Joshua 15:29
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Baalah, Iyim, Ezem,

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Baalah, Iim, Ezem,

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Baalah, Iim, Ezem,

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Baalah, Iim, Ezem,

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Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,

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Baalah, Ijim, Ezem,

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Baalah, Iim, and Ezem,

NASB 1995
Baalah and Iim and Ezem,

NASB 1977
Baalah and Iim and Ezem,

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Baalah and Iim and Ezem,

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Baalah and Iim and Ezem,

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Baalah, Iim, Ezem,

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Baalah, Iim, Ezem,

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Baalah, and Iim, and Ezem,

English Revised Version
Baalah, and Iim, and Ezem;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Baalah, Iim, Ezem,

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Baalah, Iim, Ezem,

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Baalah, Iim, Ezem,

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Baalah, Iim, Ezem,

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Baalah, Iim, Ezem,

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Baalah, and Iyim, and Ezem,

Webster's Bible Translation
Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,

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Baalah, Iim, Ezem,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Ba‘alah, and Iim, and Azem,

Young's Literal Translation
Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Baalah and Iim and Azem,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Baala and Jim and Esem,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Baalah and Iim and Ezem,

New American Bible
Baalah, Iim, Ezem,

New Revised Standard Version
Baalah, Iim, Ezem,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Baalah, Allan, Azem,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Bel and Elin and Atsam
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Baalah, and Iim, and Ezem;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Bala and Bacoc, and Asom,

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Context
The Cities of Judah
28Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah, 29Baalah, Iim, Ezem, 30Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,…

Cross References
Numbers 34:4
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 2:8
So we passed by our brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. We turned away from the Arabah road, which comes up from Elath and Ezion-geber, and traveled along the road of the Wilderness of Moab.

Judges 1:18
And Judah also captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron—each with its territory.

1 Samuel 27:6
That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.

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 Chronicles 8:17
Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth on the coast of Edom.

Ezekiel 47:19
On the south side it will run from Tamar to the waters of Meribath-kadesh, and along the Brook of Egypt to the Great Sea. This will be the southern boundary.

Ezekiel 48:28
The southern border of Gad will run from Tamar to the waters of Meribath-kadesh, then along the Brook of Egypt and out to the Great Sea.

Genesis 10:19
and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.

Genesis 14:7
Then they turned back to invade En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar.

Genesis 21:32-34
After they had made the covenant at Beersheba, Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army got up and returned to the land of the Philistines. / And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. / And Abraham resided in the land of the Philistines for a long time.

Genesis 26:1
Now there was another famine in the land, subsequent to the one that had occurred in Abraham’s time. And Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines at Gerar.

Genesis 26:23
From there Isaac went up to Beersheba,

Genesis 26:33
So he called it Shibah, and to this day the name of the city is Beersheba.

Matthew 4:13-16
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...


Treasury of Scripture

Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,

Baalah

Joshua 15:9-11
And the border was drawn from the top of the hill unto the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which is Kirjathjearim: …

Joshua 19:3
And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem,

Azem

1 Chronicles 4:29
And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,

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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














Baalah
Baalah is a town mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah. It is also known as Kiriath-jearim in other parts of the Bible (Joshua 15:9, 1 Chronicles 13:6). This location is significant as it was one of the places where the Ark of the Covenant was kept before being moved to Jerusalem by King David. The name Baalah is derived from the Canaanite deity Baal, indicating the syncretism and influence of Canaanite culture in the region. The town's association with the Ark highlights its importance in Israel's religious history and foreshadows the centralization of worship in Jerusalem.

Iim
Iim is a lesser-known location in the territory of Judah. The name Iim means "ruins" or "heaps," suggesting it may have been a site of ancient destruction or abandonment. Its mention in the list of towns allotted to Judah indicates the comprehensive nature of the tribal inheritance, encompassing even small or desolate places. The inclusion of such sites underscores the thoroughness of the land distribution and the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites the land of Canaan.

Ezem
Ezem is another town within the territory of Judah. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is listed among the southern towns of Judah, indicating its position in the Negev region. The Negev was a semi-arid area, requiring the inhabitants to adapt to a challenging environment. The mention of Ezem reflects the diversity of the land allotted to Judah, from fertile plains to arid deserts. This diversity required the tribe to rely on God's provision and guidance, mirroring the spiritual journey of dependence on God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Baalah
A town in the southern part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. The name "Baalah" is derived from the Hebrew root "Baal," which means "lord" or "master." This reflects the historical context where Canaanite deities were often worshipped, and places were named after them.

2. Iim
Another town within the territory of Judah. The name "Iim" is thought to mean "ruins" or "heaps," indicating a place that may have been desolate or abandoned at some point.

3. Ezem
A town also located in the southern region of Judah's inheritance. The name "Ezem" is believed to mean "bone" or "strength," possibly indicating a place of fortitude or resilience.
Teaching Points
Understanding Our Inheritance
Just as the tribes of Israel received specific inheritances, Christians are called to understand and embrace their spiritual inheritance in Christ. Reflect on what God has allotted to you in your life and how you can steward it faithfully.

The Significance of Names
The names of places often carry deep meanings and historical significance. Consider the names and titles in your life and what they signify about your identity and purpose in God's plan.

Historical Context and Faithfulness
The towns listed in Joshua 15:29 remind us of the importance of historical context in understanding Scripture. Study the history of your faith community and how it shapes your current walk with God.

Resilience in Faith
The name "Ezem," meaning strength, can inspire believers to seek resilience in their faith journey. Reflect on areas where you need God's strength to persevere.

Avoiding Idolatry
The name "Baalah" serves as a reminder of the temptation of idolatry. Examine your life for anything that might take the place of God and commit to worshipping Him alone.Verse 29. - Iim. The Alexandrian version of LXX. has Ἀυείμ here. If this be correct, the city was named after the Avim (see note on Joshua 13:4). If we take the reading in the text we must interpret by ruins (see note on Ai, Joshua 7:2).

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Hebrew
Baalah,
בַּעֲלָ֥ה (ba·‘ă·lāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1173: Baalah -- the name of several places in Israel

Iim,
וְעִיִּ֖ים (wə·‘î·yîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5864: Iim -- a place on the eastern border of Moab

Ezem,
וָעָֽצֶם׃ (wā·‘ā·ṣem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6107: Ezem -- 'bone', a place in the Negev of Judah


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