King James Version
What Does Joshua 15:40 Mean?
“And Cabbon, and Lahmam, and Kithlish,”
Context
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible CommentaryCHAPTER 9 Jos 9:1-27. The Kings Combine against Israel.
**1. all the kings which were on this side--**that is, the western side of Jordan.
**in the hills, and in ther valleys, and in all the coasts of the great sea--**This threefold distinction marks out very clearly a large portion of Canaan. The first designates the hill country, which belonged afterwards to the tribes of Judah and Ephraim: the second, all the low country from Carmel to Gaza; and the third, the shores of the Mediterranean, from the Isthmus of Tyre to the plain of Joppa. (As for the tribes mentioned, see on Nu 13:29).
**heard thereof--**that is, of the sacking of Jericho and Ai, as well as the rapid advance of the Israelites into the interior of the country.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Joshua. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Joshua 15:40 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.