King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah,
Complete Jewish Bible:
Ma'on, Karmel, Zif, Yutah,
Berean Standard Bible:
Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah,
American Standard Version:
Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Jutah,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Maon{H4584}, Carmel{H3760}, and Ziph{H2128}, and Juttah{H3194},
Cross-References (KJV):
Joshua 15:24
- Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth,
1 Samuel 25:2
- ¶ And [there was] a man in Maon, whose possessions [were] in Carmel; and the man [was] very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.
1 Samuel 23:25
- Saul also and his men went to seek [him]. And they told David: wherefore he came down into a rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard [that], he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon.
1 Samuel 23:14
- ¶ And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.
1 Samuel 23:15
- And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David [was] in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood.
1 Kings 18:42
- So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,
2 Chronicles 26:10
- Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmen [also], and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry.
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Commentary for Joshua 15:55
Joshua 15:55 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. The book of Joshua documents the Israelite conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua, following the death of Moses. After the major battles, the land was apportioned according to tribe, with specific boundaries and cities allocated to each.
The verse itself is part of the detailed description of the territory assigned to the tribe of Judah, which was one of the most significant tribes in Israel's history. The verse lists four cities or regions within Judah's inheritance: Maon, Carmel, Ziph, and Juttah. These locations would have been well-known to the ancient Israelites and are mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, often in historical or prophetic contexts.
Maon, for instance, is later known as the place where David spared Saul's life in a cave (1 Samuel 24). Carmel is a city that should not be confused with Mount Carmel, a more famous location associated with the prophet Elijah's contest with the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18). Ziph is another location where David took refuge from Saul (1 Samuel 23). Juttah, while less prominently featured in the narrative, is part of the inheritance of the tribe of Judah and contributes to the historical record of the geographical and tribal divisions of Israel.
The historical context of Joshua 15:55 reflects the period after the initial conquest, when the Israelites were settling into the land and establishing their tribal territories. The verse underscores the importance of land and inheritance in Israelite society, as well as the meticulous record-keeping that characterized their culture. It also sets the stage for the ongoing narrative of the Israelites in the land of Canaan, as these locations become backdrops for significant events in the history of Israel, particularly in the narratives involving David. The listing of these cities in the tribal allotment serves to confirm the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4584
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָעוֹן
Transliteration: Mâʻôwn
Pronunciation: maw-ohn'
Description: the same as מָעוֹן; a residence; Maon, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine; Maon, Maonites. Compare בֵּית בַּעַל מְעוֹן, מְעוּנִיlemma מְעוּנָי third vowel, corrected to מְעוּנִי. - Strong's Number: H3760
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּרְמֶל
Transliteration: Karmel
Pronunciation: kar-mel'
Description: the same as כַּרְמֶל; Karmel, the name of a hill and of a town in Palestine; Carmel, fruitful (plentiful) field, (place). - Strong's Number: H2128
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זִיף
Transliteration: Zîyph
Pronunciation: zeef
Description: from the same as זֶפֶת; flowing; Ziph, the name of a place in Palestine; also of an Israelite; Ziph. - Strong's Number: H3194
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יֻטָּה
Transliteration: Yuṭṭâh
Pronunciation: yoo-taw'
Description: or יוּטָה; from נָטָה; extended; Juttah (or Jutah), a place in Palestine; Juttah.