Joshua 15:38
New International Version
Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,

New Living Translation
Dilean, Mizpeh, Joktheel,

English Standard Version
Dilean, Mizpeh, Joktheel,

Berean Standard Bible
Dilan, Mizpeh, Joktheel,

King James Bible
And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

New King James Version
Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,

New American Standard Bible
Dilean, Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

NASB 1995
and Dilean and Mizpeh and Joktheel,

NASB 1977
and Dilean and Mizpeh and Joktheel,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Dilean and Mizpeh and Joktheel,

Amplified Bible
and Dilean and Mizpeh and Joktheel,

Christian Standard Bible
Dilan, Mizpeh, Jokthe-el,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Dilan, Mizpeh, Jokthe-el,

American Standard Version
and Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

English Revised Version
and Dilan, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,

Good News Translation
Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,

International Standard Version
Dilan, Mizpeh, Joktheel,

Majority Standard Bible
Dilan, Mizpeh, Joktheel,

NET Bible
Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,

New Heart English Bible
and Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

World English Bible
Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

Young's Literal Translation
and Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Delean and Masepha and Jecthel,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Dilean and Mizpeh and Joktheel,

New American Bible
Dilean, Mizpeh, Joktheel,

New Revised Standard Version
Dilan, Mizpeh, Jokthe-el,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Dilban, Kaspa, Nakthael,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Dalban and Qatspa and Naqthayel
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Dilan, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Dalad, and Maspha, and Jachareel,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cities of Judah
37Zenan, Hadashah, Migdal-gad, 38Dilan, Mizpeh, Joktheel, 39Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,…

Cross References
Joshua 10:40-42
So Joshua conquered the whole region—the hill country, the Negev, the foothills, and the slopes, together with all their kings—leaving no survivors. He devoted to destruction everything that breathed, just as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded. / Joshua conquered the area from Kadesh-barnea to Gaza, and the whole region of Goshen as far as Gibeon. / And because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel, Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign.

Joshua 11:16-23
So Joshua took this entire region: the hill country, all the Negev, all the land of Goshen, the western foothills, the Arabah, and the mountains of Israel and their foothills, / from Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir, as far as Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon at the foot of Mount Hermon. He captured all their kings and struck them down, putting them to death. / Joshua waged war against all these kings for a long period of time. ...

Joshua 12:7-24
And these are the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites conquered beyond the Jordan to the west, from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir (according to the allotments to the tribes of Israel, Joshua gave them as an inheritance / the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites): / the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one; ...

Joshua 18:21-28
These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, / Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, / Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, ...

Judges 1:9
Afterward, the men of Judah marched down to fight against the Canaanites living in the hill country, in the Negev, and in the foothills.

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; ...

1 Chronicles 6:54-81
Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...

1 Chronicles 9:2-3
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

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; ...

Ezekiel 48:1-29
“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 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. ...

Matthew 4:25
Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

Matthew 19:1
When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.

Mark 3:7-8
So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea, / Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.

Luke 4:42-44
At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place, and the crowds were looking for Him. They came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving. / But Jesus told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent.” / And He continued to preach in the synagogues of Judea.


Treasury of Scripture

And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

Mizpeh

Genesis 31:48,49
And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed; …

Judges 20:1
Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.

Judges 21:5
And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto the LORD? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the LORD to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death.

Joktheel

2 Kings 14:7
He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.

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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














Dilan
Dilan is one of the towns listed in the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. Its exact location is not definitively known today, but it is part of the southern hill country. The mention of Dilan in the context of Judah's inheritance highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land (Genesis 15:18-21). The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel is a testament to God's faithfulness and the importance of land in Israel's identity and covenant relationship with God.

Mizpeh
Mizpeh, meaning "watchtower" or "lookout," is a name given to several locations in the Bible. This particular Mizpeh in Judah should not be confused with other Mizpehs, such as the one in Gilead or the one associated with Samuel. The name suggests a place of strategic importance, possibly used for military or communication purposes. Mizpeh's role as a lookout point underscores the need for vigilance and readiness, themes echoed in the New Testament where believers are called to be watchful (1 Peter 5:8).

Joktheel
Joktheel is another town within the territory of Judah. The name means "subdued by God," which may reflect a historical event or divine intervention associated with the town. This name serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and power over the nations and territories. The concept of God subduing enemies is a recurring theme in the Bible, seen in passages like Psalm 47:3, where God is depicted as subduing peoples under His chosen ones. Joktheel's inclusion in Judah's inheritance signifies the broader narrative of God's people overcoming through divine assistance.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Dilean
A town mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah. Its exact location is not definitively known today, but it was part of the southern hill country of Judah.

2. Mizpeh
This name means "watchtower" or "lookout" in Hebrew. There are several places named Mizpeh in the Bible, but this particular Mizpeh is a town in the territory of Judah. It signifies a place of vigilance and observation.

3. Joktheel
Another town in the territory of Judah. The name means "subdued by God" in Hebrew, indicating a place that has been conquered or brought under control by divine intervention.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment
The listing of towns in Joshua 15, including Dilean, Mizpeh, and Joktheel, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites. Believers can trust in God's promises today, knowing He is faithful to fulfill them.

Significance of Names
The meanings of the town names (e.g., Mizpeh as "watchtower" and Joktheel as "subdued by God") remind us of the spiritual truths that God is our watchtower and that He subdues our enemies. We should remain vigilant in our spiritual lives and trust in God's power.

Inheritance and Identity
Just as the Israelites received their inheritance, Christians have an inheritance in Christ. Understanding our spiritual inheritance helps us live with purpose and identity in God's kingdom.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Dilan,
וְדִלְעָ֥ן (wə·ḏil·‘ān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1810: Dilean -- a city in Judah

Mizpeh,
וְהַמִּצְפֶּ֖ה (wə·ham·miṣ·peh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4708: Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel

Joktheel,
וְיָקְתְאֵֽל׃ (wə·yā·qə·ṯə·’êl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3371: Joktheel -- a city in Judah, also a city in Edom


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