Joshua 19:4
New International Version
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

New Living Translation
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

English Standard Version
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

Berean Standard Bible
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

King James Bible
And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,

New King James Version
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

New American Standard Bible
Eltolad, Bethul, and Hormah,

NASB 1995
and Eltolad and Bethul and Hormah,

NASB 1977
and Eltolad and Bethul and Hormah,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Eltolad and Bethul and Hormah,

Amplified Bible
and Eltolad and Bethul and Hormah,

Christian Standard Bible
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

American Standard Version
and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,

English Revised Version
and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

Good News Translation
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

International Standard Version
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

Majority Standard Bible
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

NET Bible
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

New Heart English Bible
and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,

World English Bible
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,

Young's Literal Translation
and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Eltholad, Bethul and Harma,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Eltolad, Bethul, and Hormah,

New American Bible
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

New Revised Standard Version
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Eltolad, Beth-el, Hirmah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Eluthlad and Bayth Eil and Kherma
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Erthula, and Bula, and Herma,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Simeon's Inheritance
3Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, 4Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, 5Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah,…

Cross References
Joshua 15:21-32
These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...

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

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”

Judges 1:31-32
Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. / So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out.

1 Kings 4:7-19
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...

Ezekiel 48:1-7
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Numbers 34:2-12
“Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, ...

2 Samuel 24:1-9
Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” / So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” / But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” ...

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; ...

Matthew 4:13-16
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...

Luke 4:14-15
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.

John 4:3-5
He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:19
by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,

Eltolad

Joshua 15:30
And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,

Hormah

Judges 1:17
And Judah went with Simeon his brother, and they slew the Canaanites that inhabited Zephath, and utterly destroyed it. And the name of the city was called Hormah.

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24. of Asher
32. of Naphtali
40. of Dan
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Eltolad
The name "Eltolad" is derived from the Hebrew root meaning "God's kindred" or "God's generation." This city was part of the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon, which was located within the territory of Judah. The inclusion of Eltolad in the list of cities emphasizes the interconnectedness of the tribes of Israel and God's providence in establishing their settlements. Historically, Eltolad's location in the Negev region suggests a community that was likely involved in pastoral activities, reflecting the nomadic heritage of the Israelites. This reminds us of God's faithfulness in providing for His people, even in arid and challenging environments.

Bethul
"Bethul" is a name that may be related to "Bethel," meaning "house of God." This city, like Eltolad, was part of Simeon's inheritance. The name itself evokes a sense of divine presence and worship, suggesting that the city may have been a place where the Israelites gathered to honor God. The historical context of Bethul, though not extensively detailed in Scripture, invites reflection on the importance of dedicating spaces and places to the worship and service of God. It serves as a reminder of the centrality of God in the life of the community and the need for sacred spaces where believers can encounter the divine.

Hormah
The name "Hormah" is derived from the Hebrew word for "destruction" or "devotion to destruction." This city has a significant history in the narrative of Israel's conquest of Canaan. Initially, Hormah was a place of defeat for the Israelites (Numbers 14:45), but later it became a site of victory (Judges 1:17). The transformation of Hormah from a place of defeat to one of triumph illustrates God's redemptive power and the fulfillment of His promises. It serves as a powerful reminder that God can turn our failures into victories when we trust in His guidance and strength. The account of Hormah encourages believers to persevere in faith, knowing that God is able to bring about His purposes even in the face of adversity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Eltolad,
וְאֶלְתּוֹלַ֥ד (wə·’el·tō·w·laḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 513: Eltolad -- 'God is generator', a city in southern Judah

Bethul,
וּבְת֖וּל (ū·ḇə·ṯūl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1329: Bethul -- a place in Simeon

Hormah,
וְחָרְמָֽה׃ (wə·ḥā·rə·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2767: Hormah -- 'asylum', a place in Simeon


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