King James Version
Joshua 15:62 in the King James Version says “And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.” — study this verse from Joshua chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.”
Joshua 15:62 · KJV
Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages:
In the wilderness, Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah,
And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.
As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“cities”
H5892a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
“cities”
H5892a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
“six”
H8337six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal, sixth
“with their villages”
H2691a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
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