Joshua 15:27
New International Version
Hazar Gaddah, Heshmon, Beth Pelet,

New Living Translation
Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet,

English Standard Version
Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet,

Berean Standard Bible
Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet,

King James Bible
And Hazargaddah, and Heshmon, and Bethpalet,

New King James Version
Hazar Gaddah, Heshmon, Beth Pelet,

New American Standard Bible
Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, and Beth-pelet,

NASB 1995
and Hazar-gaddah and Heshmon and Beth-pelet,

NASB 1977
and Hazar-gaddah and Heshmon and Beth-pelet,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Hazar-gaddah and Heshmon and Beth-pelet,

Amplified Bible
and Hazar-gaddah and Heshmon and Beth-pelet,

Christian Standard Bible
Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet,

American Standard Version
and Hazar-gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-pelet,

English Revised Version
and Hasar-gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-pelet;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hazar Gaddah, Heshmon, Beth Pelet,

Good News Translation
Hazar Gaddah, Heshmon, Bethpelet,

International Standard Version
Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet,

Majority Standard Bible
Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet,

NET Bible
Hazar Gaddah, Heshbon, Beth Pelet,

New Heart English Bible
and Hazar Gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth Pelet,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Hazar-gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-palet,

World English Bible
Hazar Gaddah, Heshmon, Beth Pelet,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Hazar-Gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-Palet,

Young's Literal Translation
and Hazar-Gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-Palet,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hazor-Gaddah, and Heshmon and the House of Escape,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Asergadda and Hassemon and Bethphelet,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Hazar-gaddah and Heshmon and Bethpelet,

New American Bible
Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet,

New Revised Standard Version
Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Hazar-ada, Heshmon, Beth-palet,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Khatsar Ada and Kheshmun and Bayth Palat
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Hazar-gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-pelet;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Seri, and Baephalath,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Cities of Judah
26Amam, Shema, Moladah, 27 Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet, 28Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,…

Cross References
Numbers 34:2-5
“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 1:7
Resume your journey and go to the hill country of the Amorites; go to all the neighboring peoples in the Arabah, in the hill country, in the foothills, in the Negev, and along the seacoast to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great River Euphrates.

Judges 1:18-19
And Judah also captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron—each with its territory. / The LORD was with Judah, and they took possession of the hill country; but they could not drive out the inhabitants of the plains because they had chariots of iron.

1 Kings 4:24
For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.

2 Chronicles 9:26
He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.

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.

Ezekiel 47:13-20
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, ...

Nehemiah 9:8
You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.

Psalm 105:11
“I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.”

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

Hebrews 11:30-31
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. / By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.

Romans 15:8
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,

Galatians 3:16
The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.

Ephesians 2:12
remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.


Treasury of Scripture

And Hazargaddah, and Heshmon, and Bethpalet,

Beth-palet

Nehemiah 11:26
And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet,

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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














Hazar-gaddah
The name "Hazar-gaddah" is derived from the Hebrew roots "Hazar," meaning "village" or "enclosure," and "Gaddah," which may be related to "fortune" or "troop." This suggests a place of gathering or a fortified settlement. In the context of the tribal allotments in the Book of Joshua, Hazar-gaddah represents one of the many towns allocated to the tribe of Judah. Historically, this reflects the organized distribution of land among the tribes of Israel, emphasizing God's promise to Abraham regarding the land. The mention of such specific locations underscores the tangible fulfillment of divine promises and the importance of community and security in ancient Israelite society.

Heshmon
"Heshmon" is another town listed in the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. The name may be related to the Hebrew root "chashman," which can mean "rich" or "fertile." This suggests that Heshmon was likely a place of agricultural abundance, contributing to the sustenance and prosperity of the tribe. The allocation of fertile lands to Judah highlights God's provision and care for His people, ensuring that they have the resources needed to thrive. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of the land as a divine gift, a place where the Israelites could live out their covenant relationship with God.

Beth-pelet
The name "Beth-pelet" translates to "house of escape" or "house of deliverance," from the Hebrew "Beth," meaning "house," and "Pelet," meaning "escape" or "deliverance." This town's name may indicate a place of refuge or safety, possibly serving as a sanctuary for those seeking protection. In the biblical narrative, such names often carry theological significance, pointing to God's role as a deliverer and protector of His people. The inclusion of Beth-pelet in the list of Judah's towns serves as a reminder of God's ongoing presence and salvation, providing hope and security to the Israelites as they settled in the Promised Land. This reflects the enduring message of God's faithfulness and the assurance of His deliverance in times of need.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hazar-gaddah,
גַּדָּ֛ה (gad·dāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2693: Hazar-gaddah -- a place in southern Judah

Heshmon,
וְחֶשְׁמ֖וֹן (wə·ḥeš·mō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2829: Heshmon -- a city in southern Judah

Beth-pelet,
פָּֽלֶט׃ (pā·leṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1046: Beth-pelet -- 'place of escape', a place in southern Judah


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