Joshua 15:21
New International Version
The southernmost towns of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the boundary of Edom were: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

New Living Translation
The towns of Judah situated along the borders of Edom in the extreme south were Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

English Standard Version
The cities belonging to the tribe of the people of Judah in the extreme south, toward the boundary of Edom, were Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

Berean Standard Bible
These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

King James Bible
And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

New King James Version
The cities at the limits of the tribe of the children of Judah, toward the border of Edom in the South, were Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

New American Standard Bible
Now the cities at the extremity of the tribe of the sons of Judah toward the border of Edom in the south were Kabzeel, Eder, and Jagur,

NASB 1995
Now the cities at the extremity of the tribe of the sons of Judah toward the border of Edom in the south were Kabzeel and Eder and Jagur,

NASB 1977
Now the cities at the extremity of the tribe of the sons of Judah toward the border of Edom in the south were Kabzeel and Eder and Jagur,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the cities at the far end of the tribe of the sons of Judah toward the border of Edom in the south were Kabzeel and Eder and Jagur,

Amplified Bible
The cities of the tribe of the sons of Judah in the extreme south toward the border of Edom were Kabzeel and Eder and Jagur,

Christian Standard Bible
These were the outermost cities of the tribe of the descendants of Judah toward the border of Edom in the Negev: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These were the outermost cities of the tribe of the descendants of Judah toward the border of Edom in the Negev: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

American Standard Version
And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the border of Edom in the South were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

English Revised Version
And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the border of Edom in the South were Kabzeel and Eder, and Jagur;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On the farthest edge of the Negev, on the border of Edom, they gave the tribe of Judah 29 cities with their villages: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

Good News Translation
The cities farthest south that belonged to them, those that were near the border of Edom, were Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

International Standard Version
The cities to the far south of the tribe of the descendants of Judah (toward the border of Edom in the south) included Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

Majority Standard Bible
These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

NET Bible
These cities were located at the southern extremity of Judah's tribal land near the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

New Heart English Bible
The farthest cities of the tribe of the people of Judah toward the border of Edom in the south were Kabzeel, and Arad, and Jagur,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah towards the border of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

World English Bible
The farthest cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the border of Edom in the South were Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the cities at the extremity of the tribe of the sons of Judah are to the border of Edom in the south, Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

Young's Literal Translation
And the cities at the extremity of the tribe of the sons of Judah are unto the border of Edom in the south, Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the cities from the extremity to the tribe of the sons of Judah, to the bound of Edom in the south, will be Kabzeel and Eder, and Jagur,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the cities from the uttermost parts of the children of Juda by the borders of Edom to the south, were Cabseel and Eder and Jagur,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the cities, from the furthest parts of the sons of Judah, beside the borders of Edom to the south, were: Kabzeel and Eder and Jagur,

New American Bible
The cities of the tribe of the Judahites in the extreme southern district toward Edom were: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

New Revised Standard Version
The towns belonging to the tribe of the people of Judah in the extreme south, toward the boundary of Edom, were Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the descendants of Judah extended toward the border of Edom southward. These are the names of the cities of the descendants of Judah: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the towns of the tribe of the children of Yehuda were on the border of Adum from the south, and these are the names of the cities of the children of Yehuda: Qabtsayel and Adar and Yagur
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the cities at the uttermost part of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the border of Edom in the South were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And their cities were cities belonging to the tribe of the children of Juda on the borders of Edom by the wilderness, and Baeseleel, and Ara, and Asor,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cities of Judah
20This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah. 21These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, 22Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah,…

Cross References
Numbers 34:3-5
Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, / where it will turn from Azmon, join the Brook of Egypt, and end at the Sea.

Deuteronomy 34:1-4
Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan, / all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, / the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar. ...

Genesis 15:18-21
On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— / the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, / Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, ...

Numbers 13:17-20
When Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, he told them, “Go up through the Negev and into the hill country. / See what the land is like and whether its people are strong or weak, few or many. / Is the land where they live good or bad? Are the cities where they dwell open camps or fortifications? ...

Numbers 34:2
“Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries:

Judges 1:16-17
Now the descendants of Moses’ father-in-law, the Kenite, went up with the men of Judah from the City of Palms to the Wilderness of Judah in the Negev near Arad. They went to live among the people. / Then the men of Judah went with their brothers the Simeonites, attacked the Canaanites living in Zephath, and devoted the city to destruction. So it was called Hormah.

1 Samuel 27:8
Now David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites. (From ancient times these people had inhabited the land extending to Shur and Egypt.)

1 Samuel 30:1-2
On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way.

2 Samuel 8:14
He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

1 Kings 9:26
King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea.

2 Kings 14:7
Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day.

2 Chronicles 26:10
Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields.

Nehemiah 11:25-30
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

Isaiah 34:5-6
When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom.

Ezekiel 25:16
therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I will stretch out My hand against the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites and destroy the remnant along the coast.


Treasury of Scripture

And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

Kabzeel

Nehemiah 11:25
And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,

Eder

Genesis 35:21
And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar.

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Joshua 15
1. The borders of the lot of Judah
13. Caleb's portion and conquest
16. Othniel, for his valour, marries Achsah, Caleb's daughter
18. She obtains a blessing of her father
21. The cities of Judah
63. The Jebusites unconquered














These were the southernmost cities
This phrase introduces a specific geographical region within the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. The term "southernmost" indicates the extremity of the land, emphasizing the vastness and diversity of the inheritance given to Judah. In the Hebrew context, the word for "southernmost" (תֵּימָן, teiman) can also imply a direction associated with the right hand, symbolizing strength and blessing. This reflects the strategic and blessed position of Judah's territory.

of the tribe of Judah
Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, holds a significant place in biblical history. The tribe is named after Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. Judah's territory was extensive and included Jerusalem, the future capital of Israel. The tribe of Judah is prophetically significant, as it is from this tribe that King David and ultimately Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, would come. This highlights the messianic promise and the central role of Judah in God's redemptive plan.

in the Negev
The Negev is a desert region in southern Israel, characterized by its arid climate and rugged terrain. The Hebrew word "Negev" (נֶגֶב) means "dry" or "parched," reflecting the challenging environment. Despite its harshness, the Negev was part of the Promised Land, symbolizing God's provision and faithfulness even in difficult circumstances. The inclusion of the Negev in Judah's territory demonstrates the tribe's resilience and ability to thrive in diverse conditions.

toward the border of Edom
Edom, located southeast of Judah, was inhabited by the descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. The relationship between Israel and Edom was complex, often marked by conflict. The border with Edom signifies a boundary of both physical and spiritual significance. It represents the separation between God's chosen people and the nations around them, highlighting the call for Israel to remain distinct and faithful to God's covenant.

Kabzeel
Kabzeel, one of the cities listed, is mentioned elsewhere in Scripture as the hometown of Benaiah, one of David's mighty warriors (2 Samuel 23:20). The name Kabzeel (קַבְצְאֵל) means "God gathers" or "God assembles," suggesting a place of divine gathering or protection. This city, though on the frontier, was part of the secure inheritance of Judah, illustrating God's encompassing care for His people.

Eder
Eder, another city in the list, means "flock" or "herd" in Hebrew (עֵדֶר). This name evokes imagery of pastoral life and God's role as the Shepherd of Israel. The presence of Eder in Judah's territory underscores the pastoral and agricultural richness of the land, as well as the spiritual metaphor of God leading and caring for His people like a shepherd with his flock.

and Jagur
Jagur, the final city mentioned, has a name (יָגוּר) that means "he sojourns" or "he dwells." This name reflects the transient nature of life and the journey of faith. It serves as a reminder of Israel's history of wandering and God's promise of a permanent home. Jagur's inclusion in the list of cities emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to give His people a land where they can dwell securely.

(21) And the uttermost cities.--The cities of the tribe of Judah are given under four heads: (a) towards Edom; (b) in the Shephelah, or plain of the coast (Joshua 15:33, &c.); (c) in the mountains (Joshua 15:48); (d) in the wilderness (Joshua 15:61).

Of those in Joshua 15:21-32, the first twenty-nine, Conder identifies only four--viz., Adadah, Joshua 15:22 (Ad'adah); Kerioth Hezron (some see a trace of Kerioth in the sobriquet of Judas Is-cariot, the man of Kerioth), Joshua 15:25 (Hudireh); Beer-sheba, Joshua 15:28 (Bir es-seb'a); and Ain Rimmon, Joshua 15:32 ( Umm er-Ruman-n). It is not easy to say precisely how the twenty-nine are to be obtained from the thirty-three, but evidently some of the Hazors are villages attached to the cities. . . .

Verse 21. - Coast. Rather, border (see note ver. 4). Southward. The term here used (see above, ver. 19) for "south" is the one which has the signification of dryness. It is, however, occasionally used in a less strict sense, as in Joshua 19:24. Though the south country was in the main an arid region, yet its intersection by numerous wadys, with their attendant streams, provided fertile spots at intervals, where the traveller might rest, cattle might be watered, and corn and other produce raised. The only places of any importance in Scripture history mentioned here are Beersheba (see Genesis 21:31), and Hormah (see Numbers 14:45; Numbers 21:3; and cf. Joshua 12:14; Joshua 19:4; and Judges 1:17). This last passage explains why the city is mentioned among the cities of Simeon as well as Judah, and is another instance of the remarkable accuracy of our author. Ziklag is famous as the residence of David (1 Samuel 27:6). It is noteworthy that t was given to him by Achish, king of Gath, in whose possession it therefore was at that time. It was burnt by the roving hands of Amalekites (1 Samuel 30:1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These were
וַיִּֽהְי֣וּ (way·yih·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

the southernmost
מִקְצֵה֙ (miq·ṣêh)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7097: End, extremity

cities
הֶעָרִ֗ים (he·‘ā·rîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5892: Excitement

of the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֣ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Judah
יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

in the Negev
בַּנֶּ֑גְבָּה (ban·neḡ·bāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south

toward
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the border
גְּב֥וּל (gə·ḇūl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

of Edom:
אֱד֖וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 123: The name of a condiment

Kabzeel,
קַבְצְאֵ֥ל (qaḇ·ṣə·’êl)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6909: Kabzeel -- 'God gathers', a city in southern Judah

Eder,
וְעֵ֖דֶר (wə·‘ê·ḏer)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5740: A Levite

Jagur,
וְיָגֽוּר׃ (wə·yā·ḡūr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3017: Jagur -- a city in southern Judah


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