Joshua 15:49
New International Version
Dannah, Kiriath Sannah (that is, Debir),

New Living Translation
Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),

English Standard Version
Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),

Berean Standard Bible
Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),

King James Bible
And Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir,

New King James Version
Dannah, Kirjath Sannah (which is Debir),

New American Standard Bible
Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),

NASB 1995
and Dannah and Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),

NASB 1977
and Dannah and Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),

Legacy Standard Bible
and Dannah and Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),

Amplified Bible
and Dannah and Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),

Christian Standard Bible
Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),

American Standard Version
and Dannah, and Kiriath-sannah (the same is Debir),

English Revised Version
and Dannah, and Kiriath-sannah (the same is Debir);

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Dannah, Kiriath Sannah (now called Debir),

Good News Translation
Dannah, Kiriath Sepher (or Debir),

International Standard Version
Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (also known as Debir),

Majority Standard Bible
Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),

NET Bible
Dannah, Kiriath Sannah (that is, Debir),

New Heart English Bible
and Rannah, and Kiriath Sepher (which is Debir),

Webster's Bible Translation
And Dannah, and Kirjath-sannah, which is Debir,

World English Bible
Dannah, Kiriath Sannah (which is Debir),
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Dannah, and Kirjath-Sannah (it [is] Debir),

Young's Literal Translation
and Dannah, and Kirjath-Sannah (it is Debir)

Smith's Literal Translation
And Dannah, and Kirjath-Sannah (this is Debir),
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Danna and Cariath-senna, this is Dabir :

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Dannah, and Kiriath-Sannah, which is Debir,

New American Bible
Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),

New Revised Standard Version
Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Rannah, Koriath-sepra, that is, Debir,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Ranna and Quryath Sepra which is Dabir
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Dannah, and Kiriath-sannah--the same is Debir;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Renna and the city of Letters, this is Dabir;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cities of Judah
48These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, 49Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir), 50Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim,…

Cross References
Joshua 10:3-5
Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, / “Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.” / So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it.

Joshua 11:21-22
At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities. / No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive.

Judges 1:10
Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (formerly known as Kiriath-arba), and they struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai.

1 Samuel 17:1
Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim.

2 Samuel 5:18-25
Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” / So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim. ...

1 Chronicles 11:4-9
Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. / The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. ...

1 Chronicles 14:9-16
Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” / So David and his men went up to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, God has burst out against my enemies by my hand.” So they called that place Baal-perazim. ...

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; ...

Isaiah 28:21
For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task.

Jeremiah 34:7
as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah.

Matthew 4:25
Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

Matthew 11:21-24
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. ...

Mark 3:7-8
So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea, / Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.

Luke 4:31-32
Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. / They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.

Luke 10:13-15
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades!


Treasury of Scripture

And Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir,

Kirjath-sannah

Joshua 15:15
And he went up thence to the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher.

Judges 1:11
And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher:

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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














Dannah
This name is derived from the Hebrew root "דַּנָּה" (Dannah), which means "judging" or "judgment." The mention of Dannah in the context of the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah signifies a place of discernment and decision-making. Historically, the allocation of land was a significant event for the Israelites, as it represented the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham. Dannah, as a city within Judah's inheritance, symbolizes the establishment of justice and order within the Promised Land, reflecting God's righteous governance over His people.

Kiriath-sannah
The name "Kiriath-sannah" is intriguing, as it is an ancient name for the city later known as Debir. "Kiriath" means "city" in Hebrew, indicating a place of gathering or community. The suffix "sannah" is less clear but is thought to be related to the word for "instruction" or "learning." This suggests that Kiriath-sannah was a center of knowledge or education, possibly a place where the laws and teachings of God were studied and upheld. The transformation from Kiriath-sannah to Debir highlights the dynamic nature of the cities within the Promised Land, evolving to meet the spiritual and communal needs of the Israelites.

(that is, Debir)
The parenthetical clarification "(that is, Debir)" provides insight into the historical and scriptural context of the city. "Debir" means "oracle" or "word" in Hebrew, emphasizing the city's role as a place of divine communication and revelation. Debir was a significant Canaanite city before its conquest by the Israelites, and its inclusion in Judah's territory underscores the triumph of God's people over pagan influences. The renaming of the city to Debir signifies a new beginning, where the word of God takes precedence, and His presence is acknowledged and revered. This transformation serves as a reminder of the power of God's word to renew and redefine our lives, calling us to live in accordance with His divine will.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Dannah,
וְדַנָּ֥ה (wə·ḏan·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1837: Dannah -- a city in Judah

Kiriath-sannah
סַנָּ֖ה (san·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7158: Kiriath-sepher -- 'city of writing', a city in Judah

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

Debir),
דְבִֽר׃ (ḏə·ḇir)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1688: Debir -- an Amorite king, also the name of several places in Palestine


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