Joshua 15:52
New International Version
Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

New Living Translation
Also included were the towns of Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

English Standard Version
Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

Berean Standard Bible
Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

King James Bible
Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

New King James Version
Arab, Dumah, Eshean,

New American Standard Bible
Arab, Dumah, and Eshan,

NASB 1995
Arab and Dumah and Eshan,

NASB 1977
Arab and Dumah and Eshan,

Legacy Standard Bible
Arab and Dumah and Eshan,

Amplified Bible
Arab and Dumah and Eshan,

Christian Standard Bible
Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

American Standard Version
Arab, and Dumah, and Eshan,

English Revised Version
Arab, and Dumah, and Eshan;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They also gave Judah nine other cities with their villages: Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

Good News Translation
There were Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

International Standard Version
Also included were Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

Majority Standard Bible
Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

NET Bible
Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

New Heart English Bible
Arab, and Rumah, and Eshan,

Webster's Bible Translation
Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

World English Bible
Arab, Dumah, Eshan,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

Young's Literal Translation
Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

Smith's Literal Translation
Arab, and Dumah and Eshean,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Arab and Ruma and Esaan,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Arab and Dumah and Eshan,

New American Bible
Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

New Revised Standard Version
Arab, Dumah, Eshan,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Jab, Romah, Ashan,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yab and Ruma and Eshan
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Arab, and Rumah, and Eshan;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Aerem, and Remna, and Soma,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cities of Judah
51Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages. 52Arab, Dumah, Eshan, 53Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,…

Cross References
Joshua 10:3-5
Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, / “Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.” / 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.

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 23:24-29
Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...

1 Chronicles 11:26-30
Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, / Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, ...

1 Chronicles 27:10
The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

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; ...

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 15:9
Then the Philistines went up, camped in Judah, and deployed themselves near the town of Lehi.

2 Chronicles 11:6-10
He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, / Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, ...

Jeremiah 34:7
as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah.

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

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. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

John 7:42
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”

Acts 13:22-23
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.


Treasury of Scripture

Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

Dumah

Isaiah 21:11
The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?

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Joshua 15
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18. She obtains a blessing of her father
21. The cities of Judah
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Arab
Arab is one of the towns listed in the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. This allocation is part of the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel, as described in the Book of Joshua. Arab's exact location is not definitively known today, but it is believed to have been situated in the hill country of Judah. The mention of Arab highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land (Genesis 15:18-21). The allocation of specific towns and regions to the tribes underscores the importance of land inheritance in Israelite culture, serving as a tangible sign of God's covenant faithfulness.

Dumah
Dumah is another town within the territory of Judah. The name "Dumah" can mean "silence" or "stillness," which may reflect the town's characteristics or its geographical setting. In biblical times, names often carried significant meanings or were indicative of the town's history or environment. Dumah is also mentioned in Isaiah 21:11 as a prophetic oracle, though it is unclear if this refers to the same location. The inclusion of Dumah in Judah's inheritance emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the land distribution, ensuring that each tribe received its portion as promised by God.

Eshan
Eshan is listed among the towns in the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. Like many other towns mentioned in Joshua 15, Eshan's precise location is not known today, but it was part of the southern hill country. The mention of Eshan, along with other towns, illustrates the detailed record-keeping and the importance of land division in ancient Israel. This meticulous allocation process reflects the orderly nature of God's provision and the importance of community and tribal identity within the nation of Israel. The listing of towns like Eshan serves as a historical record of the Israelites' settlement in the Promised Land, fulfilling the divine promise made to their ancestors.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Arab
A town in the hill country of Judah. Its name means "ambush" or "trap" in Hebrew, indicating a possible strategic location.

2. Dumah
Another town in the territory of Judah. The name "Dumah" can mean "silence" or "stillness," which might reflect the nature or history of the place.

3. Eshan
A lesser-known town in Judah. The name "Eshan" is not widely understood, but it is part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment
The listing of towns in Joshua 15:52 is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites. Each town represents a piece of the inheritance promised to the descendants of Abraham.

Significance of Names
The names of the towns, such as "Arab" and "Dumah," can offer insights into the characteristics or historical significance of these places. Reflect on how names and places in our lives can hold spiritual significance.

Inheritance and Identity
Just as the Israelites received their inheritance, believers today have an inheritance in Christ. Reflect on what it means to live as heirs of God's promises.

Strategic Placement
The towns' locations in the hill country suggest strategic importance. Consider how God places us in specific locations and situations for His purposes.

Community and Belonging
The towns represent communities within the tribe of Judah. Reflect on the importance of community and belonging in the body of Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Arab,
אֲרַ֥ב (’ă·raḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 694: Arab -- a city in Palestine

Dumah,
וְרוּמָ֖ה (wə·rū·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1746: Dumah -- a son of Ishmael, also a city in Judah and a name of Edom

Eshan,
וְאֶשְׁעָֽן׃ (wə·’eš·‘ān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 824: Eshan -- 'support', a place in Judah


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