Joshua 15:23
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Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

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Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

English Standard Version
Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

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Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

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And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

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Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

New American Standard Bible
Kedesh, Hazor, and Ithnan,

NASB 1995
and Kedesh and Hazor and Ithnan,

NASB 1977
and Kedesh and Hazor and Ithnan,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Kedesh and Hazor and Ithnan,

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and Kedesh and Hazor and Ithnan,

Christian Standard Bible
Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

American Standard Version
and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

English Revised Version
and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

Good News Translation
Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

International Standard Version
Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

Majority Standard Bible
Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

NET Bible
Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,

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and Kedesh, and Hazor Ithnan,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

World English Bible
Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

Young's Literal Translation
and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Kedesh and Hazor and Ithnan,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Cades and Asor and Jethnam,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Kadesh and Hazor and Ithnan,

New American Bible
Kedesh, Hazor, and Ithnan;

New Revised Standard Version
Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Kedesh, Hazor, Nathnin,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Qadesh and Khatsur and Nathnin
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Cades, and Asorionain, and Maenam,

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Context
The Cities of Judah
22Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, 23Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, 24Ziph, Telem, Bealoth,…

Cross References
Joshua 19:1-9
The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...

1 Chronicles 4:28-33
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...

Numbers 34:2-12
“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: / 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, ...

Deuteronomy 19:8-9
And if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as He swore to your fathers, and gives you all the land He promised them, / and if you carefully keep all these commandments I am giving you today, loving the LORD your God and walking in His ways at all times, then you are to add three more cities to these three.

Judges 1:1-2
After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.”

1 Kings 4:7-19
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...

Ezekiel 47:13-23
This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. / This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, ...

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, ...

Exodus 23:31
And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you.

2 Samuel 24:1-9
Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” / So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” / But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” ...

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; ...

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.


Treasury of Scripture

And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

Kedesh

Joshua 12:22
The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;

Numbers 33:37
And they removed from Kadesh, and pitched in mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.

Deuteronomy 1:19
And when we departed from Horeb, we went through all that great and terrible wilderness, which ye saw by the way of the mountain of the Amorites, as the LORD our God commanded us; and we came to Kadeshbarnea.

Hazor the LXX.

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Joshua 15
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Kedesh
Kedesh is one of the cities listed in the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. It is important to distinguish this Kedesh from other locations with the same name, such as Kedesh in Naphtali, which was a city of refuge. The name "Kedesh" means "holy" or "sacred," indicating its possible significance in religious practices or its status as a consecrated place. The location of this Kedesh is not definitively identified today, but it is believed to be in the southern part of Judah's territory. The mention of Kedesh in this context highlights the comprehensive nature of the land distribution among the tribes of Israel, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham regarding the land.

Hazor
Hazor in this context should not be confused with the more famous Hazor in the north, which was a major Canaanite city and later a significant Israelite city. This Hazor is a lesser-known location within Judah's inheritance. The name "Hazor" means "enclosure" or "fortress," suggesting it may have been a fortified settlement. The presence of multiple cities named Hazor in the biblical narrative reflects the commonality of certain names and the widespread nature of Canaanite culture before Israel's conquest. The listing of Hazor among Judah's cities underscores the tribe's strategic and diverse holdings in the Promised Land.

Ithnan
Ithnan is one of the cities mentioned in the southern part of Judah's territory. Its exact location is uncertain, and it is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, which suggests it may have been a smaller or less significant settlement. The inclusion of Ithnan in the list of cities demonstrates the thoroughness of the land division process and the importance of even minor locations in the fulfillment of God's covenant with Israel. The detailed recording of such cities in Scripture emphasizes the historical and legal aspects of the land allotment, ensuring that each tribe received its rightful inheritance as ordained by God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Kedesh
A city located in the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. The name "Kedesh" means "holy" or "sacred" in Hebrew, indicating its possible significance as a place of worship or sanctuary.

2. Hazor
Another city within the boundaries of Judah. Not to be confused with the more famous Hazor in the north, this Hazor is part of the southern hill country. The name "Hazor" means "enclosure" or "village."

3. Ithnan
A lesser-known city in the list of towns within Judah's inheritance. The meaning of "Ithnan" is not entirely clear, but it is part of the detailed territorial description given to the tribe of Judah.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Inheritance
The detailed listing of cities in Joshua 15 highlights the importance of inheritance and God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the tribes of Israel. Believers today can trust in God's promises and His provision for their lives.

Significance of Names
The names of the cities, such as Kedesh meaning "holy," remind us of the importance of holiness and dedication to God in our own lives. We are called to be set apart for His purposes.

God's Sovereignty in Details
The meticulous recording of territories and cities shows God's sovereignty and attention to detail. This encourages us to trust that God is involved in the details of our lives and has a plan for each of us.

Community and Belonging
The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel emphasizes the importance of community and belonging. As believers, we are part of a spiritual community and have a place in God's family.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Kedesh,
וְקֶ֥דֶשׁ (wə·qe·ḏeš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6943: Kedesh -- 'sanctuary', the name of several places in Israel

Hazor,
וְחָצ֖וֹר (wə·ḥā·ṣō·wr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2674: Hazor -- the name of several places in Palestine, also one in Arabia

Ithnan,
וְיִתְנָֽן׃ (wə·yiṯ·nān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3497: Ithnan -- a city in the desert of Judah


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