Joshua 15:47
New International Version
Ashdod, its surrounding settlements and villages; and Gaza, its settlements and villages, as far as the Wadi of Egypt and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.

New Living Translation
It also included Ashdod with its surrounding settlements and villages and Gaza with its settlements and villages, as far as the Brook of Egypt and along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

English Standard Version
Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; to the Brook of Egypt, and the Great Sea with its coastline.

Berean Standard Bible
Ashdod, 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.

King James Bible
Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof:

New King James Version
Ashdod with its towns and villages, Gaza with its towns and villages—as far as the Brook of Egypt and the Great Sea with its coastline.

New American Standard Bible
Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages, as far as the brook of Egypt and the Great Sea, even its coastline.

NASB 1995
Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; as far as the brook of Egypt and the Great Sea, even its coastline.

NASB 1977
Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; as far as the brook of Egypt and the Great Sea, even its coastline.

Legacy Standard Bible
Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; as far as the brook of Egypt and the Great Sea, even its coastline.

Amplified Bible
Ashdod, with its towns and its villages; Gaza, with its towns and its villages; as far as the Brook of Egypt (Wadi el-Arish) and the Great [Mediterranean] Sea with its coastline.

Christian Standard Bible
Ashdod, with its surrounding villages and settlements; Gaza, with its surrounding villages and settlements, to the Brook of Egypt and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ashdod, with its towns and villages; Gaza, with its towns and villages, to the Brook of Egypt and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.

American Standard Version
Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; unto the brook of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof.

English Revised Version
Ashdod, her towns and her villages; Gaza, her towns and her villages; unto the brook of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Added to this were Ashdod and Gaza with their cities and villages as far as the River of Egypt and the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Good News Translation
There were Ashdod and Gaza, with their towns and villages, reaching to the stream on the border of Egypt and the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

International Standard Version
Ashdod and its towns and villages, Gaza and its towns and villages as far as the River of Egypt, and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.

Majority Standard Bible
Ashdod, 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.

NET Bible
Ashdod with its surrounding towns and settlements, and Gaza with its surrounding towns and settlements, as far as the Stream of Egypt and the border at the Mediterranean Sea.

New Heart English Bible
Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; to the Wadi of Egypt, and the Great Sea with its coastline.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ashdod, with her towns and her villages; Gaza, with her towns and her villages, to the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and its border:

World English Bible
Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; to the brook of Egypt, and the great sea with its coastline.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Ashdod, its towns and its villages, Gaza, its towns and its villages, to the Brook of Egypt, and the Great Sea, and [its] border.

Young's Literal Translation
Ashdod, its towns and its villages, Gaza, its towns and its villages, unto the brook of Egypt, and the great sea, and its border.

Smith's Literal Translation
Ashdod, her daughters and her enclosures: Gaza, her daughters and her enclosures, even to the torrent of Egypt, and the great sea and the bound:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Azotus with its towns and villages. Gaza with its towns and villages, even to the torrent of Egypt, and the great sea that is the border thereof.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Ashdod, with its towns and villages. Gaza, with its towns and villages, as far as the torrent of Egypt, with the great sea as its border.

New American Bible
Ashdod and its towns and villages; Gaza and its towns and villages, as far as the Wadi of Egypt and the coast of the Great Sea.

New Revised Standard Version
Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; to the Wadi of Egypt, and the Great Sea with its coast.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Ashdod with its villages and farm lands, Gaza with its towns and farm lands, to the river of Egypt, and the Great Sea, with its coast;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Ashdod and its villages and its fields, and Aza and its villages and its fields unto the River of Egypt and the Great Sea, the border
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; unto the Brook of Egypt, the Great Sea being the border thereof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Asiedoth, and her villages, and her hamlets; Gaza, and its villages and its hamlets as far as the river of Egypt, and the great sea is the boundary.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cities of Judah
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. 48These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,…

Cross References
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.)

Jeremiah 47:4
For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.

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. ...

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.

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.

2 Kings 18:8
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city.

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 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.

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.

Matthew 11:21-24
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. ...

Mark 3:8
Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.

Luke 10:13-15
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades!

Acts 8:40
But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.


Treasury of Scripture

Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, to the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof:

Gaza

Judges 16:1-21
Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her…

Jeremiah 47:1,5
The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza…

Amos 1:6,7
Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they carried away captive the whole captivity, to deliver them up to Edom: …

the river

Joshua 15:4
From thence it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the river of Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the sea: this shall be your south coast.

Joshua 13:3
From Sihor, which is before Egypt, even unto the borders of Ekron northward, which is counted to the Canaanite: five lords of the Philistines; the Gazathites, and the Ashdothites, the Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avites:

Exodus 23:31
And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee.

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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














Ashdod, with its towns and villages
Ashdod was one of the five principal cities of the Philistines, a significant group often in conflict with Israel. The Hebrew root for Ashdod, "אשדוד" (Ashdod), suggests a place of strength or a fortified city. Historically, Ashdod was a major center of Philistine power and culture, known for its strategic location and strong defenses. The mention of "towns and villages" indicates the extent of its influence and the smaller settlements that supported the main city. This phrase highlights the comprehensive nature of the land allocation to the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the inclusion of both major urban centers and their surrounding rural areas.

Gaza, with its towns and villages
Gaza, another key Philistine city, was located on the coastal route connecting Egypt and the Levant. The Hebrew name "עזה" (Gaza) is derived from a root meaning "strong" or "fortified," reflecting its historical role as a fortified city. Gaza's strategic importance is underscored by its frequent mention in biblical narratives, often as a place of conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines. The phrase "with its towns and villages" again underscores the comprehensive nature of the territorial description, indicating the inclusion of both the city itself and its dependent settlements.

as far as the Brook of Egypt
The "Brook of Egypt" is traditionally identified with the Wadi El-Arish, a seasonal river marking the southwestern boundary of the Promised Land. In Hebrew, "נחל מצרים" (Nachal Mitzrayim) signifies a natural boundary, often interpreted as the southern limit of the land promised to Israel. This phrase serves as a geographical marker, delineating the extent of the territory assigned to Judah. It reflects God's promise to Abraham regarding the land his descendants would inherit, emphasizing the fulfillment of divine promises.

and the coastline of the Great Sea
The "Great Sea" refers to the Mediterranean Sea, known in Hebrew as "הים הגדול" (HaYam HaGadol). This phrase highlights the western boundary of the land allotted to Judah, emphasizing the tribe's access to maritime resources and trade routes. The coastline was crucial for economic and cultural exchanges, providing opportunities for interaction with other Mediterranean civilizations. This boundary also signifies the vastness and richness of the inheritance given to Judah, reflecting God's abundant provision for His people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

with its towns
בְּנוֹתֶ֣יהָ (bə·nō·w·ṯe·hā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1323: A daughter

and villages;
וַחֲצֵרֶ֗יהָ (wa·ḥă·ṣê·re·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

Gaza,
עַזָּ֥ה (‘az·zāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5804: A Philistine city

with its towns
בְּנוֹתֶ֥יהָ (bə·nō·w·ṯe·hā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1323: A daughter

and villages,
וַחֲצֵרֶ֖יהָ (wa·ḥă·ṣê·re·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

as far as
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

the Brook
נַ֣חַל (na·ḥal)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft

of Egypt
מִצְרָ֑יִם (miṣ·rā·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

and the coastline
וּגְבֽוּל׃ (ū·ḡə·ḇūl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

of the Great
הַגָּד֖וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

Sea.
וְהַיָּ֥ם (wə·hay·yām)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin


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