Joshua 15:31
New International Version
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

New Living Translation
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

English Standard Version
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

Berean Standard Bible
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

Berean Literal Bible
and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

King James Bible
And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

New King James Version
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

New American Standard Bible
Ziklag, Madmannah, and Sansannah,

NASB 1995
and Ziklag and Madmannah and Sansannah,

NASB 1977
and Ziklag and Madmannah and Sansannah,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Ziklag and Madmannah and Sansannah,

Amplified Bible
and Ziklag and Madmannah and Sansannah,

Berean Annotated Bible
Ziklag (winding), Madmannah (dunghill), Sansannah (palm branch),

Christian Standard Bible
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

American Standard Version
and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

English Revised Version
and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

Good News Translation
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

International Standard Version
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

NET Bible
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

New Heart English Bible
and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Ziglag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

World English Bible
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

Berean Literal Bible
and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

Young's Literal Translation
and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Ziklag and Madmannah, and Sansannah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Siceleg and Medemena and Sensenna,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Ziklag and Madmannah and Sansannah,

New American Bible
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

New Revised Standard Version
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Zinklag, Marmanah, Samsalah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Atsnaqlag and Marmana and Samsala
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Sekelac, and Macharim, and Sethennac,

Additional Translations ...



Context
The Cities of Judah
30Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah, 31Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah, 32Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon—twenty-nine cities in all, along with their villages.…

Cross References
Ziklag,

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

1 Samuel 30:1
On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down.

1 Chronicles 4:30
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,
Madmannah,

Isaiah 10:31
Madmenah flees; the people of Gebim take refuge.

1 Chronicles 4:31
Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.

Joshua 19:5
Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah,
Sansannah,

Joshua 19:6
Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities, along with their villages.

1 Chronicles 4:32
And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns—

Nehemiah 11:25
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages;
1 Samuel 30:26-31
When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; …

2 Samuel 2:1
Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD.

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 19:3
And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,

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.

Amos 1:8
I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD.

Zephaniah 2:4-7
For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon left in ruins. Ashdod will be driven out at noon, and Ekron will be uprooted. / Woe to the dwellers of the seacoast, O nation of the Cherethites! The word of the LORD is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you, and no one will be left.” / So the seacoast will become a land of pastures, with wells for shepherds and folds for sheep. …


Treasury of Scripture

And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

Ziklag

Joshua 19:5
And Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah,

1 Samuel 27:6
Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.

1 Samuel 30:1
And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;

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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












Ziklag,

A town in southern Judah later assigned to Simeon. David received it from Achish of Gath while fleeing Saul and used it as a base during his time among the Philistines. The Amalekites later raided and burned the city, but David recovered its people and possessions before beginning his reign over Judah.

1Sa 27:6 That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day…
1Sa 30:1 On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag,…
1Ch 4:30 Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

Madmannah,

A settlement in the southern district of Judah, included among the towns assigned to the tribe. Its name means “dunghill” or “manure heap.” Its precise location is uncertain, though it lay in the Negev region near other border communities.

Isa 10:31 Madmenah flees; the people of Gebim take refuge.
1Ch 4:31 Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim.…
Jos 19:5 Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah,

Sansannah,

Another town of southern Judah, probably located in the Negev. Its name may mean “palm branch” or “branching.” Though little is known of its later history, its inclusion records the extent of Judah’s inheritance in the land.

Jos 19:6 Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities,…
1Ch 4:32 And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen,…
Neh 11:25 As for the villages with their fields, some of the people…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ziklag
A town that later became significant as a refuge for David when he fled from King Saul. It was given to the tribe of Judah and later to the tribe of Simeon.

2. Madmannah
A town in the southern part of Judah's territory. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is listed among the cities in the Negev region.

3. Sansannah
Another town in the southern region of Judah. Like Madmannah, its precise location is not definitively known today.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Land Allocation
The listing of towns in Joshua 15, including Ziklag, Madmannah, and Sansannah, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to give the Israelites the land of Canaan. This reminds us of God's reliability and the importance of trusting His promises.

Historical and Spiritual Significance
Understanding the historical context of these towns helps us appreciate the spiritual journey of Israel. Ziklag, for instance, became a place of refuge and strategic importance for David, illustrating how God provides for His people in times of need.

The Importance of Heritage and Inheritance
The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel underscores the importance of heritage and inheritance in God's plan. It encourages us to value our spiritual heritage and the inheritance we have in Christ.

God's Sovereignty in Our Lives
Just as God determined the boundaries and locations for the tribes of Israel, He is sovereign over the details of our lives. We can trust Him to guide us and place us where we can best serve His purposes.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 15:31?

2. How does Joshua 15:31 illustrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises?

3. What can we learn about God's provision from the cities listed in Joshua 15?

4. How does Joshua 15:31 connect with the broader narrative of Israel's inheritance?

5. How can we apply the concept of divine inheritance in our daily lives?

6. What does Joshua 15:31 teach about the importance of obedience to God's commands?

7. What is the significance of Joshua 15:31 in the context of Israel's tribal boundaries?

8. How does Joshua 15:31 contribute to understanding the historical geography of ancient Judah?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the existence of the towns listed in Joshua 15:31?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15?


Joshua 15:31 is more than a geographical footnote. By naming Ziklag, Madmannah, and Sansannah, the Spirit records God’s meticulous faithfulness: He assigns every corner of the promised land, prepares a future refuge for David, honors obscure places and people, and calls us to trust His Word even when details remain hidden to modern eyes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Ziklag,
וְצִֽקְלַ֥ג (wə·ṣiq·laḡ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6860: Ziklag -- a city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon

Madmannah,
וּמַדְמַנָּ֖ה (ū·maḏ·man·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4089: Madmannah -- a city in southern Judah, also a descendant of Caleb

Sansannah,
וְסַנְסַנָּֽה׃ (wə·san·san·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5578: Sansannah -- a place in southern Judah


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