Joshua 15:57
New International Version
Kain, Gibeah and Timnah—ten towns and their villages.

New Living Translation
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah—ten towns with their surrounding villages.

English Standard Version
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah: ten cities with their villages.

Berean Standard Bible
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah—ten cities, along with their villages.

King James Bible
Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages:

New King James Version
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah: ten cities with their villages;

New American Standard Bible
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages.

NASB 1995
Kain, Gibeah and Timnah; ten cities with their villages.

NASB 1977
Kain, Gibeah and Timnah; ten cities with their villages.

Legacy Standard Bible
Kain, Gibeah and Timnah; ten cities with their villages.

Amplified Bible
Kain, Gibeah and Timnah; ten cities with their villages.

Christian Standard Bible
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah—ten cities, with their settlements;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah—10 cities, with their villages;

American Standard Version
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages.

English Revised Version
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah.

Good News Translation
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah: ten cities, along with the towns around them.

International Standard Version
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah, for a total of ten cities and villages.

Majority Standard Bible
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah—ten cities, along with their villages.

NET Bible
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah--a total of ten cities and their towns.

New Heart English Bible
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages.

Webster's Bible Translation
Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages:

World English Bible
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities and their villages.

Young's Literal Translation
Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities and their villages.

Smith's Literal Translation
Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities and their enclosures:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Accain, Gabaa and Thamna: ten cities and their villages.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah: ten cities, and their villages.

New American Bible
Kain, Gibbeah, and Timnah; ten cities and their villages.

New Revised Standard Version
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah: ten towns with their villages.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Qayen and Gebah and Taqna, ten cities and their fields
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Gabaa, and Thamnatha; nine cities, and their villages;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Cities of Judah
56Jezreel, Jokdeam, Zanoah, 57Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah— ten cities, along with their villages. 58Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor,…

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.

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 23:24-29
Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...

1 Chronicles 11:26-30
Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, / Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, ...

1 Chronicles 2:42-43
The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron. / The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

1 Samuel 30:26-31
When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ...

2 Chronicles 11:5-10
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

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; ...

Judges 1:8-10
Then the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire. / Afterward, the men of Judah marched down to fight against the Canaanites living in the hill country, in the Negev, and in the foothills. / Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (formerly known as Kiriath-arba), and they struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai.

Judges 15:9-10
Then the Philistines went up, camped in Judah, and deployed themselves near the town of Lehi. / “Why have you attacked us?” said the men of Judah. The Philistines replied, “We have come to arrest Samson and pay him back for what he has done to us.”

1 Kings 4:7-10
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; ...

Matthew 1:1-2
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Luke 3:23-34
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 13:19-20
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. / All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Timnah

Joshua 15:10
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:

Genesis 38:12
And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite.

Jeremiah 14:1
The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth.

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18. She obtains a blessing of her father
21. The cities of Judah
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Kain
The name "Kain" is derived from the Hebrew root "קַיִן" (Qayin), which can mean "possession" or "smith." This name is historically significant as it is also the name of the first son of Adam and Eve, known for his role in the first biblical account of murder. In the context of Joshua 15:57, Kain is a city within the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. The mention of Kain here emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites, as they take possession of the land. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of obedience to His commands.

Gibeah
"Gibeah" comes from the Hebrew "גִּבְעָה" (Giv'ah), meaning "hill" or "height." This term is often used to describe elevated places, which were strategically important in ancient times for defense and visibility. Gibeah's inclusion in the list of cities highlights the strategic and geographical diversity of the land given to Judah. Historically, Gibeah is also known for its association with significant biblical events, such as the account of the Levite's concubine in Judges 19. This reference in Joshua underscores the continuity of the biblical narrative and the interconnectedness of the events and places within the Promised Land.

Timnah
The name "Timnah" is derived from the Hebrew "תִּמְנָה" (Timnah), which means "allotted portion" or "territory." Timnah is mentioned several times in the Bible, often associated with vineyards and agriculture, reflecting the fertility and productivity of the land. In the context of Joshua 15:57, Timnah represents the abundance and provision that God promised to His people. It serves as a symbol of the blessings that come from living in accordance with God's will and the prosperity that follows obedience.

ten cities
The phrase "ten cities" indicates the completeness and sufficiency of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah. The number ten in biblical numerology often symbolizes completeness or divine order. This allocation of cities reflects God's meticulous planning and provision for His people, ensuring that each tribe received its rightful inheritance. It also highlights the organized and structured nature of the Israelite settlement in Canaan, as directed by God through Joshua.

along with their villages
The inclusion of "along with their villages" emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the inheritance. It was not just the cities that were important, but also the surrounding villages, which supported the cities economically and socially. This phrase underscores the interconnectedness of the community and the importance of every part of the land in sustaining the life and culture of the Israelites. It reflects the holistic approach of God's provision, ensuring that every aspect of life was cared for in the Promised Land. This serves as a reminder of the importance of community and the role each member plays in the fulfillment of God's promises.

(57) The four first and the four last of these are all found. Maon, Carmel, and Ziph became famous in David's wanderings (see the story of Nabal, 1 Samuel 25); and the Ziphites have covered themselves with infamy by their repeated efforts to betray him to Saul, who sought his life (1Samuel 23:19; 1Samuel 26:1).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Kain,
הַקַּ֖יִן (haq·qa·yin)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7014: Cain -- a city in southern Judah

Gibeah,
גִּבְעָ֣ה (giḇ·‘āh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1390: Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine

and Timnah—
וְתִמְנָ֑ה (wə·ṯim·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8553: Timnah -- 'territory', two cities in Judah

ten
עֶ֖שֶׂר (‘e·śer)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 6235: Ten

cities,
עָרִ֥ים (‘ā·rîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5892: Excitement

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


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