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…

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