Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah and Makkedah—sixteen towns and their villages. New Living Translation Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen towns with their surrounding villages. English Standard Version Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah: sixteen cities with their villages. Berean Standard Bible Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, along with their villages. King James Bible And Gederoth, Bethdagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages: New King James Version Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah: sixteen cities with their villages; New American Standard Bible Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. NASB 1995 and Gederoth, Beth-dagon and Naamah and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. NASB 1977 and Gederoth, Beth-dagon and Naamah and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. Legacy Standard Bible and Gederoth, Beth-dagon and Naamah and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. Amplified Bible and Gederoth, Beth-dagon and Naamah and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. Christian Standard Bible Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, with their settlements; Holman Christian Standard Bible Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—16 cities, with their villages; American Standard Version and Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. English Revised Version and Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. GOD'S WORD® Translation Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah. Good News Translation Gederoth, Bethdagon, Naamah, and Makkedah: sixteen cities, along with the towns around them. International Standard Version Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah, for a total of sixteen cities and villages. NET Bible Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah--a total of sixteen cities and their towns. New Heart English Bible and Gederoth, and Beth Dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. Webster's Bible Translation And Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, along with their villages. World English Bible Gederoth, Beth Dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Gederoth, Beth-Dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities and their villages. Young's Literal Translation and Gederoth, Beth-Dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities and their villages. Smith's Literal Translation And Gederoth, the House of Dagon, and Naamath and Makedah; sixteen cities and their enclosures: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Gideroth and Bethdagon and Naama and Maceda: sixteen cities, and their villages. Catholic Public Domain Version and Gederoth and Bethdagon, and Naamah and Makkedah: sixteen cities, and their villages. New American Bible Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities and their villages. New Revised Standard Version Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah: sixteen towns with their villages. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, Nakdah; sixteen cities with their villages; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Edruth and Bayth Dagun and Nama and Naqda, sixteen cities and their fields OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages. Brenton Septuagint Translation and Geddor, and Bagadiel, and Noman, and Machedan: sixteen cities, and their villages; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cities of Judah…40Cabbon, Lahmas, Chitlish, 41Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah— sixteen cities, along with their villages. 42Libnah, Ether, Ashan,… 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 12:13-15 the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one; / the king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one; / the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Judges 1:18-19 And Judah also captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron—each with its territory. / The LORD was with Judah, and they took possession of the hill country; but they could not drive out the inhabitants of the plains because they had chariots of iron. 1 Samuel 6:17-18 As a guilt offering to the LORD, the Philistines had sent back one gold tumor for each city: Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron. / The number of gold rats also corresponded to the number of Philistine cities belonging to the five rulers—the fortified cities and their outlying villages. And the large rock on which they placed the ark of the LORD stands to this day in the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh. 2 Chronicles 28:18 The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages. 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. Ezekiel 16:46-49 Your older sister was Samaria, who lived with her daughters to your north; and your younger sister was Sodom, who lived with her daughters to your south. / And you not only walked in their ways and practiced their abominations, but soon you were more depraved than they were. / As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, your sister Sodom and her daughters never did as you and your daughters have done. ... 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 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! Acts 8:1-4 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. / God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. / But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison. ... 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. Romans 15:19 by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. Treasury of Scripture And Gederoth, Bethdagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages: Makkedah Joshua 10:21,28 And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel… Joshua 12:16 The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one; Jump to Previous Beth Bethdagon Beth-Dagon Cities Dagon Hamlets Makkedah Makke'dah Naamah Na'amah Places Sixteen Towns Unwalled VillagesJump to Next Beth Bethdagon Beth-Dagon Cities Dagon Hamlets Makkedah Makke'dah Naamah Na'amah Places Sixteen Towns Unwalled VillagesJoshua 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 Gederoth Gederoth is a town located in the lowland region of Judah. It is mentioned in the context of the tribal allotments given to the descendants of Judah. The name "Gederoth" means "walls" or "enclosures," suggesting it may have been a fortified city. This city is also referenced in 2 Chronicles 28:18, where it is noted as one of the cities captured by the Philistines during the reign of King Ahaz, indicating its strategic importance. Beth-dagon Naamah Makkedah Sixteen cities, along with their villages Persons / Places / Events 1. GederothA town in the territory of Judah, mentioned in the context of the allotment of land to the tribe. Its name means "walls" or "enclosures," indicating a fortified place. 2. Beth-dagon A town named after the Philistine god Dagon, indicating the cultural and religious influences in the region. It highlights the presence of pagan worship in the land that Israel was to conquer and purify. 3. Naamah A town in the lowlands of Judah. The name means "pleasant" or "beautiful," suggesting a desirable location. 4. Makkedah Known for the cave where the five Amorite kings hid and were later executed by Joshua (Joshua 10). It signifies a place of victory and divine intervention. 5. Sixteen Cities The verse mentions a total of sixteen cities, emphasizing the extent of the land allotted to Judah and the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe detailed listing of cities in Joshua 15:41 is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives. Cultural and Spiritual Challenges The presence of places like Beth-dagon reminds us of the cultural and spiritual challenges the Israelites faced. Christians today must be vigilant against cultural influences that contradict biblical values. Victory through Obedience Makkedah serves as a reminder that victory comes through obedience to God's commands. Believers are called to trust and obey God, even when facing formidable challenges. Inheritance and Stewardship The allocation of land to Judah underscores the concept of inheritance and stewardship. Christians are called to be good stewards of the spiritual and material blessings God has entrusted to them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 15:41?2. How does Joshua 15:41 illustrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel? 3. What can we learn from the cities listed in Joshua 15:41 about God's provision? 4. How does Joshua 15:41 connect to the broader narrative of Israel's inheritance? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Joshua 15:41 to our spiritual journey today? 6. What does the allocation of land in Joshua 15:41 teach about God's orderliness? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 15:41 in the context of Israel's tribal boundaries? 8. How does Joshua 15:41 contribute to understanding the historical geography of ancient Judah? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in Joshua 15:41? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15? 11. Do the territorial descriptions in Joshua 15:1-12 conflict with other biblical texts or known ancient boundaries, suggesting an editorial or historical inconsistency? 12. Joshua 15:63 states that the men of Judah could not dislodge the Jebusites from Jerusalem; how does this align with claims of total conquest elsewhere in the book? 13. Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63) 14. If Jericho's walls had already crumbled before Joshua's era, how does Joshua 2:15 align with historical timelines? What Does Joshua 15:41 Mean Gederoth“Gederoth” sits in the western foothills of Judah’s territory. Joshua’s list shows that God’s promise in Genesis 15:18-21 was not theoretical; it was staked out with real borders and towns. Later, 2 Chronicles 28:18 records Philistines overrunning Gederoth when Judah drifted from the Lord, underscoring the link between obedience and security. Here in Joshua 15 the city stands as an early witness that the land truly belonged to Judah the moment God said so (compare Joshua 21:43-45). Beth-dagon Beth-dagon appears again in Joshua 19:27 within Asher’s inheritance, hinting that more than one site carried this name. Joshua 15 places a Beth-dagon inside Judah, showing that God’s allotment bordered Philistine culture yet remained distinct (1 Samuel 5:1-7 contrasts Dagon’s temple with the ark of the LORD). Judah was called to keep covenant faithfulness even with pagan influence next door—exactly what Paul later urges in Romans 12:2. Naamah Naamah (also noted in Micah 1:11) lay near the coastal plain where trade routes converged. Its inclusion reminds us that God entrusted His people with strategic places for shining His light to the nations (Exodus 19:5-6). When Judah forgot that calling, prophets like Micah cried out from towns just like Naamah. The city therefore embodies both opportunity and responsibility under the covenant. Makkedah Readers met Makkedah in Joshua 10:16-28, where Joshua trapped five Amorite kings in its cave and won a decisive victory. Listing the town again in chapter 15 seals that triumph: the battlefield becomes inheritance. What had been an enemy stronghold is now a settled city of Judah, echoing Romans 8:37—“in all these things we are more than conquerors.” The land is not only promised; it is possessed. Sixteen cities Joshua follows a pattern of grouping towns by number—see the “nine cities” of verse 32 and the “thirteen cities” of verse 44. The count of sixteen here reassures the reader that the allotment was complete and deliberate, not haphazard. Every family could trace its lot because God is a God of order (1 Corinthians 14:33). The precision encourages us to trust His careful oversight in our own lives. Along with their villages The phrase widens the scope from urban centers to the smallest hamlets. No household was overlooked; every village shared in the promise (Deuteronomy 12:10). Later, Nehemiah 11:25-30 records people resettling many of these same villages after the exile, proving that God preserves inheritance even through centuries of upheaval. The villages remind us that God’s faithfulness reaches “to a thousand generations” (Deuteronomy 7:9). summary Joshua 15:41 is more than a geographical footnote. Each town—Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—testifies that God keeps His word, transforms former battlefields into homes, and assigns territory with care down to the tiniest village. The verse invites us to rest in that same faithfulness today, confident that every promise in Christ is just as certain and concrete. (41) Of the sixteen towns in Joshua 15:37-41, Conder identifies seven.Hebrew Gederoth,וּגְדֵר֕וֹת (ū·ḡə·ḏê·rō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1450: Gederoth -- 'walls', a place in Judah Beth-dagon, דָּג֥וֹן (dā·ḡō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1016: Beth-dagon -- 'house of Dagon', two places in Palestine Naamah, וְנַעֲמָ֖ה (wə·na·‘ă·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5279: Naamah -- a sister of Tubal-cain, also an Ammonitess and Makkedah— וּמַקֵּדָ֑ה (ū·maq·qê·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4719: Makkedah -- a place in Judah sixteen שֵׁשׁ־ (šêš-) Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) cities, עָרִ֥ים (‘ā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement along with their villages. וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet Links Joshua 15:41 NIVJoshua 15:41 NLT Joshua 15:41 ESV Joshua 15:41 NASB Joshua 15:41 KJV Joshua 15:41 BibleApps.com Joshua 15:41 Biblia Paralela Joshua 15:41 Chinese Bible Joshua 15:41 French Bible Joshua 15:41 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 15:41 Gederoth Beth Dagon Naamah and Makkedah (Josh. 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