King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah,
Complete Jewish Bible:
Yanum, Beit-Tapuach, Afekah,
Berean Standard Bible:
Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,
American Standard Version:
and Janim, and Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Janum{H3241}, and Bethtappuah{H1054}, and Aphekah{H664},
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Commentary for Joshua 15:53
Joshua 15:53 is a verse from the Old Testament that falls within the larger narrative of the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. After the Israelites, led by Joshua, had conquered Canaan, the land was apportioned according to tribal inheritance as commanded by God. Joshua 15 specifically details the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, which was the largest and most significant tribe, with a prominent role in Israel's history and the lineage of King David and later Jesus Christ.
The verse lists three cities within the territory allotted to Judah: Janum, Bethtappuah, and Aphekah. These cities were part of the larger region described in Joshua 15, which extends from the wilderness of Zin in the south to the border of Edom, across to the Dead Sea, up to the area around Jerusalem, and westward to the Mediterranean Sea.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites that they would inherit the land of Canaan. The specific mention of these cities serves to demarcate the boundaries of Judah's territory and to record the historical reality of Israel's settlement in the land. It also reflects the importance of land and inheritance in ancient Near Eastern culture, where a people's identity and cohesion were closely tied to their geographical possession.
In summary, Joshua 15:53 is a part of the detailed account of the tribal allotments in Canaan, emphasizing the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. The verse contributes to the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people, as well as the significance of land as a divine gift and a tangible expression of God's covenant with Israel. The mention of Janum, Bethtappuah, and Aphekah serves both a legal and historical purpose, marking the territorial boundaries of Judah and preserving a record of the Israelite presence in the land of Canaan.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3241
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָנִים
Transliteration: Yânîym
Pronunciation: yaw-neem'
Description: from נוּם; asleep; Janim, a place in Palestine; Janum (from the margin). - Strong's Number: H1054
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּית תַּפּוּחַ
Transliteration: Bêyth Tappûwach
Pronunciation: bayth tap-poo'-akh
Description: from בַּיִת and תַּפּוּחַ; house of (the) apple; Beth-Tappuach, a place in Palestine; Beth-tappuah. - Strong's Number: H664
There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲפֵקָה
Transliteration: ʼĂphêqâh
Pronunciation: af-ay-kaw'
Description: feminine of אֲפֵק; fortress; Aphekah, a place in Palestine; Aphekah.