Halhul, Bethzur and Gedor - Joshua 15:58

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 “Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof. And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, and Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir, and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages: Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean, and Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah, and Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages, and Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah, Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages”, and in chapter fifteen and verse fifty-eight of Joshua we learn about, “Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor” where we read,

Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor

The verse reads, “Halhul, Bethzur, …” Joshua or the writer began with the word, “Halhul" whose name means “trembling” and was “a town on a hill in the mountains of Judah to the left of the road from Jerusalem to Hebron and about three to four miles (5-7 km) from Hebron”, “Bethzur” whose name means “house of the rock” and was “a place in Judah”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Halhul and Bethzur” were among the “cities” provided to the “tribe of Judah” within the promise land. 

 

The verse continues, “… and Gedor” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and Gedor” whose name means “wall”  and was “a town in the mountainous part of Judah a few miles north of Hebron”. Joshua or the writer added “Gedor” to the places that were given to the people of “Judah” as an inheritance within the promise land.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn about three more of the places, “Halhul, Bethzur and Gedor”, that were granted to the “tribe of Judah” within the promise land. God gave an oath to the people of Israel that they would receive an inheritance within the land upon the other side of the Jordan River, (See Genesis 15:18) and “Judah” was receiving their portion. God loves people, and His desire is to have a personal intimate relationship with all of us through 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. When we put our faith 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 our lives are pleasing to Him. (See John 3:16; 16;13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah - Joshua 15:57

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 “Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof. And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, and Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir, and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages: Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean, and Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah, and Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages, and Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah”, and in chapter fifteen and verse fifty-seven of Joshua we learn about, “Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah” where we read,

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

The verse reads, “Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah;” Joshua or the writer began with the word, “Cain" whose name means “possession” and was “the area between southern Palestine and the mountains of Sinai”, “Gibeah” whose name means “hill” and was “a city in the mountain district of Judah”, “and Timnah” which means “portion” and was “a town on the northern boundary of Judah later assigned to Dan”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Cain, Gibeah and Timnah” were also among the “cities” given to the “tribe of Judah”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “ten cities with their villages:” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “ten cities” which means “ten dwelling places or places of waking” “with their villages” or “alongside and accompanied by their, the ten cities’, settled abodes or towns”. Joshua or the writer said there were “ten” dwelling places within this area alongside their settled abodes that were given to the people within the clan of “Judah”. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we discover three more locations that were assigned to the “tribe of Judah”. “Cain, Gibeah and Timnah” among “ten” settled abodes were also to be occupied by the people of “Judah”. God was faithful to His promise to provide land to the people of Israel, and “Judah” was receiving their portion of the inheritance. God wants to provide eternally for everyone, and He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised Him from the dead after three days so when we believe and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and fill us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and empower us to live according to that truth. Let all who read these words submit to Jesus and receive forgiveness and eternal life from Him. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8: Ephesians 1:18)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah - Joshua 15:56

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 “Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof. And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, And Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir, and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages: Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean, and Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah, and Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages”, and in chapter fifteen and verse fifty-six of Joshua we learn about, “Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah” where we read,

And Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah

The verse reads, “And Jezreel, and Jokdeam, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Jezreel" whose name means “God sows” and was “a city in the Nekeb of Judah”, “and Jokdeam” whose name means “burning of a people” and was “a city in the mountains of southern Judah; apparently south of Hebron”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Jezreel and Jokdeam” were part of the territories that were provided to the “tribe of Judah” within the promise land. 

 

The verse continues, “… and Zanoah.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and Zanoah” whose name means “cast off” and was “a city in the mountains of Judah, perhaps southwest of Hebron”. Joshua or the writer added “Zanoah” to the names of the “cities” that were assigned to the people of “Judah”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we see how three more “cities”, “Jezreel, Jokdeam, and Zanoah”, were among the dwelling places that were granted to the people of “Judah”. God gave these areas to the “tribe of Judah” because He loves Israel and made a promise that He would. God loves us as well, and when we yield our lives to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of everyone and was resurrected from the grave after three days, 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 according to that truth so we live in a manner that is pleasing to Him and bears witness of His salvation to the world. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah”, 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".

Maon, Carmel, Ziph and Juttah - Joshua 15:55

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 “Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof. And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, And Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir, and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages: Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean, and Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah, and Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages”, and in chapter fifteen and verse fifty-five of Joshua we learn about, “Maon, Carmel, Ziph and Juttah” where we read,

Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah

The verse reads, “Maon, Carmel …” Joshua or the writer began with the word, “Moan" or Moanites whose name means “habitation” and was “a city of Judah located eight miles south of Hebron”, “Carmel” whose name means “garden-land” and was “a town in the mountains on the west side of the Dead Sea and south of Hebron”. Joshua or the writer added “Maon and Carmel” to the list of names of the “cities” that were given to the “tribe of Judah”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “… Ziph, and Juttah.” Joshua or the writer continued with the word, “Ziph” whose name means “battlement” and was “a city of Judah, southeast of Hebron, between Carmel and Juttah in the highland district”, “and Juttah” whose name means “stretched out” and was “a town in the mountains of Judah, in the neighborhood of Maon and Carmel; modern 'Yutta'”. Joshua or the writer included “Ziph and Juttah” as dwelling places that were allotted to the people of “Judah”. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn about four more “cities” that were granted as an inheritance to the people of “Judah”. “Maon, Carmel, Ziph, and Juttah” became locations where the “tribe of Judah” could raise their families and conduct themselves in a way that is pleasing to Jehovah God. God wants everyone to have a personal relationship with Him, and because sin has separated us from Him, He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised Him from the dead after three days. When we submit to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equipped 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 wherever we are in the world. 

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah”, 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".

Humtah, Kirjatharba and Zior - Joshua 15:54

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 “Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof. And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, And Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir, and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages: Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean, and Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah”, and in chapter fifteen and verse fifty-four of Joshua we learn about, “Humtah, Kirjatharba, which is Hebron and Zior” where we read,

And Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages:

The verse reads, “And Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, and Zior;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Humtah" whose name means “place of the lizards” and was “a town in the mountainous region of Judah, the one next to Hebron”, “and Kirjatharba” whose name means “place of Arba” and was “a place in Palestine and the early name of the city which after the conquest was called ‘Hebron’”, “which is Hebron” or “that exists as Hebron whose name means “association” and was “a city in south Judah approximately twenty miles south of Jerusalem and approximately twenty miles (30 km) north of Beersheba and near where Abraham built an altar”, “and Zior” whose name means “smallness” and was “a town in the mountains of Judah belonging to the same group as Hebron”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Humtah, Kirjatharba - which is Hebron and Zior” were included in the “cities” that were assigned to the people of “Judah”. 

 

The verse continues, “nine cities with their villages:” Joshua or the writer added the words, “nine cities” which means “nine dwelling places or places of waking” “with their villages” or “alongside and accompanied by their, the nine cities’, settled abodes and towns”. Joshua or the writer said there were “nine” dwelling places accompanied by their settled abodes that were given to the “tribe of Judah”.

When we think through the words in this verse, we discover how “Humtah, Kirjatharba which is Hebron and Zior” were included in the “cities” that were allotted to the “tribe of Judah” within the promise land. Each of these places were provided by Jehovah God, and even as He supplied what the people of “Judah” needed, so will He provide for our needs. (See Philippians 4:19) God loves us, and when He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and to be raised from the dead after three days, He made the way through faith and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord” to be forgiven of our sins, granted everlasting life and equipped with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and help us to live in a manner that is pleasing to Him and enjoys whatever allotment He assigns to us. (See John 16:13; Acts 1:8: Colossians 1:12)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Maon, Carmel, Ziph and Juttah”, 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".

Janum, Bethtappuah and Aphekah - Joshua 15:53

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 “Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof. And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, And Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir, and Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim, and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages: Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean”, and in chapter fifteen and verse fifty-three of Joshua we learn about, “Janum, Bethtappuah and Aphekah” where we read,

And Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah

The verse reads, “And Janum, and Bethtappuah, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Janum" whose name means “asleep” and was “a town in the mountains of Judah apparently not far from Hebron”, “and Bethtappuah” whose name means “house of the apple or place of apples” and was “a town in Judah”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Janum and Bethtappuah” were included within the territories that were assigned to the people of “Judah”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “… and Aphekah” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and Aphekah” whose name means “enclosure” and was “a city near Hebron in Judah”. Joshua or the writer added “Aphekah” to the dwelling places that were granted to the “tribe of Judah”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we see how “Janum, Bethtappuah, and Aphekah” were three more “cities” which were inherited by the “tribe of Judah” within the promise land. Jehovah God provided for the people of “Judah”, and He will provide for us 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. When we submit 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 into all truth and give us the ability to live according to that truth and in a way 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, “Humtah, Kirjatharba, which is Hebron and Zior”, 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".

Arab, Dumah and Eshean - Joshua 15:52

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 “Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof. And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, And Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir, and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages”, and in chapter fifteen and verse fifty-two of Joshua we learn about, “Arab, Dumah and Eshean” where we read,

Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean

The verse reads, “Arab, and Dumah, …” Joshua or the writer began with the word, “Arab" whose name means “ambush” and was “a city near Hebron”, “and Dumah” whose name means “silence” and was “a town in the mountainous district of Judah, near Hebron”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Arab and Dumah” were among the dwelling places given to the “tribe of Judah” within the promise land. 

 

The verse continues, “… and Eshean” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and Eshean” whose name means “support” and was “a city in Judah”. Joshua or the writer included “Eshean” to be among the “cities” that were allotted to the people of “Judah”. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we discover three more “cities”, “Arab, Dumah and Eshean”, that were provided to the “tribe of Judah” within the promise land. City by city and dwelling place by dwelling place was being given to the people of “Judah” to raised their families in the presence of Jehovah God. God loves to provide for people, and because we have all sinned against Him, He sent His Only Begotten Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised Him from the dead after three days. (See Romans 3:23; 6:23) Everyone who puts 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 help them live in a manner that is pleasing to Him regardless of where we are in the world. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Janum, Bethtappuah and Aphekah”, 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".