Eshtaol, Zoreah and Ashnah - Joshua 15:33

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families” which included among others “Bethpalet, Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah, Baalah, and Iim, and Azem, and Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah, and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah, and Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages”, and in chapter fifteen and verse thirty-three of Joshua we learn about, “Eshtaol, Zoreah and Ashnab” where we read,

And in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah,

The verse reads, “and in the valley, Eshtoal, and Zoreah …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and in the valley” which means “within the lowland, vale or plain”, “Eshtoal” whose name means “entreaty” and was “a Danite city located within Judah”, “and Zoreah” whose name means “hornet” and was “a town in Dan, residence of Manoah and the home town of Samson”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Eshtaol and Zoreah” that were “cities” located in the lowland were given to the “tribe of Judah”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “and Ashnah” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and Ashnah” which means “I will cause change” and was “a town in Judah”. Joshua or the writer added “Ashnah” to the list of “cities” that were allotted to the people of “Judah”. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we see how “Eshtoal, Zoreah and Ashnah” were included in the dwelling places that were granted by Jehovah God through Joshua to the “tribe of Judah”. God told the people of Israel they would inherit the promise land, and these “cities” were part of that portion that was given to the “tribe of Judah”. God loves Israel, and He loves us as well. He proved His love by sending His Only Begotten Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and He raised Him from the dead after three days so all who put their faith and trust in Him as their “Savior and Lord” will be forgiven of their sins, granted everlasting life and equipped with His Holy Spirit who will guide them into all truth and give them the power to live according to that truth so their lives will be pleasing to Him. (See John 3:16; 16:10; Acts 1:8)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Zanoah, and Engannim, Tappuah, and Enam”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon - Joshua 15:32

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families” which included among others “Bethpalet, Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah, Baalah, and Iim, and Azem, and Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah, and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah”, and in chapter fifteen and verse thirty-two of Joshua we learn about, “Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon” where we read,

And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: 

all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages:

The verse reads, “And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon:” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Lebaoth” whose name means “witness” and was “a town in southern Judah”, “and Shilhim” whose name means “fountains” and was “a city in the southern portion of Judah”, “and Ain” whose name means “spring” and was “one of the southernmost cities of Judah in the Nekeb and allotted to the tribe of Simeon and given to the priests”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain and Rimon” were added to the “cities” given to the “tribe of Judah”. 

 

The verse continues, “all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages:” Joshua or the writer added the words, “all the cities” which means “each, every and the whole number of the dwelling places or towns” “are twenty and nine” or “existed as twenty-nine”, “with their villages” which means “accompanied by their, the cities’, settled abodes or towns”. Joshua or the writer shared how there were “twenty-nine” dwelling places in total that were given to the “tribe of Judah”, and there were accompanying settled abodes that were in addition to them.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we discover more of the places that were given to the “tribe of Judah”. “Lebaoth, Shilhim,  Ain and Rimmon” were among the “twenty-nine cities” which were provided, and there were other settled abodes that accompanied them. God gave abundantly to the people of “Judah”, and He desires to give to us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we believe and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and empower us to live according to that truth so we receive all the inheritance He desires to give us. (See John 16:13; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 3:20; Colossians 1:12)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah - Joshua 15:31

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families” which included among others “Bethpalet, Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah, Baalah, and Iim, and Azem, and Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah”, and in chapter fifteen and verse thirty-one of Joshua we learn about, “Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah” where we read,

And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

The verse reads, “And Ziklag, and Madmannah, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Ziklag” whose name means “winding” and was “a town in the south of Judah, later allotted to Simeon; noted for its having been the city of David given to him by king Achish of Gath and his residence when he was joined by many of his mighty warriors and when he received word of the death of Saul”, “and Madmannah” whose name means “dunghill” and was “a descendant of Caleb”. Joshua or the writer shared how the “cities” of  “Ziklag and Madmannah” were added to the list of the locations that were provided to the “tribe of Judah”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “… and Sansannah,” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and Sansannah” whose name means “palm branch” and was “a town in southern Judah”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Sansannah” was also given to the “tribe of Judah”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we discover three more “cities”, "Ziklag, Madmannah, and Sansannah” that were provided to the people of “Judah”. Jehovah God gave these places to the “tribe of Judah” to raise their families and to worship Him for all their lives. When we yield to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us who will guide us into all truth and give us the ability to live as His witnesses in the world. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

Eltolad, Chesil, and Hormah - Joshua 15:30

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families” which included among others “Bethpalet, Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah, Baalah, and Iim, and Azem”, and in chapter fifteen and verse thirty of Joshua we learn about, “Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah” where we read,

And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,

The verse reads, “And Eltolad, and Chesil, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Eltolad” whose name means “God’s generations” and was “a city in southern Judah”, “and Chesil” whose name means “foolish” and was “a town in the extreme south of Judah fifteen miles southwest of Beersheba”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Eltolad, and Chesil” were also “cities” given to the “tribe of Judah”.

 

The verse continues, “… and Hormah,” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and Hormah” whose name means “devotion” and was “a town of the Canaanites, conquered by Joshua, allotted to Judah, and located in the south of Judah”. Joshua or the writer said, “Hormah” was included in the “cities” bestowed upon the “tribe of Judah”.  

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn about another three “cities” that were provided to the “tribe of Judah” within the promise land. God took an oath as He told the people of Israel He would give them this territory as an inheritance, and because He loves everyone, He gave us His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised Him from the dead after three days. When we put our faith and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and empower us to live in a manner that is pleasing to Him. (See John 3:16; 16:13: Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Baalah, Iim and Azem - Joshua 15:29

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families. And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur, and Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,  Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth, and Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, and Hezron, which is Hazor, Amam, and Shema, and Moladah, and Hazargaddah, and Heshmon, and Bethpalet, Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah”, and in chapter fifteen and verse twenty-nine of Joshua we learn about, “Baalah, and Iim, and Azem” where we read,

Baalah, and Iim, and Azem

The verse reads, “Baalah, and Iim, …” Joshua or the writer began with the word, “Baalah” whose name means “mistress” and was “another name for Kirjath-jearim or Kirjath-baal; modern Kuriet el Enab and a town in the south of Judah, also called Balah and Bilhah”, “and Iim” whose name means “ruins” and was “a place or town in the desert in Judah”. Joshua or the writer included “Baalah and Iam” among the “cities” that were given to the “tribe of Judah”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “… and Azem” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and Azem” or Ezem whose name means “bone” and was “a city in the Nekeb of Judah afterwards allotted to Simeon”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Azem” was among the towns given to the “tribe of Judah”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we see how three more “cities”, “Baalah, Iim, and Azem”, were also bestowed upon the people of “Judah”. As with all these “cities”, their names are interesting to examine. “Mistress, ruins and bone” were the meanings for these locations, and God knew everyone who lived within them. God in an all-knowing, omniscient God, and He knows every person who lives where we live as well. God’s desire is to have a personal intimate relationship with everyone in the world, regardless of where they live. This relationship begins when we receive His Son Jesus who came into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was resurrected from the dead after three days. As we yield to Him to be our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth and help us to live in a manner that is pleasing to Him wherever we are in the world. 

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

Hazarshual, Beersheba, and Bizjothjah - Joshua 15:28

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families. And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur, and Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan, Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth, and Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, and Hezron, which is Hazor, Amam, and Shema, and Moladah, and Hazargaddah, and Heshmon, and Bethpalet”, and in chapter fifteen and verse twenty-eight of Joshua we learn about, “Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah” where we read,

Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah

The verse reads, “Hazarshual, and Beersheba, …” Joshua or the writer began with the word, “Hazarshual” whose name means “jackal village” and was “a town in southern Judah”, “and Beersheba” whose name means “well of the sevenfold oath” and was “a city at the south edge of Israel”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Hazarshual and Beersheba” were included in the dwelling places which were given to the “tribe of Judah” within the promise land. 

 

The verse continues, “… and Biziothjah”. Joshua or the writer added the words, “and Biziothiah” whose name means “contempt of Jehovah” and was “a town in southern Judah near Beersheba”. Joshua or the writer also added “Biziothjah” to the list of “cities” which were allotted to the “tribe of Judah”. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we discover how “Hazarshual, Beersheba, and Bizjothjah” were three more of the locations within the promise land that were given to the “tribe of Judah”. One by one these locations were being enumerated. God gave the people of “Judah” these places so they could live and raise their families. God loves people, and He desires a personal relationship with all of us. Our sins have separated us from Him, and because those sins lead to death and eternal separation from God, He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for our sins and raised Him from the dead after three days. When we yield to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us to all truth and to empower us to live according to that truth so we too shall receive everything He desires to provide for us. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Colossians 1:12)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Baalah, and Iim, and Azem”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

Hazargaddah, Heshmon and Bethpalet - Joshua 15:27

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families. And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur, and Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan, Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth, and Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, and Hezron, which is Hazor, Amam, and Shema, and Moladah”, and in chapter fifteen and verse twenty-seven of Joshua we learn about, “Hazargaddah, and Heshmon, and Bethpalet” where we read,

And Hazargaddah, and Heshmon, and Bethpalet

The verse reads, “And Hazargaddah, and Heshmon, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Hazargaddah” whose name means “village of good fortune” and was “a place in southern Judah”, “and Heshmon” whose name means “rich soil” and was “a town in the extreme south of Judah; site uncertain”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Hazargaddah, and Heshmon” were also among the cities in the promise land which were inherited by “the tribe of Judah”.  

 

The verse goes on to say, “… and Bethpalet” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and Bethpalet” whose name means “house of escape or place of escape” and was “a place in southern Judah”. Joshua or the writer recounted that “Bethpalet” was included within the “cities” that were overtaken and allotted to the “tribe of Judah”

When we think through the words in this verse, we discover three more of the places which were given to the “tribe of Judah” as an inheritance. “Hazargaddah, Heshmon, and Bethpalet” which were once occupied by pagan Gentiles were now the property of the people of “Judah”. God provided this for them, and because He is a loving God, He gave His Only Begotten Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was resurrected from the grave after three days. When we believe and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, we will be forgiven of our sins, granted everlasting life and provided with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and give us the ability to live according to that truth so our lives are pleasing to Him and we receive the inheritance He desires to give us in this world and the next. (See John 16:13; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 1:18)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".