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Audio Bible Context The Cities of Judah…29Baalah, Iim, Ezem, 30Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah, 31Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,… 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, ... Genesis 49:13-21 Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. / Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. ... 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 33:18-19 Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.” Judges 1:1-3 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.” / Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them. 1 Samuel 27:5-7 Then David said to Achish, “If I have found favor in your eyes, let me be assigned a place in one of the outlying towns, so I can live there. For why should your servant live in the royal city with you?” / That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah. / And the time that David lived in Philistine territory amounted to a year and four months. 2 Samuel 24:7 They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba. 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 48:1-7 “Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ... 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— ... Luke 4:14-15 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone. John 4:3-5 He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Acts 13:19 And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. Romans 15:8-12 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, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” ... Treasury of Scripture And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah, Hormah Joshua 19:4 And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah, Numbers 14:45 Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, even unto Hormah. Deuteronomy 1:44 And the Amorites, which dwelt in that mountain, came out against you, and chased you, as bees do, and destroyed you in Seir, even unto Hormah. Jump to Previous Eltolad Elto'lad Hormah KesilJump to Next Eltolad Elto'lad Hormah KesilJoshua 15 1. The borders of the lot of Judah13. 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 Eltolad Eltolad is a town located in the southern part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. It is mentioned in the context of the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. The name Eltolad means "God's kindred" or "God's generation," which may reflect the community's identity as part of God's chosen people. Geographically, Eltolad is situated in the Negev region, an area characterized by its arid climate and desert landscape. This location required the inhabitants to rely on God's provision and guidance, much like the Israelites did during their wilderness wanderings. The mention of Eltolad in the allotment of land underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the inheritance of the land by his descendants. Chesil Hormah Persons / Places / Events 1. EltoladA town located in the southern part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. Its name may mean "God's kindred" or "God's generation," reflecting a sense of divine heritage or community. 2. Chesil Another town within the territory of Judah. The name Chesil is thought to mean "foolish" or "hope," which could imply a place of refuge or a reminder of human folly without God. 3. Hormah A city with a significant history in Israel's journey. Originally called Zephath, it was renamed Hormah, meaning "destruction" or "devotion to destruction," after the Israelites defeated the Canaanites there. This city symbolizes God's judgment and the fulfillment of His promises. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe mention of these towns in Joshua 15:30 serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites. Just as He gave them the land, He is faithful to fulfill His promises to us today. The Importance of Obedience The history of these towns, particularly Hormah, underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands. When the Israelites obeyed, they experienced victory and blessing. Community and Heritage The names and locations of these towns remind us of the importance of community and spiritual heritage. As believers, we are part of a spiritual family with a rich heritage in Christ. God's Judgment and Mercy Hormah's history as a place of destruction serves as a sobering reminder of God's judgment against sin, but also His mercy in providing a way of redemption through Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 15:30?2. How does Joshua 15:30 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What significance do the listed towns hold in the context of Israel's inheritance? 4. How can we apply the concept of inheritance from Joshua 15:30 today? 5. What does Joshua 15:30 teach about God's provision for His people? 6. How does this verse connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15? 7. What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 15:30? 8. How does Joshua 15:30 contribute to understanding the division of the Promised Land? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the existence of the cities in Joshua 15:30? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15? 11. Can God's sovereignty coexist with human free will? 12. Are you with Me or against Me? 13. Joshua 19:2-8: How can we reconcile the extensive list of Simeon's towns with the limited archaeological evidence for these places? 14. How does sparing the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:15) align with instructions to destroy all Canaanite inhabitants (Deuteronomy 20:16-17)? What Does Joshua 15:30 Mean Eltolad“Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah—” (Joshua 15:30) • Eltolad sits among the southern towns of Judah’s inheritance. Its very placement confirms God’s promise that Abraham’s descendants would possess the land (Genesis 17:8). • The town resurfaces when Simeon’s territory is carved out of Judah’s allotment: “Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah” (Joshua 19:4). The exact same name in two tribal lists underscores the accuracy of the record; nothing is accidental or mythic. • Centuries later, the Chronicler still remembers it: “Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, Beth Markaboth, Hazar Susim, Beth Biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David” (1 Chronicles 4:30–31). Takeaway: God’s faithfulness is verified by concrete geography. The towns Judah actually walked on match the words God had already spoken. Chesil • Joshua uses the name Chesil here, while the parallel passage lists it as Bethul (Joshua 19:4). This is not contradiction but a reminder that places, like people, may bear more than one name (think of Peter/Simon or Jacob/Israel). • By any name, Chesil testifies that even small, seemingly obscure villages belong in God’s plan. Every boundary stone mattered for the covenant people (Exodus 23:31). • From Chesil southward the land tips toward the wilderness of Zin. That fringe zone became the launchpad for the spies (Numbers 13:21), showing again how Judah’s southern holdings served God’s redemptive storyline. Hormah • First called Zephath, this city gained the name Hormah (“devotion to destruction”) after Judah and Simeon defeated the Canaanites there: “So they called that place Hormah” (Judges 1:17). • The name harkens back to Israel’s earlier vow in the wilderness: “The LORD listened to Israel’s plea and delivered up the Canaanites, and Israel devoted them and their cities to destruction. So they named the place Hormah” (Numbers 21:3). • Ironically, Hormah had also marked a painful defeat when presumptuous Israelites rushed into battle without God’s blessing (Deuteronomy 1:44). The inclusion of Hormah in Judah’s territory therefore proclaims God’s grace: He can turn past failure into permanent inheritance. Key insight: The listing of Hormah in Joshua 15 is the final stamp that the land once lost in disobedience is now secured through obedience. summary Joshua 15:30 is more than a passing catalog; it is a trio of monuments. Eltolad proves the promises are tangible, Chesil reminds us that no detail is trivial in God’s ledger, and Hormah proclaims that the Lord can transform defeat into lasting victory. Together they reassure every reader that God keeps His word down to the last village on the map. Hebrew Eltolad,וְאֶלְתּוֹלַ֥ד (wə·’el·tō·w·laḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 513: Eltolad -- 'God is generator', a city in southern Judah Chesil, וּכְסִ֖יל (ū·ḵə·sîl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3686: Chesil -- a place in southern Judah Hormah, וְחָרְמָֽה׃ (wə·ḥā·rə·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2767: Hormah -- 'asylum', a place in Simeon Links Joshua 15:30 NIVJoshua 15:30 NLT Joshua 15:30 ESV Joshua 15:30 NASB Joshua 15:30 KJV Joshua 15:30 BibleApps.com Joshua 15:30 Biblia Paralela Joshua 15:30 Chinese Bible Joshua 15:30 French Bible Joshua 15:30 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 15:30 Eltolad Chesil Hormah (Josh. Jos) |