King James Version
What Does Joshua 15:50 Mean?
“And Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim,”
Context
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible CommentaryJos 9:3-15. The Gibeonites Obtain a League by Craft.
**3-15. when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard--**This town, as its name imports, was situated on a rocky eminence, about six miles northwest from Jerusalem, where the modern village of El Jib now stands. It was the capital of the Hivites, and a large important city (Jos 10:2). It seems to have formed, in union with a few other towns in the neighborhood, a free independent state (Jos 9:17) and to have enjoyed a republican government (Jos 9:11).
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 15:50 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.