Joshua 15:10
New International Version
Then it curved westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Kesalon), continued down to Beth Shemesh and crossed to Timnah.

New Living Translation
The boundary circled west of Baalah to Mount Seir, passed along to the town of Kesalon on the northern slope of Mount Jearim, and went down to Beth-shemesh and on to Timnah.

English Standard Version
And the boundary circles west of Baalah to Mount Seir, passes along to the northern shoulder of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), and goes down to Beth-shemesh and passes along by Timnah.

Berean Standard Bible
The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah.

Berean Literal Bible
And the border turned from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and passed over to the side of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon) on the north, and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed over to Timnah.

King James Bible
And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah:

New King James Version
Then the border turned westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, passed along to the side of Mount Jearim on the north (which is Chesalon), went down to Beth Shemesh, and passed on to Timnah.

New American Standard Bible
The border turned from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and continued to the slope of Mount Jearim on the north (that is, Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh and continued through Timnah.

NASB 1995
The border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and continued to the slope of Mount Jearim on the north (that is, Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh and continued through Timnah.

NASB 1977
And the border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and continued to the slope of Mount Jearim on the north (that is, Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh and continued through Timnah.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir and continued to the slope of Mount Jearim on the north (that is, Chesalon) and went down to Beth-shemesh and continued through Timnah.

Amplified Bible
The border went around west from Baalah to Mount Seir, and passed along to the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh and then continued on through Timnah.

Berean Annotated Bible
The border curled westward from Baalah (mistress) to Mount Seir (shaggy), ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (forests) (that is, Chesalon (hopes)), went down to Beth-shemesh (house of the sun), and crossed to Timnah (portion).

Christian Standard Bible
The border turned westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, went to the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), descended to Beth-shemesh, and proceeded to Timnah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The border turned westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, went to the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), descended to Beth-shemesh, and proceeded to Timnah.

American Standard Version
and the border turned about from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim on the north (the same is Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed along by Timnah;

Contemporary English Version
From Baalah the northern border curved west to Mount Seir and then ran along the northern ridge of Mount Jearim, where Chesalon is located. Then it went down to Beth-Shemesh and over to Timnah.

English Revised Version
and the border turned about from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim on the north (the same is Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed along by Timnah:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From Baalah the border turns west to Mount Seir and over to the north slope of Mount Jearim (now called Chesalon). Then it goes down to Beth Shemesh and on to Timnah.

Good News Translation
where it circled west of Baalah toward the hill country of Edom, went on the north side of Mount Jearim (or Chesalon), down to Beth Shemesh, and on past Timnah.

International Standard Version
The border turned west from Baalah to Mount Seir, continuing to the top of Mount Jearim on the north (also known as Chesalon), and then proceeded to Beth-shemesh, continuing through Timnah.

NET Bible
It then turned from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, crossed to the slope of Mount Jearim on the north (that is Kesalon), descended to Beth Shemesh, and crossed to Timnah.

New Heart English Bible
and the border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and passed along to the side of Mount Jearim on the north (that is, Kesalon), and went down to Beth Shemesh, and passed along by Timnah;

Webster's Bible Translation
And the border compassed from Baalah westward to mount Seir, and passed along to the side of mount Jearim (which is Chesalon) on the north side, and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed on to Timnah:
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah.

World English Bible
and the border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and passed along to the side of Mount Jearim (also called Chesalon) on the north, and went down to Beth Shemesh, and passed along by Timnah;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the border has gone around from Ba‘alah westward, to Mount Seir, and passed over to the side of Mount Jearim (it [is] Chesalon), on the north, and gone down [to] Beth-Shemesh, and passed over to Timnah;

Berean Literal Bible
And the border turned from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and passed over to the side of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon) on the north, and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed over to Timnah.

Young's Literal Translation
and the border hath gone round from Baalah westward, unto mount Seir, and passed over unto the side of mount Jearim (it is Chesalon), on the north, and gone down to Beth-Shemesh, and passed over to Timnah;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the bound encompassed from Baalah to the sea to mount Seir, and passed over to the shoulder of Jearim from the north (this is Chesalon) and it went down to the House of the Sun, and passed over to Timnah:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it compasseth from Baala westward unto mount Seir: and passeth by the side of mount Jarim to the north into Cheslon: and goeth down into Bethsames, and passeth into Thamna.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And it circles from Baalah, to the west, as far as mount Seir. And it passes by the side of mount Jearim, to the north, into Chesalon. And it descends into Beth-shemesh, and it passes through to Timnah.

New American Bible
From Baalah the boundary curved westward to Mount Seir and passed north of the ridge of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon); it descended to Beth-shemesh, and ran across to Timnah.

New Revised Standard Version
and the boundary circles west of Baalah to Mount Seir, passes along to the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), and goes down to Beth-shemesh, and passes along by Timnah;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the border continued from Baalah westward to mount Seir, and passed along to the side of mount Narim, that is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed along to the south;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the boundary faced from Baala to the west to the Mountain of Sair and it passed to the side of the mountain of Narim from the north (this is Kaslun) and it came down to Bayth Shemesh (the House of the Sun) and it passed to the south
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the border turned about from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim on the north--the same is Chesalon--and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed along by Timnah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the border will go round from Baal to the sea, and will go on to the mount of Assar behind the city of Jarin northwards; this is Chaslon: and it will come down to the city of Sun, and will go on to the south.

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Context
Judah's Inheritance
9From the hilltop the border curved to the spring of the Waters of Nephtoah, proceeded to the cities of Mount Ephron, and then bent around toward Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). 10The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah. 11Then it went out to the northern slope of Ekron, curved toward Shikkeron, proceeded to Mount Baalah, went on to Jabneel, and ended at the Sea.…

Cross References
The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir,

Joshua 18:14
On the west side the border curved southward from the hill facing Beth-horon on the south and came out at Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), a city of the sons of Judah. This was the western side.

1 Chronicles 13:5-6
So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. / David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name.

2 Samuel 6:2
And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.
ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon),

1 Samuel 7:1-2
Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD. / And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mournfully sought the LORD.

Judges 18:12
They went up and camped at Kiriath-jearim in Judah. That is why the place west of Kiriath-jearim is called Mahaneh-dan to this day.

1 Chronicles 2:50-52
These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, / Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader. / These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half the Manahathites,
went down to Beth-shemesh,

1 Samuel 6:9-12
but keep watching it. If it goes up the road to its homeland, toward Beth-shemesh, it is the LORD who has brought on us this great disaster. But if it does not, then we will know that it was not His hand that punished us and that it happened by chance.” / So the men did as instructed. They took two milk cows, hitched them to the cart, and penned up their calves. / Then they put the ark of the LORD on the cart, along with the chest containing the gold rats and the images of the tumors. …

2 Kings 14:11
But Amaziah would not listen, so Jehoash king of Israel advanced. He and King Amaziah of Judah faced each other at Beth-shemesh in Judah.

2 Chronicles 25:21
So Jehoash king of Israel advanced, and he and Amaziah king of Judah faced each other at Beth-shemesh in Judah.
and crossed to Timnah.

2 Chronicles 28:18
The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages.

Judges 14:1-2
One day Samson went down to Timnah, where he saw a young Philistine woman. / So he returned and told his father and mother, “I have seen a daughter of the Philistines in Timnah. Now get her for me as a wife.”

Genesis 38:12-14
After a long time Judah’s wife, the daughter of Shua, died. When Judah had finished mourning, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite went up to his sheepshearers at Timnah. / When Tamar was told, “Your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep,” / she removed her widow’s garments, covered her face with a veil to disguise herself, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah. For she saw that although Shelah had grown up, she had not been given to him as a wife.
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 Kings 9:15-17
This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. / Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife. / So Solomon rebuilt Gezer, Lower Beth-horon,

2 Chronicles 8:5-6
He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars, / as well as Baalath, all the store cities that belonged to Solomon, and all the cities for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion.

1 Samuel 17:1-2
Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. / Saul and the men of Israel assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah, arraying themselves for battle against the Philistines.


Treasury of Scripture

And the border compassed from Baalah westward to mount Seir, and passed along to the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah:

1 Samuel 6:12-21
And the kine took the straight way to the way of Bethshemesh, and went along the highway, lowing as they went, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left; and the lords of the Philistines went after them unto the border of Bethshemesh…

Timnah

Joshua 15:57
Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages:

Genesis 38:13
And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth up to Timnath to shear his sheep.

Judges 14:1,5
And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines…

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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












The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir
Baalah, also known as Kiriath-jearim, was a significant city in the tribal territory of Judah. It was a place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for a time (1 Samuel 7:1-2). The mention of Mount Seir here is not to be confused with the more famous Mount Seir associated with Edom. This Mount Seir is a lesser-known location within the boundaries of Judah. The westward curling of the border indicates a change in direction, marking a transition in the territorial demarcation.

ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon)
Mount Jearim, identified as Chesalon, is part of the Judean hill country. The northern slope would have been a significant geographical marker, providing a natural boundary. Chesalon is mentioned in other biblical texts as part of the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, emphasizing its importance in defining tribal territories. The use of both names suggests a dual identity or a change in name over time, which was common in ancient times.

went down to Beth-shemesh
Beth-shemesh, meaning "house of the sun," was a Levitical city within the territory of Judah. It played a role in the narrative of the Ark of the Covenant when it was returned by the Philistines (1 Samuel 6:12-15). The city's location on the border of Judah and Dan made it strategically significant. Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of its ancient occupation, including fortifications and religious artifacts, underscoring its historical importance.

and crossed to Timnah
Timnah was a town on the border of Judah and Dan, known for its vineyards and as the place where Samson sought a Philistine wife (Judges 14:1-2). The crossing to Timnah indicates a continuation of the boundary line, marking the extent of Judah's territory. Timnah's mention in various biblical narratives highlights its role as a cultural and geographical intersection between the Israelites and the Philistines.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Baalah
A location in the territory of Judah, also known as Kiriath-jearim, significant for its association with the Ark of the Covenant in later biblical accounts.

2. Mount Seir
Not to be confused with the Mount Seir associated with Edom, this is a location within the tribal allotment of Judah, marking a boundary point.

3. Mount Jearim (Chesalon)
A mountain marking the boundary of Judah, Chesalon is another name for this location, indicating its geographical and cultural significance.

4. Beth-shemesh
A town in the territory of Judah, known for its role in the return of the Ark of the Covenant from the Philistines.

5. Timnah
A town on the border of Judah, later associated with the account of Samson, indicating its strategic and historical importance.
Teaching Points
Understanding Boundaries
The detailed description of boundaries in Joshua 15:10 reminds us of the importance of knowing our spiritual and moral boundaries. Just as the Israelites had clear territorial limits, Christians are called to live within the boundaries set by God's Word.

Significance of Places
Each location mentioned has historical and spiritual significance. This teaches us to appreciate the places God has placed us and to seek His purpose in our current circumstances.

God's Faithfulness in Details
The precision in the description of the land allotment reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. We can trust God to be faithful in the details of our lives as well.

Historical Context and Spiritual Lessons
Understanding the historical context of these places can enrich our spiritual lessons. For example, Beth-shemesh's role in the Ark's return can remind us of God's holiness and the importance of reverence.

Interconnectedness of Scripture
The connections between Joshua 15:10 and other scriptures show the interconnectedness of God's Word. This encourages us to study the Bible holistically, seeing how different parts of Scripture inform and enrich each other.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 15:10?

2. How does Joshua 15:10 illustrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises?

3. What can we learn from the boundaries set in Joshua 15:10?

4. How does Joshua 15:10 connect to God's covenant with Abraham?

5. How can we apply the concept of boundaries from Joshua 15:10 today?

6. What does Joshua 15:10 teach about God's order and structure in our lives?

7. How does Joshua 15:10 fit into the overall narrative of Israel's territorial boundaries?

8. What historical evidence supports the locations mentioned in Joshua 15:10?

9. Why is the boundary description in Joshua 15:10 significant for understanding ancient Israelite geography?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15?

11. Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63)

12. Joshua 15:63 states that the men of Judah could not dislodge the Jebusites from Jerusalem; how does this align with claims of total conquest elsewhere in the book?

13. If God promised the land to Israel, why were the Ephraimites unable to drive out the Canaanites (Joshua 16:10), raising questions about divine promises?

14. In Hosea 9:15, how do we reconcile an 'all-loving' God with the statement that God hates His people in Gilgal?
What Does Joshua 15:10 Mean
The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir

Joshua records the literal turning of Judah’s border at Baalah (also called Kiriath-jearim, Joshua 15:9; 18:14; 1 Samuel 7:1). From that well-known town the line “curled westward,” indicating a bend toward the Mediterranean slopes. Mount Seir here is a modest Judean ridge, not the Edomite range of Genesis 36.

• God’s precision in mapping the land fulfills His promise in Numbers 34:1-12.

• Each change in direction underlines that inheritance comes from the Lord, not human chance (Proverbs 16:33).


Ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon)

Moving on, the border “ran along the northern slope” (Joshua 15:11). Chesalon crowns the ridge, marking the limit between Judah and Dan (Joshua 19:41-42).

• A northern slope kept Judah’s line inside fertile highlands while giving Dan access to coastal routes (Joshua 19:40-46).

• The detail shows how God apportions gifts uniquely to each tribe (1 Colossians 12:4-11).


Went down to Beth-shemesh

The boundary drops in elevation toward Beth-shemesh—“house of the sun”—a Levitical town later famous for the ark’s return (1 Samuel 6:12-15; Joshua 21:16).

• “Went down” reminds us that geography in Scripture is real: hills, valleys, and human towns shaped daily life.

• The inclusion of a priestly city placed worship within reach of both Judah and Dan (Deuteronomy 33:8-10).


Crossed to Timnah

From Beth-shemesh the line “crossed to Timnah,” a settlement on the Sorek Valley’s rim (Jude 14:1; 2 Chronicles 28:18).

• The term “crossed” implies a natural pass, hinting at future trade and military movement—events later seen in Samson’s day.

• Even places that would witness conflict were still part of God’s allotted blessing (Psalm 16:6).


Summary

Joshua 15:10 traces a precise segment of Judah’s western border, swinging from Baalah over Mount Jearim, descending to Beth-shemesh, and finally reaching Timnah. Each landmark grounds God’s promise to give Israel a tangible homeland, showcases His orderly care, and anticipates future moments in redemptive history.

(10) Mount Seir.--Of course, entirely distinct from the place in Edom, but not precisely identified.

Chesalon is identified with Kesla, two and a quarter miles due north of Khurbet 'Erma, on sheet 17 Timnah is Tibneh (on sheet 16).

Verse 10. - Compassed. Or, deflected (see ver. 4). This is in accordance with the view taken above. The border line which had run northwest from Jerusalem now bent backwards in a southwesterly direction, and followed the ridge towards Chesalon (see note on Chesalon). Mount Seir. Not the dwelling place of Esau, afterwards the country of the Edomites (Genesis 32:3; Genesis 36:8), but a range running southwestward from Kirjath-jearim, part of which is still known as Sairah, or Saris, "auf welchem Saris und Mihsir liegen" (Kuobel). Since Kirjath-jearim means the "city of the forests," and Seir means "hairy," we may conjecture that the name was given to the ridge on account of its wooded character. This also is implied by "Mount Jearim." The side of Mount Jearim. Literally, the shoulder (see above, ver. 8). Which is Chesalon. This is identified with Kesia, a point on the summit of the ridge stretching southwest from Kirjath-jearim. The fact that the border passed northward of Chesalon is a confirmation of the view taken above. We learn from Joshua 19:41 (cf. ver. 33 of this chapter), that the border passed by Zorah and Eshtaol in the Shephelah, through a neighbourhood described in Conder's Handbook as "an open corn country." Beth-shemesh. The "house of the sun," identified with the modern Ain (or fountain of) Shems. It is called Irshemesh in Joshua 19:41. It was close to the border of the Philistines, and was the scene of the transactions recorded in 1 Samuel 6. The propinquity to the Philistines appears to have affected the principles of its inhabitants, and their conduct contrasts most unfavourably with that of the inhabitants of Kirjath-jearim. This was the more disgraceful, in that Beth-shemesh (Joshua 21:16) was a priestly city, and being inhabited by those whose "lips should keep knowledge," might have been expected to set a better example. It was required to furnish Solomon's household with provisions (1 Kings 4:9), it witnessed the defeat and capture of Amaziah (2 Kings 14:11-13; 2 Chronicles 25:21) by Joash, king of Israel. It fell into the hands of the Philistines at the time of the decay of the Jewish power under Ahaz (2 Chronicles 28:18). The name, like Baal-Gad and Ashtaroth-Karnaim, is worthy of remark, as pointing to the character of the early Phoenician worship. Timnah. Sometimes called Timnath in Scripture (see Judges 14:1-6), and Timnatha in Joshua 19:43.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The border
הַגְּב֨וּל (hag·gə·ḇūl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

curled
וְנָסַב֩ (wə·nā·saḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround

westward
יָ֙מָּה֙ (yām·māh)
Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

from Baalah
מִבַּעֲלָ֥ה (mib·ba·‘ă·lāh)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1173: Baalah -- the name of several places in Israel

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Mount
הַ֣ר (har)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

Seir,
שֵׂעִ֔יר (śê·‘îr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8165: Seir -- a mountain range in Edom, also its inhabitants, also a mountain in Judah

ran
וְעָבַ֕ר (wə·‘ā·ḇar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

along
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the northern
מִצָּפ֖וֹנָה (miṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

slope
כֶּ֧תֶף (ke·ṯep̄)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3802: The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything

of Mount
הַר־ (har-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

Jearim
יְעָרִ֛ים (yə·‘ā·rîm)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3297: Jearim -- a mountain in Palestine

(that is,
הִ֣יא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

Chesalon),
כְסָל֑וֹן (ḵə·sā·lō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3693: Chesalon -- a place on the border of Judah

went down
וְיָרַ֥ד (wə·yā·raḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend

to Beth-shemesh,
שֶׁ֖מֶשׁ (še·meš)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1053: Beth-shemesh -- 'sun temple', three places in Palestine, also a place in Egypt

and crossed
וְעָבַ֥ר (wə·‘ā·ḇar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

to Timnah.
תִּמְנָֽה׃ (tim·nāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8553: Timnah -- 'territory', two cities in Judah


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