalled settlements or rural communities. This detail underscores the completeness of the inheritance, ensuring that even the less prominent areas were included in God's promise. It reflects the comprehensive nature of God's provision, caring for both the significant and the seemingly insignificant parts of the land. This inclusion serves as a reminder of God's attention to detail and His desire for His people to inhabit the land fully, cultivating it and living in community.

(46, 47) Ekron, Ashdod, and Gaza are all identified. Observe that the Philistine territory is assigned to Judah here.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from Ekron
מֵעֶקְר֖וֹן (mê·‘eq·rō·wn)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6138: Ekron -- a Philistine city

to the sea,
וָיָ֑מָּה (wā·yām·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

all
כֹּ֛ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the cities
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

near
יַ֥ד (yaḏ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

Ashdod,
אַשְׁדּ֖וֹד (’aš·dō·wḏ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 795: Ashdod -- a city of the Philistines

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


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