Joshua 15:39
New International Version
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

New Living Translation
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

English Standard Version
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

Berean Standard Bible
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

King James Bible
Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

New King James Version
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

New American Standard Bible
Lachish, Bozkath, and Eglon,

NASB 1995
Lachish and Bozkath and Eglon,

NASB 1977
Lachish and Bozkath and Eglon,

Legacy Standard Bible
Lachish and Bozkath and Eglon,

Amplified Bible
Lachish and Bozkath and Eglon,

Christian Standard Bible
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

American Standard Version
Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

English Revised Version
Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

Good News Translation
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

International Standard Version
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

Majority Standard Bible
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

NET Bible
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

New Heart English Bible
Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

Webster's Bible Translation
Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

World English Bible
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

Young's Literal Translation
Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

Smith's Literal Translation
Lachish and Bozkath and Eglon,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Lachis and Bascath and Eglon,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Lachish and Bozkath and Eglon,

New American Bible
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

New Revised Standard Version
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Lachish, Ezkat, Eglon,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Lakish and Azqath and Agulan
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Basedoth, and Ideadalea;

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Context
The Cities of Judah
38Dilan, Mizpeh, Joktheel, 39Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon, 40Cabbon, Lahmas, Chitlish,…

Cross References
Joshua 10:3-5
Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, / “Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.” / So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it.

Joshua 12:13
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

1 Samuel 17:1
Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim.

2 Chronicles 11:5-10
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

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; ...

Jeremiah 34:7
as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah.

Micah 1:15
I will again bring a conqueror against you, O dweller of Mareshah. The glory of Israel will come to Adullam.

Zechariah 9:5-7
Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited. / A mixed race will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. / I will remove the blood from their mouths and the abominations from between their teeth. Then they too will become a remnant for our God; they will become like a clan in Judah, and Ekron will be like the Jebusites.

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

Matthew 11:21-24
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. ...

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 10:13-15
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades!

John 12:21
They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

Acts 8:1
And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

Lachish

Joshua 10:3,31,32
Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying, …

Joshua 12:11
The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;

2 Kings 18:14,17
And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have offended; return from me: that which thou puttest on me will I bear. And the king of Assyria appointed unto Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold…

Bozkath

2 Kings 22:1
Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Boscath.

Eglon

Joshua 10:3
Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying,

Joshua 12:12
The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

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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














Lachish
Lachish was a significant city in the Shephelah region of Judah, known for its strategic military importance. The Hebrew root for Lachish is "לָכִישׁ" (Lakhish), which may mean "invincible" or "impregnable," reflecting its fortified nature. Archaeological excavations have uncovered massive city walls and gates, indicating its role as a defensive stronghold. Historically, Lachish was a center of Canaanite culture before its conquest by the Israelites. Its mention here underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites a land of their own, as they took possession of key cities.

Bozkath
Bozkath is less prominent in biblical records, but its inclusion in the list of cities within Judah's territory highlights the comprehensive nature of the land distribution. The Hebrew root "בּוֹזְקַת" (Bozkath) is not well-defined, but it may relate to a place of gathering or assembly. This city, though not as archaeologically prominent as Lachish, represents the smaller, yet significant, communities that formed the backbone of Judah's inheritance. It serves as a reminder that every part of God's promise, no matter how seemingly minor, is significant in His divine plan.

Eglon
Eglon, like Lachish, was a fortified city in the Shephelah. The Hebrew "עֶגְלוֹן" (Eglon) is derived from a root meaning "calf" or "round," possibly referring to the city's shape or its fertility. Eglon was a Canaanite city-state before its conquest by Joshua, and its capture is detailed in Joshua 10. The city's inclusion in the list of Judah's inheritance signifies the transition from Canaanite to Israelite control, symbolizing God's victory over pagan nations and the establishment of His people in the Promised Land. Eglon's mention serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in delivering His promises to Israel, encouraging believers to trust in His sovereignty and provision.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Lachish,
לָכִ֥ישׁ (lā·ḵîš)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3923: Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem

Bozkath,
וּבָצְקַ֖ת (ū·ḇā·ṣə·qaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1218: Bozkath -- a city in Judah

Eglon,
וְעֶגְלֽוֹן׃ (wə·‘eḡ·lō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5700: Eglon -- a king of Moab, also a city in Israel


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