Joshua 15:62
New International Version
Nibshan, the City of Salt and En Gedi—six towns and their villages.

New Living Translation
Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi—six towns with their surrounding villages.

English Standard Version
Nibshan, the City of Salt, and Engedi: six cities with their villages.

Berean Standard Bible
Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi—six cities, along with their villages.

King James Bible
And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.

New King James Version
Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En Gedi: six cities with their villages.

New American Standard Bible
Nibshan, the City of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.

NASB 1995
and Nibshan and the City of Salt and Engedi; six cities with their villages.

NASB 1977
and Nibshan and the City of Salt and Engedi; six cities with their villages.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Nibshan and the City of Salt and Engedi; six cities with their villages.

Amplified Bible
and Nibshan and the City of Salt and Engedi; six cities with their villages.

Christian Standard Bible
Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi—six cities, with their settlements.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi—six cities, with their villages.

American Standard Version
and Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and En-gedi; six cities with their villages.

English Revised Version
and Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and En-gedi; six cities with their villages.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Nibshan, Ir Hamelah, and En Gedi.

Good News Translation
Nibshan, Salt City, and Engedi: six cities, along with the towns around them.

International Standard Version
Nibshan, Salt City, and En-gedi, for a total of six cities and villages.

Majority Standard Bible
Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi?six cities, along with their villages.

NET Bible
Nibshan, the city of Salt, and En Gedi--a total of six cities and their towns.

New Heart English Bible
and Nibshan, and Ir Hamelach, and En Gedi; six cities with their villages.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and En-gedi; six cities with their villages.

World English Bible
Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En Gedi; six cities with their villages.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and En-Gedi; six cities and their villages.

Young's Literal Translation
and Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and En-Gedi; six cities and their villages.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and the Fountain of Engedi; six cities and their enclosures.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Nebsan, and the city of salt, and Engaddi: six cities and their villages.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and Engedi: six cities, and their villages.

New American Bible
Nibshan, Ir-hamelah, and En-gedi; six cities and their villages.

New Revised Standard Version
Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi: six towns with their villages.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Jashan, Air-mehel, and En-gad; six cities with their villages.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yashan and Eir Makhil and Ein Gad, six cities and their fields
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and En-gedi; six cities with their villages.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Aeochioza, and Naphlazon, and the cities of Sadon, and Ancades; seven cities, and their villages.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cities of Judah
61These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, 62Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi— six cities, along with their villages. 63But the descendants of Judah could not drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the descendants of Judah.…

Cross References
Genesis 19:24-25
Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. / Thus He destroyed these cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground.

Deuteronomy 29:23
All its soil will be a burning waste of sulfur and salt, unsown and unproductive, with no plant growing on it, just like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His fierce anger.

Isaiah 13:19-20
And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. / She will never be inhabited or settled from generation to generation; no nomad will pitch his tent there, no shepherd will rest his flock there.

Jeremiah 49:18
As Sodom and Gomorrah were overthrown along with their neighbors,” says the LORD, “no one will dwell there; no man will abide there.

Ezekiel 16:49-50
Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. / Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen.

Zephaniah 2:9
Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.”

Amos 4:11
“Some of you I overthrew as I overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and you were like a firebrand snatched from a blaze, yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD.

2 Peter 2:6
if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly;

Jude 1:7
In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.

Revelation 11:8
Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified.

Genesis 14:3
The latter five came as allies to the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea).

Genesis 14:10
Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits, and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some men fell into the pits, but the survivors fled to the hill country.

Genesis 19:28
He looked down toward Sodom and Gomorrah and all the land of the plain, and he saw the smoke rising from the land like smoke from a furnace.

Numbers 32:38
as well as Nebo and Baal-meon (whose names were changed), and Sibmah. And they renamed the cities they rebuilt.

Deuteronomy 34:3
the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.


Treasury of Scripture

And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.

1 Samuel 23:29
And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.

2 Chronicles 20:2
Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazontamar, which is Engedi.

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Joshua 15
1. The borders of the lot of Judah
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16. Othniel, for his valour, marries Achsah, Caleb's daughter
18. She obtains a blessing of her father
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Nibshan
The name "Nibshan" is derived from the Hebrew root that suggests a dry or parched place. This aligns with its geographical context, likely situated in the arid region of the Judean Desert. The mention of Nibshan in this verse highlights the diversity of the land allotted to the tribe of Judah, encompassing both fertile and barren areas. Spiritually, it serves as a reminder of God's provision and sovereignty over all types of terrain, both in the physical and spiritual landscapes of our lives.

the City of Salt
This phrase refers to a location near the Dead Sea, known for its high salinity. The City of Salt is emblematic of the unique resources and challenges present in the land of Judah. Historically, salt was a valuable commodity, essential for preservation and purification. In a spiritual sense, this city symbolizes the call for believers to be "the salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13), preserving the truth and purity of the Gospel in a world prone to decay.

En-gedi
En-gedi, meaning "spring of the kid" in Hebrew, is an oasis in the Judean Desert. It is renowned for its lush vegetation and abundant water supply, contrasting sharply with the surrounding desert. En-gedi is frequently mentioned in the Bible, notably as a place of refuge for David when he fled from King Saul (1 Samuel 24:1-2). This oasis represents God's provision and refreshment amidst the harshness of life, reminding believers of the spiritual renewal available through Christ, our living water.

six cities
The mention of "six cities" indicates the completeness and sufficiency of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah. Biblically, the number six often represents human effort and imperfection, yet within God's plan, it is made complete. This allocation of cities underscores the organized and purposeful distribution of the Promised Land, reflecting God's order and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people.

along with their villages
This phrase emphasizes the inclusion of smaller settlements and communities within the larger inheritance. It highlights the importance of every part of the land, no matter how seemingly insignificant. Spiritually, it serves as a reminder that in the body of Christ, every member, regardless of size or prominence, is vital and valued. Each village and community contributes to the overall strength and unity of God's people, just as every believer plays a crucial role in the Church.

Verse 62. - The city of Salt. Probably near the valley of Salt (2 Samuel 8:13; 2 Kings 14:7; 1 Chronicles 18:12), which must have been near the border of Edom, and in close proximity to the Dead Sea (see note on Joshua 3:16). En-gedi. The "fountain of the kid." Here David took refuge from Saul (1 Samuel 24:1). This place, now Ain Jidy, is situated in "a plain or slope about a mile and a half in extent from north to south" (Tristram, 'Land of Israel,' p. 281). Here the ruins of the ancient city of Hazezon Tamar, or "the felling of the palm trees" (Genesis 14:7), are to be found, a city perhaps "the oldest in the world," may still be seen. "The cluster of camphire" (or rather of henna, the plant with which Oriental women stained their nails - Song of Solomon 1:14) may still be found there, and its perennial torrent dashes still into the Dead Sea. In later times than those of the Old Testament the Essenes planted their headquarters here.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Nibshan,
וְהַנִּבְשָׁ֥ן (wə·han·niḇ·šān)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5044: Nibshan -- a place in southern Judah

the City of Salt,
הַמֶּ֖לַח (ham·me·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5898: Salt -- 'city of salt', a place in the Judean desert

and En-gedi—
גֶּ֑דִי (ge·ḏî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5872: Engedi -- 'spring of a kid', a place on west shore of the Dead Sea

six
שֵׁ֖שׁ (šêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)

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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