The Jebusites - Joshua 15:63

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 “Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor,  and Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages: Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages. In the wilderness, Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah, and Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages”, and in chapter fifteen and verse sixty-three of Joshua we learn what happened with, “the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem” where we read,

As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day.

The verse reads, “As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out:” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “as for the Jebusites" which means “in reference to and concerning the Jebusites who were descendants of Jebus whose name means ‘threshing place’ and were the descendants of the third son of Canaan who lived in or around the site of Jebus, the early name for Jerusalem”, “the inhabitants of Jerusalem” or “the dwellers and abiders belonging to Jerusalem whose name means ‘teaching of peace’ and is the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split”, “the children of Judah” which means “the offspring and progeny belonging to Judah whose name means ‘praised’ and was the tribe who descended from Judah the son of Jacob” “could not drive them out” or “were unable, without power and did not have the ability to seize, dispossess or take possession of them, the Jebusites, separate and apart from Jerusalem”. Joshua or the writer shared how the offspring of “Judah” were unable to dispossess the dwellers in “Jerusalem” from their city. 

 

The verse continues, “but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “but the Jebusites” which means “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the descendants of Jebus whose name means ‘threshing place’ and were the descendants of the third son of Canaan who lived in or around the site of Jebus, the early name for Jerusalem” “dwell with the children of Judah” or “live, abide and remain alongside the offspring and progeny belonging to Judah whose name means ‘praised’ and was the tribe who descended from Judah the son of Jacob” “at Jerusalem” which means “in the city of Jerusalem whose name means ‘teaching of peace’ and is the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split” “unto this day” or “to the very sunrise to sunset of this writing”. Joshua or the writer shared how the people of “Jebus” remained living within the city of “Jerusalem” alongside the offspring of “Judah” to “day” of the writing of this passage. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn through Joshua or the writer that not everyone of the pagan people within the promise land was removed. The “Jebusites” who were descendants of “Jebus” lived within “Jerusalem”, and the offspring of “Judah” were unable to remove them. For this reason the “Jebusites” lived with the offspring of “Judah” in the city of “Jerusalem” unto that current “day”. God wants to remove all sin and error from our lives, and when 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, he made the way through belief and faith 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 give us the ability to live in keeping with that truth so that our lives are pleasing to Him. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time we begin a new chapter and see how, “the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Nibshan and Engedi - Joshua 15:62

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 “Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor,  and Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages: Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages. In the wilderness, Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah”, and in chapter fifteen and verse sixty-two of Joshua we learn about, “Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi” where we read,

And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.

The verse reads, “And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Nibshan" whose name means “soft soil” and was “one of the six cities of Judah which were in the wilderness”, “and the city of Salt” or “and the dwelling place or place of waking known as Salt” which was a place in the desert of Judah” “and Engedi” whose name means “fount of the kid” and was “a town in the wilderness of Judah on the western shore of the Dead Sea”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Nibshan, the city of Salt and Engedi” were among the places in the “wilderness” that were given to the “tribe of Judah”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “six cities with their villages.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “six cities” which means “six dwelling places of places of waking” “with their villages” or “alongside and accompanied by their, the six cities’, settled abodes or towns” Joshua or the writer added the “six” dwelling places along with their settled abodes within the desert to the people of “Judah” within the promise land. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we discover three more places which were given to the “tribe of Judah” within the promise land. “Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi” were among “six” dwelling places and their towns were locations where the people of “Judah” would raise their families and give their worship to God. God wants us to worship Him, and because we have sin in our lives that separates us from a personal relationship with Him, He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind. (See Romans 3:23; 6:23) When He rose from the grave 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 with Him and given His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and empower us to live according to that truth so we bless and please Him wherever we are located in the world. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares what happened with, “the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem”, 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".

 

Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah - Joshua 15:61

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 “Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor,  and Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages: Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages”, and in chapter fifteen and verse sixty-one of Joshua we learn about, “Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah” where we read,

In the wilderness, Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah

The verse reads, “In the wilderness, …” Joshua or the writer began with the word, “in" which means “within” “the wilderness” or “the uninhabited pasture or desert area”. Joshua or the writer began to share about places within the “desert” that were allotted to the “tribe of Judah”. 

 

The verse continues, “… Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah.” Joshua or the writer added the word, “Betharabah” whose name means “house of the desert valley or place of the depression” and was “a place in Judah or in Benjamin, site unknown”, “Middin” whose name means “measures” and was “one of the six cities of Judah located in the wilderness”, “and Secacah” whose name means “thicket” and was “one of the 6 cities of Judah located in the wilderness bordering on the Dead Sea”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Betharabah, Middin and Secacah” were within the “desert” and included in the places given to the people of “Judah”.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn about three more “cities”, "Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah” which were among the places given to the “tribe of Judah”. These locations were in the desert plain and would become territories within which the people of “Judah” would raise their families in the sight of God. God knows where we are as well, and because He desires to have a personal relationship with us, He sent His Son Jesus to died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and to be raised from the grave after three days. When we surrender 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 to empower us to live according to that  truth 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, “Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi”, 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".

Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah - Joshua 15:60

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 “Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah, Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages: Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor,  and Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages:”, and in chapter fifteen and verse sixty of Joshua we learn about, “Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah” where we read,

Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages:

The verse reads, “Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah;” Joshua or the writer began with the word, “Kirjathbaal" whose name means “city of Baal” and was “a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin”, “which is Kirjathjearim” also known as “Kirjath-baal and Baalah” whose name means “city of forests” and was “a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin”, “and Rabbah” whose name means “great” and was “the capital city of the Ammonites located east of the Jordan”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim and Rabbah” were included the names of the “cities” that were allotted to the “tribe of Judah” within the promise land. 

 

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

When we think through the words in this verse, we see how “Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah” along with their settled abodes were included in the lands which were given to the “tribe of Judah”. God’s provision within the promise land was being distributed according to His desire and will, and the people of “Judah” were to raise their families in the acknowledgment and worship of Him going forward. God wants us to have a personal relationship with Him as well, and when we submit to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days 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 give us the ability to live according to that truth so we are a blessing to Him wherever we are in the world. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Psalm 34:1)

Next time Joshua or the writer shares about, “Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah”, 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".

Maaroth, Bethanoth and Eltekon - Joshua 15:59

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 “Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah, Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages: Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor”, and in chapter fifteen and verse fifty-nine of Joshua we learn about, “Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon” where we read,

And Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages:

The verse reads, “And Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Maarath" whose name means “bareness” and was “a town in the mountain region of Judah”, “and Bethanoth” whose name means “house of responses (or afflictions)” and was “a place in Judah”, “and Eltekon” whose name means “God is straight” and was “a city in the territory of Judah north of Hebron”. Joshua or the writer included “Maarath, Bethanoth and Eltekon” in the “cities” that were provided for the “tribe of Judah”. 

 

The verse continues, “six cities with their villages:” Joshua or the writer added the words, “six cities” which means “six dwelling places or places of waking” “with their villages” or “alongside and accompanying their, the six cities’, settled abodes and towns”. Joshua or the writer added “six” dwelling places and their towns to the locations given to the people of “Judah”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we see how “Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon” were among “six” dwelling places and their settled abodes were also given to the “tribe of Judah”. Jehovah God was providing for His people, and when we yield our lives to His Son Jesus who came into the world to die 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 empower us to live according to that truth so we live, wherever we are, 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, “Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah”, 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".

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…

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".

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…

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".