Maachacrabbim, Zin, Kadeshbarnea, Hezron, Adar and Karkaa - Joshua 15:3

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward was the uttermost part of the south coast. And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looks southward”, and in chapter fifteen and verse three of Joshua we learn about, “Maalehacrabbim, Zin, Kadeshbarnea, Hebron, Adar and Karkaa” where we read,

And it went out to the south side to Maalehacrabbim, and passed along to Zin, and ascended up on the south side unto Kadeshbarnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and fetched a compass to Karkaa:

The verse reads, “And it went out to the south side to Maalehacrabbim, and passed along to Zin, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and it went out to the south side” which means “and it, the border of the territory belonging to Judah, toward the southern boundary or region” “to Maachacrabbim” whose name means ‘ascent of scorpions’ and “was a pass on the southern border of Palestine”, “and passed along to Zin” which means “and traversed, crossed over and advanced toward “Zin” whose name means ‘flat’ and was the “name given to a portion of the desert tract between the Dead Sea and Arabah on the east in which Kadesh-barnea was located”. Joshua or the writer shared how the border of the “tribe of Judah” proceeded within the southern region toward “Maachacrabbim” and advanced toward the desert tract known as “Zin”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “… and ascended up on the south side unto Kadeshbarnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and fetched a compass to Karkaa:” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and ascended up” which means “and departed, raised and arose” “of the south side” or “pertaining to the southern boundary or region” “unto Kadeshbarnea” which means “to Kadeshbarnea whose name means ‘holy’ and was a city in the extreme south of Judah”, “and passed along” or “traversed, crossed over and advanced” “to Hezron” which means “toward Hezron whose name means ‘surrounded by a wall’ and was a place in the extreme south of Judah”, “and went up to Adar” or “and ascended and rose toward Adar whose name means ‘exceeding glorious’ and was a city in Judah near Edom”, “and fetched a compass” which means “and turned about, encircled and changed direction” “to Karkaa” or “toward Karkaa whose name means ‘floor’ and was “a landmark on the southern boundary of Judah”. Joshua or the writer shared how the other borders of the land given to the “tribe of Judah” were toward “Kadeshbarnea, Hezron, Adar and Karkaa”. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn more about the boundaries that were allotted to the “tribe of Judah”. God was distributing the promise land to “Judah” through Joshua, and just as Joshua declared, the areas of “Maalehacrabbim, Zin, Kadeshbarnea, Hebron, Adar and Karkaa” were given to them. God is a giving God, and when He gave His Son Jesus to the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days, He made the way through faith and trust in Him to 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 in a manner that is pleasing to Him and will receive His eternal inheritance forever. 

Next time learn how, “from there it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the river of Egypt”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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South Border From the Salt Sea - Joshua 15:2

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward was the uttermost part of the south coast”, and in chapter fifteen and verse two of Joshua we learn how, “their south border was from the shore of the salt sea” where we read,

And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looks southward:

The verse reads, “And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and their south border” which means “and their, the tribe of Judah’s, edge, circuit and boundary within the southern direction” “was from the shore” or “existed from the end, extremity, border and outskirts” “of the salt sea” which means “belonging to the large body of water imbued with salt”. Joshua or the writer shared how the boundary of the territory for the “tribe of Judah” in the southern direction existed from the outskirts of the large body of water with “salt”. 

 

The verse continues, “… from the bay that looks southward:” Joshua or the writer added the words, “from the bay” which means “separate and apart from the tongue-shaped wedge of the cove of water” “that looks southward” or “that turns and declines within a southern direction”. Joshua or the writer shared how the boundary of the “tribe of Judah” also extended from the wedge sharped water cove in the southern direction.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn more about the boundaries to the territory that was given to the “tribe of Judah” within the promise land. Their boundary stretched from the edge of the large body of water known as the “salt sea” in the southern direction and apart from the wedge shaped cove of water also within the south. Boundary by boundary God was setting up “Judah” with the region where they could live their lives and raise their “families”. God loves people, and when we surrender 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 equip us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and help us live according to that truth so that we too receive an inheritance from Him. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 1:18) 

Next time we learn more about the border for the children of Judah and their families, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The Lot of the Children of Judah - Joshua 15:1

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance. Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite unto this day, because that he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.  And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war”, and in chapter fifteen and verse one of Joshua we learn about, “the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families” where we read,

This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward was the uttermost part of the south coast.

The verse reads, “This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “this then” which means “the following at that time” “was the lot of the tribe” or “existed as the portion, recompense, portion or share pertaining the people group or clan” “of the children of Judah” which means “belonging to the offspring and progeny belonging to Judah whose name means “praised’ and was the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob” “by their families” or “according to their, the prodigy of Judah’s, clan, kindred, people and tribe”. Joshua or the writer began to share of the promise land that was given to the offspring belonging to “Judah” according to their clan and tribe.

 

The verse goes on to say, “even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward was the uttermost part of the south coast.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “even to the border of Edom” which means “unto the edge, circuit and boundary belonging to Edom whose name means ‘red’” “the wilderness of Zin” or “the pasture, uninhabited land and desert open field belonging to Zin whose name means ‘flat’ and the name given to a portion of the desert tract between the Dead Sea and Arabah on the east in which Kadesh-barnea was located” “southward” which means “in a southern direction”“was the uttermost part” or “existed as the end, extremity and border” “of the south coast” which means “belonging to the southern territory, quarter and region”. Joshua or the writer shared how the plot of land given to the tribe of Judah was also from edge or boundary belonging to “Edom” which was located within the desert place belonging to “Zin” in the southern direction within the extreme border of the “south”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we discover the territory that was allotted to the “tribe of Judah” along with their kindred. Their boundaries were from the edge of “Edom” which was within the desert field belonging to “Zin” which was in an extreme southern direction. Parcel by parcel Jehovah God was giving the promise land to His people “Israel”. In other words, Jehovah God fulfilled His promise. God loves people, 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 to be forgiven of our sins, granted everlasting life and equipped with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and give us the ability to live in a way that is pleasing to Him and shall receive all the inheritance He decides to give to us. 

Next time we begin a new chapter and learn how, “their south border was from the shore of the salt sea”, 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".

Hebron was Kirjatharba - Joshua 14:15

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance. Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite unto this day, because that he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel”, and in chapter fourteen and verse fifteen of Joshua we learn how, “the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba” where we read,

And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; 

which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.

The verse reads, “And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and the name of Hebron” which means “and the fame, reputation and glory belonging to 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” “before was Kirjatharba” or “in front and prior to this time existed as Kirjatharba whose name means ‘city of Arba’ and was the early name of the city which after the conquest was called 'Hebron'”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Hebron” was formerly known as “Kirjatharba”. 

 

The verse continues, “which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “which Arba” which means “that Arba whose name means ‘four’” “was a great man” or “existed as a proud, haughty, noble and mighty male human being” “among the Anakims” which means “in the midst and middle of the Anakims whose name means ‘long-necked’ and was a tribe of giants, descendants of Anak, which dwelled in southern Canaan”. “And the land” or “and the territory, region, district and countryside” “had rest from war” which means “possessed quiet and tranquility separate and apart from fighting and battle.” Joshua or the writer shared how “Arba” who was a notable and mighty “man” in the midst of the “Anakims”, and the territory experienced calm and tranquility from fighting and battle. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how “Hebron” was known by that name after the people of Israel conquered it, but it was called “Kirjatharba” prior to that time. After this event, the region within the promise land was calm and there was no fighting or battle. Jehovah God was distributing the promise land according to His will through Joshua, and Joshua gave “Hebron”, formerly known as “Kirjatharba”, to “Caleb” as he desired. God set forth His will, and “Joshua and Caleb” were to follow it. Because they did, they were blessed. God offers His plan of salvation to everyone 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 put our faith and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grants us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and to empower us to live in a manner that is according to that truth and pleasing to Him so we receive our inheritance with Him in Heaven. (See John 16:13; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 1:11-14; 1 Peter 1:4)

Next time we begin a new chapter and learn how, “this then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families”, 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".

Hebron, the Inheritance of Caleb - Joshua 14:14

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance”, and in chapter fourteen and verse fourteen of Joshua we learn how, “Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh” where we read,

Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite unto this day, because that he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.

The verse reads, “Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite unto this day, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “Hebron therefore” which means “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, then, wherefore and on this account” “became the inheritance of Caleb” or “came about, existed as and fell out to be the possession, property, heritage, share and portion belonging to Caleb whose name means ‘dog’ and was the godly son of Jephunneh and the faithful spy who reported the Promised Land favorably and urged its capture” “the son of Jephunneh” which means “the male offspring and progeny belonging to Jephunneh whose name means ‘he will be facing’ and was the father of Caleb the spy from the tribe of Judah” “the Kenezite” whose name means “hunter” and “were the descendants of Kenaz” “unto this day” which means “to the current sunrise to sunset or the present time”. Joshua or the writer said “Hebron” came about to be the heritage and allotment of land given to “Caleb” who was the male offspring of “Jephunneh the Kenesite”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “… because that he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “because that he wholly followed” which means “since and on account that he, Caleb, completely and fully came behind and walked after” “the LORD God” or “Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name of the One True God” “of Israel” which means “belonging to Israel whose name means ‘God prevails” and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob”. Joshua or the writer said the reason “Caleb” inherited “Hebron” was because he completely and fully walked after Jehovah God. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn how “Caleb” received his mountain, “Hebron”, on account that he completely walked after Jehovah God. God wants us to completely follow Him, and because we have sin and error in our lives and those sins lead to death, He sent His Only Begotten Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and to be raised from the grave 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 put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and to empower us to “follow” Him completely so we also shall receive an eternal inheritance from Him some day.

Next time we learn how, “the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba”, 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".

Joshua Gave Caleb Hebron - Joshua 14:13

In the book of Joshua, we learned how Caleb said, “Moses swore on that day, saying, Surely the land whereon your feet have trodden shall be your inheritance, and your children's for ever, because you have wholly followed the LORD my God. And now, behold, the LORD has kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the LORD spoke this word unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old. As yet I am as strong this day as I was in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength was then, even so is my strength now, for war, both to go out, and to come in. Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spoke in that day; for you heard in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said”, and in chapter fourteen and verse thirteen of Joshua we learn how, “Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron” where we read,

And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

The verse reads, “and Joshua blessed him, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Joshua” whose name means “Jehovah is salvation” “blessed him” or “praised, saluted and congratulated him, Caleb”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” praised and saluted “Caleb”. 

 

The verse continues, “… and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and gave unto Caleb” which means “and granted, bestowed and assigned to Caleb whose name means ‘dog’ and was the godly son of Jephunneh and the faithful spy who reported the Promised Land favorably and urged its capture” “the son of Jephunneh” or “the male offspring and progeny belonging to Jephunneh whose name means ‘he will be facing’ and was a Kenezite and father of Caleb the spy from the tribe of Judah” “Hebron” which 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” “for an inheritance” or “on behalf of a possession, property, heritage, share and portion”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” granted “Caleb” the city of “Hebron” as a possession and portion. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we discover how “Joshua” not only praised and saluted “Caleb”, but he also granted him “Hebron” as a portion and possession. Jehovah God gave this location to “Caleb” through “Joshua”, and because He always keeps His word, He will also forgive the sins and grant eternal life to every person who yields to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. God has promised us eternal life with Him, and those who are wise will submit to Jesus and receive forgiveness of sin and the ability to live with Him forever. (See John 3:16)

Next time we learn how, “Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh”, 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".

 

Give Me This Mountain - Joshua 14:12

In the book of Joshua, we learned how Caleb said, “Moses swore on that day, saying, Surely the land whereon your feet have trodden shall be your inheritance, and your children's for ever, because you have wholly followed the LORD my God. And now, behold, the LORD has kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the LORD spoke this word unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old. As yet I am as strong this day as I was in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength was then, even so is my strength now, for war, both to go out, and to come in”, and in chapter fourteen and verse twelve of Joshua we learn how Caleb said, “therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spoke in that day” where we read,

Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spoke in that day; for you heard in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.

The verse reads, “Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spoke in that day;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “now therefore give me this mountain” which means “at this time wherefore, then and on this account, grant, bestow and assign to me, Caleb, this particular rising above the plain or range of mountains”, “whereof the LORD spoke” or “in which Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God uttered, declared and proclaimed” “in that day” which means “within that particular time period”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Caleb” requested that “Joshua” grant to him the “mountain” that was promised to him by Jehovah God. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “for you heard in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced:” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “for you heard in that day” which means “because, since and on account that you, Joshua, have been given the faculty for hearing, perceiving and understanding within that particular time period”, “how the Anakims were there” or “that the Anakims whose name means ‘long-necked’ and were a tribe of giants, descendants of Anak, which dwelled in southern Canaan, existed within the mountain”, “and that the cities” which means “and that the dwelling places and towns” “were great and fenced” or “existed as large, intense, massive, enclosed, fortified and inaccessible”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Caleb” told “Joshua” that he understood within that time period that the “Anakims” who were giants existed within the mountain and they had massive and fortified dwelling places in which to live. 

Finally the verse says, “ if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.” Joshua or the writer concluded this verse with the words, “if so be the LORD” or “whether and in case that Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “will be with me” which means “shall accompany and exist alongside me, Caleb”, “then I shall be able to drive them out” or “at that time I, Caleb, will have the ability to seize, dispossess, disinherit and impoverish them, the Anakims”,  “as the LORD said” which means “in likeness to the manner that Jehovah who is the existing One and is the name of the One True God, uttered, declared and proclaimed”. Joshua or the writer ended this verse by sharing how “Caleb” told Joshua if Jehovah God accompanied him, he would be able to dispossess and impoverish the “Anakims” like Jehovah God declared.  

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how “Caleb” told “Joshua” to bestow upon him the “mountain” that Jehovah God promised him, because he knew “Joshua” was aware of the “Anakim giants” who lived in massive and fortified dwelling places there. “Caleb” also told “Joshua” if Jehovah God would accompany him, he would dispossess the “Anakims” like God told him he would. “Caleb” knew God would keep His promise, and although He uses people to fulfill His will at times, what God desires shall be done. This same Almighty God sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and He raised Him from the dead three days later, so when we put our faith and trust in 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 take possession of all He desires for our lives. 

Next time we learn how, “Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron”, 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".