New International Version Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain and Rimmon—a total of twenty-nine towns and their villages. New Living Translation Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon—twenty-nine towns with their surrounding villages. English Standard Version Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon: in all, twenty-nine cities with their villages. Berean Standard Bible Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon—twenty-nine cities in all, along with their villages. Berean Literal Bible and Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon—all the cities are twenty-nine, and their villages. King James Bible And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages: New King James Version Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty-nine, with their villages. New American Standard Bible Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon; in all, twenty-nine cities with their villages. NASB 1995 and Lebaoth and Shilhim and Ain and Rimmon; in all, twenty-nine cities with their villages. NASB 1977 and Lebaoth and Shilhim and Ain and Rimmon; in all, twenty-nine cities with their villages. Legacy Standard Bible and Lebaoth and Shilhim and Ain and Rimmon; in all, twenty-nine cities with their villages. Amplified Bible and Lebaoth and Shilhim and Ain and Rimmon; in all twenty-nine cities with their villages. Berean Annotated Bible Lebaoth (witness), Shilhim (fountains), Ain (spring), and Rimmon (pomegranate)—twenty-nine cities in all, along with their villages. Christian Standard Bible Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon—twenty-nine cities in all, with their settlements. Holman Christian Standard Bible Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon—29 cities in all, with their villages. American Standard Version and Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages. English Revised Version and Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages. GOD'S WORD® Translation Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon. Good News Translation Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon: twenty-nine cities in all, along with the towns around them. International Standard Version Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon, for a total of 29 cities and villages. NET Bible Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon--a total of twenty-nine cities and their towns. New Heart English Bible and Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and En Rimmon. All the cities are twenty-nine, with their villages. Webster's Bible Translation And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon—twenty-nine cities in all, along with their villages. World English Bible Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon. All the cities are twenty-nine, with their villages. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon; all the cities [are] twenty-nine, and their villages. Berean Literal Bible and Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon—all the cities are twenty-nine, and their villages. Young's Literal Translation and Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon; all the cities are twenty and nine, and their villages. Smith's Literal Translation And Lebaoth and Shilhim and Ain and Rimmon: all the cities twenty and nine and their enclosures: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLebaoth and Selim and Aen and Remmon: all the cities twenty-nine, and their villages. Catholic Public Domain Version Lebaoth and Shilhim, and Ain and Rimmon. All the cities were twenty-nine, and their villages. New American Bible Lebaoth, Shilhim, and Ain and Rimmon; a total of twenty-nine cities with their villages. New Revised Standard Version Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon: in all, twenty-nine towns, with their villages. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLebaoth, Shaloh, and Airmon, all the cities are thirty-six with their villages; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Labeuth and Shlukh and Irmun, all thirty six cities and their fields OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon; all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages. Brenton Septuagint Translation and Labos, and Sale, and Eromoth; twenty-nine cities, and their villages. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Cities of Judah…31Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah, 32Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon— twenty-nine cities in all, along with their villages. 33These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah,… Cross References Lebaoth Joshua 19:6 Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities, along with their villages. 1 Chronicles 4:28-31 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, … Shilhim Joshua 19:2-9 and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, / Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, … 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; … Ain Joshua 19:7 Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities, along with their villages, 1 Chronicles 4:32 And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns— and Rimmon— Nehemiah 11:29 in En-rimmon, Zorah, Jarmuth, Zechariah 14:10 All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain, but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses. twenty-nine cities in all Joshua 19:8 and all the villages surrounding these cities as far as Baalath-beer (Ramah of the Negev). This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Simeon. Joshua 21:41-42 For the Levites, then, there were forty-eight cities in all, together with their pasturelands, within the territory of the Israelites. / Each of these cities had its own surrounding pasturelands; this was true for all the cities. along with their villages. Joshua 13:28 This was the inheritance of the clans of the Gadites, including the cities and villages. 1 Chronicles 4:33 and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record: 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, … Joshua 19:1-9 The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, … Genesis 15:18-21 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— / the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, / Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, … Deuteronomy 34:1-4 Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan, / all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, / the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar. … Treasury of Scripture And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages: Numbers 34:11 And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward: Rimmon Nehemiah 11:29 And at Enrimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth, Jump to Previous Ain A'in Cities Hamlets Lebaoth Nine Places Rimmon Total Towns Twenty Twenty-Nine Unwalled VillagesJump to Next Ain A'in Cities Hamlets Lebaoth Nine Places Rimmon Total Towns Twenty Twenty-Nine Unwalled VillagesJoshua 15 1. The borders of the lot of Judah13. 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 Lebaoth, Lebaoth, meaning “lions,” stood among the towns of Judah’s southern district, a dry borderland where settlements depended on pasture, wells, and seasonal water. Jos 19:6 Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities,… Shilhim, Shilhim, meaning “fountains” or “springs,” belonged to the same Negev region, where reliable water sources shaped the location and survival of communities. Jos 19:2-9 and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah,… Ain, Ain, meaning “spring” or “eye,” was likely centered near a spring, making it suitable for habitation, livestock, and cultivation. Jos 19:7 Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities… and Rimmon— Rimmon, meaning “pomegranate,” completed this group of southern towns, probably serving the surrounding agricultural and pastoral villages. Neh 11:29 in En-rimmon, Zorah, Jarmuth, twenty-nine cities in all, The recorded number preserves the official allotment of Judah’s cities in this district. Jos 19:8 and all the villages surrounding these cities… along with their villages. The cities governed smaller settlements and farmland around them, forming the wider community of Judah’s inheritance. Jos 13:28 This was the inheritance of the clans of the Gadites,… Persons / Places / Events 1. LebaothA town in the southern part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. Its name means "lionesses," which may indicate strength or a notable feature of the area. 2. Shilhim Another town within Judah's inheritance. The name is less clear in meaning but is part of the southern settlements. 3. Ain A town whose name means "spring" or "fountain," suggesting a location with a water source, which would be vital for settlement. 4. Rimmon A town that means "pomegranate," a fruit often associated with abundance and blessing in the Bible. 5. The Tribe of Judah The tribe receiving this inheritance, known for its leadership role among the tribes of Israel and its connection to the lineage of King David and ultimately Jesus Christ. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of PromisesThe allocation of land to Judah is a fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It reminds us that God is faithful to His word. Significance of Names and Places The names of the towns (e.g., Lebaoth, Ain, Rimmon) reflect characteristics or resources of the area, reminding us to consider the significance of our own "territories" and how God has equipped us. Inheritance and Responsibility Just as Judah received a physical inheritance, believers receive a spiritual inheritance in Christ. We are called to steward our inheritance responsibly. Community and Belonging The mention of cities and villages highlights the importance of community. As believers, we are part of a larger body and have a role within our spiritual community. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 15:32?2. How does Joshua 15:32 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's provision from the cities listed in Joshua 15:32? 4. How does Joshua 15:32 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 17? 5. How can we apply the concept of inheritance from Joshua 15:32 in our lives? 6. What does Joshua 15:32 teach us about the importance of specific details in Scripture? 7. What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:32 for Israel's history? 8. How does Joshua 15:32 reflect God's promise to the Israelites? 9. Why are specific cities mentioned in Joshua 15:32 important for biblical archaeology? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15? Verse 32. - Ain, Rimmon (see Joshua 19:7; 1 Chronicles 4:32; Nehemiah 11:29). More likely the name of one place Ain-Rimmon, the fountain of the god Rimmon. For Rimmon see 2 Kings 5:18. The word signifying eye, or fountain, is written indifferently Ain or En in our version (see En-shemesh and En-rogel in this chapter). Bitumen is mentioned in Zechariah 14:10 as "south of Jerusalem." Now Umm er-Rumamin (Conder). Verse 32. Twenty-nine. There is another of the very common errors of numbers here. The actual number is thirty-six. The error is as old as the LXX. version. Joshua 15:32 is more than a travel itinerary. Each name verifies that the Lord delivered on His promise down to the last boundary stone. Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon show how God values every tribe, town, and village. The count of twenty-nine cities underscores Scripture’s precision and God’s sufficiency. Together they invite us to trust that the same faithful God still assigns, protects, and blesses every place His people set their feet. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Lebaoth,וּלְבָא֥וֹת (ū·lə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3822: Lebaoth -- a city in southern Judah Shilhim, וְשִׁלְחִ֖ים (wə·šil·ḥîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7978: Shilhim -- a city in southern Judah Ain, וְעַ֣יִן (wə·‘a·yin) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5871: Ain -- a spring (of water) and Rimmon— וְרִמּ֑וֹן (wə·rim·mō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7417: A Syrian god twenty-nine עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth cities עָרִ֛ים (‘ā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement in all, כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every along with their villages. וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet Additonal Resources Joshua 15:32 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 15:32 Bible Gateway Joshua 15:32 Bible.com Joshua 15:32 NIV |
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