Biblical References:
Juttah is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Joshua. It is referenced in Joshua 15:55 and Joshua 21:16.

Location and Significance:
Juttah was a town located in the hill country of Judah. It is identified as one of the cities given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron, as part of their inheritance. The allocation of cities to the Levites, including Juttah, underscores the importance of providing for those who served in the religious and spiritual leadership of Israel.

Scriptural Context:
In Joshua 15:55, Juttah is listed among the towns in the territory of Judah: "Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah." This passage situates Juttah geographically within the tribal allotment of Judah, highlighting its inclusion among other notable towns.

Joshua 21:16 further elaborates on Juttah's role as a Levitical city: "Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine cities from these two tribes, along with their pasturelands." This verse is part of a larger section detailing the cities given to the Levites, emphasizing the provision made for the priestly class to sustain their families and livestock.

Historical and Archaeological Insights:
Juttah is believed to be located at the modern site of Yatta, approximately six miles south of Hebron. Archaeological findings in the area have provided insights into the ancient settlement patterns and lifestyle of the inhabitants during biblical times. The identification of Juttah with Yatta is supported by historical records and geographical correlations.

Theological Implications:
The designation of Juttah as a Levitical city reflects the broader biblical theme of God's provision for His people, particularly those set apart for His service. The Levites, who did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes, were instead given cities and surrounding pasturelands to ensure their sustenance. This arrangement highlights the communal responsibility of the Israelites to support their spiritual leaders and maintain the worship and religious practices central to their covenant relationship with God.

Cultural and Religious Context:
As a Levitical city, Juttah would have been a center for religious instruction and worship. The presence of the Levites in such towns facilitated the teaching of the Law and the administration of justice according to God's commandments. The Levites played a crucial role in preserving the spiritual and moral fabric of Israelite society, and cities like Juttah were integral to this mission.

Conclusion:
Juttah's mention in the biblical narrative, though brief, is significant in understanding the distribution of Levitical cities and the provision for the priestly class in ancient Israel. Its role as a Levitical city underscores the importance of religious leadership and the communal support necessary for maintaining the spiritual health of the nation.Juttah

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(stretched out), a city in the mountain region of Judah, in the neighborhood of Maon and Carmel. (Joshua 15:55) The place is now known as Yutta .

Extended, a Levitical city in the mountains or hill-country of Judah (Joshua 15:55; 21:16). Its modern name is Yutta, a place about 5 1/2 miles south of Hebron. It is supposed to have been the residence of Zacharias and Elisabeth, and the birthplace of John the Baptist, and on this account is annually visited by thousands of pilgrims belonging to the Greek Church (Luke 1:39). (see MARY.) JUTTAH; JUTAH

jut'-a, joo'-ta (yuTTah, Joshua 21:16; Septuagint Tanu; and in Joshua 15:55 the King James Version, Septuagint Itan, A, Ietta); ju'-ta (yaTah), Joshua 15:55): A town in the hill country of Judah, mentioned with Maon, Carmel and Ziph; a Levitical city (Joshua 21:16). In some versions of Septuagint it occurs (Iota) in 1 Chronicles 6:57. In the Eusebius, Onomasticon (266 49; 133 10) a large village called "Juttah" is described as 18 Roman miles from Eleutheropolis. This agrees with the position of YuTTa, a large and prosperous Moslem village, 3,740 ft. above sea-level, 5 1/3 miles South of Hebron and 15 1/2 miles from Beit Jebrin (Eleutheropolis). There are many rock-cut tombs and ancient winepresses all around the village.

Reland (Pal, 870) suggested (and many others have followed him) that the... polis Iouda, translated "city of Judah," in Luke 1:39, should be polis Iouta, "the city Yuta." The translation "city of Judah" is suspicious, because Iouda is without the article, which is usually put before the name of a district; the interchange of "t" and "d" is a very common one. Dr. Paterson, resident many years in Hebron, states that there is a local Moslem tradition in the district that Yutta was the home of John the Baptist. For YuTTa see PEF, III, 310, Sh XXI.

E. W. G. Masterman

2448. Iouda -- Judah.
... Judah. Of Hebrew origin (Yhuwdah or perhaps Yuttah); Judah (ie Jehudah or Juttah),
a part of (or place in) Palestine -- Judah. see HEBREW Yhuwdah. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2448.htm - 6k3194. Yuttah -- a city in Judah
... 3193, 3194. Yuttah or Yutah. 3195 . a city in Judah. Transliteration: Yuttah
or Yutah Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-taw') Short Definition: Juttah. ... Juttah. ...
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A Son is Promised to Zechariah
... Zechariah had to perform his service in the Temple twice a year. They lived not
in Hebron itself, but in Juttah, about an hour's distance from it. ...
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The visitation
... Virgin felt that the Word was made Flesh in her, she was conscious of a great desire
to pay an immediate visit to her cousin Elizabeth at Juttah near Hebron ...
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John the Baptist --visit of Jesus to John, and his Abode in the ...
... John was of the priestly race,[1] and born, it seems, at Juttah near Hebron, or
at Hebron itself.[2] Hebron, the patriarchal city par excellence, situated at a ...
/.../renan/the life of jesus/chapter vi john the baptistvisit.htm

The Circumcision of Jesus
... 3. ELIZABETH VISITS THE MANGER. [December 3:^rd:] This evening I saw Elizabeth
coming from Juttah to the Cave of the Nativity. She ...
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Table of Contents
... 331 11. THE HOLY FAMILY RESTS BY A STREAM. 331 12. JUTTAH. ELIZABETH TAKES JOHN
INTO THE WILDERNESS. 331 13. EPHRAIM BY THE MAMBRE WOODS. 332 14. ...
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Christ's Birth
... Virgin, and the prophetess Anna, and the aged Simeon in the Temple, and the Blessed
Virgin's mother, Anna, in Nazareth, and Elizabeth in Juttah, all had ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/xi christs birth.htm

The House of Zacharias.
... Amongst these, a modern traveller has identified the site of Juttah, the
village home of the priest Zacharias and his wife Elisabeth. ...
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The Flight into Egypt and St. John the Baptist in the Desert
... On their left I saw Jerusalem high up in the distance. It was a very lovely
scene. 12. JUTTAH. ELIZABETH TAKES JOHN INTO THE WILDERNESS. ...
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The Purification of Mary
... This maidservant did not wish to marry again after the death of her husband, who
had not been a good man, and came to Elizabeth at Juttah, where the Blessed ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/xvi the purification of mary.htm

The Journey of the Three Holy Kings to Bethlehem
... curiosity. There were many such in the last few days. Today Elizabeth went home
to Juttah with a servant who came to fetch her. [December ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/xiii the journey of the.htm

Juttah (3 Occurrences)
...JUTTAH; JUTAH. ... In the Eusebius, Onomasticon (266 49; 133 10) a large village called
"Juttah" is described as 18 Roman miles from Eleutheropolis. ...
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Jutah (1 Occurrence)
...JUTTAH; JUTAH. ... In the Eusebius, Onomasticon (266 49; 133 10) a large village called
"Juttah" is described as 18 Roman miles from Eleutheropolis. ...
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Kab (1 Occurrence)

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Juda (11 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JUDA. joo'-da: Luke 1:39 the King James Version,
see JUTTAH; Luke 3:26, see JODA; 3:30, see JUDAS. JUDAS, JUDA. ...
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Grass-lands (42 Occurrences)
... BBE). Joshua 21:16 And Ain, and Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, with their
grass-lands; nine towns from those two tribes. (BBE). Joshua ...
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Mary (50 Occurrences)
... After this she went to visit her cousin Elisabeth, who was living with her husband
Zacharias (probably at Juttah, Joshua 15:55; 21:16, in the neighbourhood of ...
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Pasturelands (42 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Joshua 21:16 Ain with its suburbs, Juttah with its suburbs, and Beth
Shemesh with its suburbs; nine cities out of those two tribes. (See NIV). ...
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Beth-she'mesh (20 Occurrences)
... Joshua 21:16 and Ain with the open land about it, and Juttah with the open land
about it, and Beth-shemesh with the open land about it; nine cities out of ...
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Ain (6 Occurrences)
... Joshua 21:16 Ain with its suburbs, Juttah with its suburbs, and Beth Shemesh
with its suburbs; nine cities out of those two tribes. ...
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A'in (4 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Joshua 21:16 Ain with its suburbs, Juttah with its suburbs, and Beth
Shemesh with its suburbs; nine cities out of those two tribes. (See RSV). ...
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