Joshua 19:44
New International Version
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

New Living Translation
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

English Standard Version
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

Berean Standard Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

King James Bible
And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

New King James Version
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

New American Standard Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, and Baalath,

NASB 1995
and Eltekeh and Gibbethon and Baalath,

NASB 1977
and Eltekeh and Gibbethon and Baalath,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Eltekeh and Gibbethon and Baalath,

Amplified Bible
and Eltekeh and Gibbethon and Baalath,

Christian Standard Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

American Standard Version
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

English Revised Version
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

Good News Translation
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

International Standard Version
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

Majority Standard Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

NET Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

New Heart English Bible
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

World English Bible
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Ba‘alath,

Young's Literal Translation
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

Smith's Literal Translation
Eltekah and Gibbethon and Baalath,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Elthece, Gebbethon and Balaath,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Eltekeh, Gibbethon and Baalath,

New American Bible
Eltekoh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

New Revised Standard Version
Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Elkath, Gibbethon, Baalath,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Elqath and Gebthuun and Balath
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Alcatha, and Begethon, and Gebeelan,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Dan's Inheritance
43Elon, Timnah, Ekron, 44Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath, 45Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon,…

Cross References
Joshua 19:40-43
The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan: / The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, / Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, ...

Judges 1:34-36
The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain. / And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor. / And the border of the Amorites extended from the Ascent of Akrabbim to Sela and beyond.

1 Chronicles 6:66-70
And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: / They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, / Jokmeam, Beth-horon, ...

1 Chronicles 7:28-29
Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages. / And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

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; ...

1 Samuel 7:14
The cities from Ekron to Gath, which the Philistines had taken, were restored to Israel, who also delivered the surrounding territory from the hand of the Philistines. And there was peace between the Israelites and the Amorites.

1 Samuel 9:4
So Saul passed through the hill country of Ephraim and then through the land of Shalishah, but they did not find the donkeys. He and the servant went through the region of Shaalim, but they were not there. Then they went through the land of Benjamin, and still they did not find them.

2 Samuel 24:7
They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.

1 Chronicles 12:31-32
From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king. / From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

1 Chronicles 27:16-22
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...

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. ...

Ezekiel 48:23-29
As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. ...

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— ...

Matthew 15:21-28
Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. / And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” ...

Mark 7:24-30
Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice. / Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet. / Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,

Gibbethon

Joshua 21:23
And out of the tribe of Dan, Eltekeh with her suburbs, Gibbethon with her suburbs,

1 Kings 15:27
And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.

1 Kings 16:15
In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.

Baalath

1 Kings 9:18
And Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness, in the land,

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Eltekeh
Eltekeh is a town mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Dan. It is located in the Shephelah, the lowland region of ancient Israel, which was known for its fertile land and strategic location. The town's name means "God is my fear," reflecting the theocentric culture of the Israelites. Eltekeh is also mentioned in Joshua 21:23 as one of the Levitical cities given to the Kohathite Levites, indicating its importance in religious and communal life. Archaeological evidence suggests that this area was inhabited during the Late Bronze Age, aligning with the biblical timeline of the Israelite settlement.

Gibbethon
Gibbethon is another city within the territory of Dan. It is significant in the biblical narrative as a site of conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines. In 1 Kings 15:27 and 16:15, Gibbethon is the location where Baasha, king of Israel, assassinated Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, during a siege. This highlights the ongoing struggle for control between the Israelites and their Philistine neighbors. The city's name, meaning "mound" or "height," suggests a fortified position, which would have been strategically advantageous in military engagements.

Baalath
Baalath, meaning "mistress" or "lady," reflects the influence of Canaanite culture, where Baal worship was prevalent. This city is also mentioned in 1 Kings 9:18 as one of the cities Solomon fortified, indicating its strategic and economic importance. The presence of Baalath in the Danite territory underscores the challenges the Israelites faced in maintaining their distinct religious identity amidst surrounding pagan influences. The city's inclusion in Solomon's building projects suggests a period of prosperity and expansion during his reign, aligning with the biblical narrative of Israel's golden age.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Eltekeh
A town allocated to the tribe of Dan. Its name means "God is my fear" or "God is my reverence," reflecting a spiritual significance in its naming.

2. Gibbethon
Another town given to the tribe of Dan. It later becomes significant in the history of Israel as a site of conflict between the northern kingdom of Israel and the Philistines.

3. Baalath
A town also within the territory of Dan. The name suggests a connection to "Baal," a Canaanite deity, indicating the cultural and religious challenges faced by the Israelites in maintaining their distinct identity.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Inheritance
The allocation of towns to the tribe of Dan reminds us of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Just as the Israelites received their inheritance, believers today are assured of their spiritual inheritance in Christ.

Cultural Challenges
The presence of towns like Baalath, with names linked to pagan deities, underscores the challenge of maintaining faithfulness to God amidst a culture that often opposes His ways. Believers are called to be in the world but not of it.

Strategic Locations
The mention of towns like Gibbethon highlights the strategic importance of certain locations. In our spiritual lives, we must recognize and fortify areas that are vulnerable to attack.

Community and Worship
Eltekeh's designation as a Levitical city emphasizes the role of community and worship in sustaining faith. Regular fellowship and worship are vital for spiritual growth.Verse 44. - Gibbethon. A Levitical city, as was also Eltekeh (see Joshua 21:23). It was the same city as that mentioned as "belonging to the Philistines" in 1 Kings 15:27; 1 Kings 16:15, 17.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Eltekeh,
וְאֶלְתְּקֵ֥ה (wə·’el·tə·qêh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 514: Elteke -- a city in Palestine

Gibbethon,
וְגִבְּת֖וֹן (wə·ḡib·bə·ṯō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1405: Gibbethon -- 'mound', a city in Dan

Baalath,
וּבַעֲלָֽת׃ (ū·ḇa·‘ă·lāṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1191: Baalath -- a city in Dan


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