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Joshua 15:41 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Joshua 15:41 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 15 verse 41 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Gederoth, Bethdagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages:”
Joshua 15:41 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 15:41
And Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages:Gederoth (גְּדֵרוֹת, gederot) means "walls" or "sheepfolds" (plural of geder, גָּדֵר), suggesting either a fortified settlement or pastoral economy. The name appears in 2 Chronicles 28:18 among cities the Philistines captured during Ahaz's reign, demonstrating the Shephelah's contested status throughout Israel's history. That God gave these border cities to Judah showed His intention for Israel to expand, not merely survive.Beth-dagon (בֵּית־דָּגוֹן, bet-dagon) means "house of Dagon," referencing the princip...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 15:41
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“And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel.”
“and struck it with the edge of the sword”
“one; the king of Bethel”
“and he killed them with a great slaughter at Gibeon”