Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah - Joshua 19:5

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the second lot came forth to Simeon, even for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families: and their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah. And they had in their inheritance Beersheba, or Sheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem, and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah” , and in chapter nineteen and verse five of Joshua we learn about, “Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah” where we read,

And Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah,

The verse reads, “And Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, …” 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 Bethmarcaboth” or Beth-marcaboth whose name means “house of the chariots” and was “a place in Simeon”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Ziklag and Bethmarcaboth” were also among the “cities” allotted to the “tribe of Simeon”. 

 

The verse continues, “… and Hazarsusah,” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and Hazarsusah” whose name means “horse village” and was “one of the cities allotted to Simeon in the extreme south of Judah and the place where Solomon kept horses”. Joshua or the writer added “Hazarsusah” to the list of places that were provided to the people of “Simeon”. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we discover that “Ziklag, Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah” were added to the “cities” that became part of the inheritance of the “tribe of Simeon” within the promise land. God gave these places to them to bring up their families and to live in worship to Him. God 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 yield our lives to 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 in keeping with His perfect plan and will for us in the world. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time we learn about, “Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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