New International Version In the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Sokoh, New Living Translation Judah also received the following towns in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, English Standard Version And in the hill country, Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, Berean Standard Bible These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, Berean Literal Bible And in the hill country: Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, King James Bible And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, New King James Version And in the mountain country: Shamir, Jattir, Sochoh, New American Standard Bible In the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, and Socoh, NASB 1995 In the hill country: Shamir and Jattir and Socoh, NASB 1977 And in the hill country: Shamir and Jattir and Socoh, Legacy Standard Bible And in the hill country: Shamir and Jattir and Socoh, Amplified Bible In the hill country: Shamir and Jattir and Socoh, Berean Annotated Bible These were in the hill country: Shamir (a point), Jattir (plenty), Socoh (bushy), Christian Standard Bible In the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, Holman Christian Standard Bible In the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, American Standard Version And in the hill-country, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, English Revised Version And in the hill country, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh; GOD'S WORD® Translation In the mountains they gave Judah 11 cities with their villages: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, Good News Translation In the hill country there were Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, International Standard Version The hill country included Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, NET Bible These cities were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, New Heart English Bible In the hill country, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, Webster's Bible Translation And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThese were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, World English Bible In the hill country, Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in the hill-country: Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, Berean Literal Bible And in the hill country: Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, Young's Literal Translation And in the hill-country: Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, Smith's Literal Translation And in the mountain Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd in the mountain Samir and Jether and Socoth, Catholic Public Domain Version And on the mountain, Shamir and Jattir and Socoh, New American Bible In the mountain regions: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, New Revised Standard Version And in the hill country, Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd in the mountains, Shamir, Jattir, and Socoh, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these in the mountains: Shamir and Yathir and Suka OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And in the hill-country: Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh; Brenton Septuagint Translation And in the hill country Samir, and Jether, and Socha, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Cities of Judah…47Ashdod, with its towns and villages; Gaza, with its towns and villages, as far as the Brook of Egypt and the coastline of the Great Sea. 48These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, 49Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),… Cross References These were in the hill country: Joshua 11:21 At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities. 2 Chronicles 11:6 He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, 1 Samuel 23:14 And David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God would not deliver David into his hand. Shamir, Judges 10:1 After the time of Abimelech, a man of Issachar, Tola son of Puah, the son of Dodo, rose up to save Israel. He lived in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim. 2 Chronicles 14:6 Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. 2 Chronicles 11:10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. Jattir, Joshua 21:14 Jattir, Eshtemoa, 1 Chronicles 6:57 So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, 1 Samuel 30:27 He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; Socoh, 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 11:7 Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, 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. Numbers 13:17-20 When Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, he told them, “Go up through the Negev and into the hill country. / See what the land is like and whether its people are strong or weak, few or many. / Is the land where they live good or bad? Are the cities where they dwell open camps or fortifications? … Deuteronomy 1:7 Resume your journey and go to the hill country of the Amorites; go to all the neighboring peoples in the Arabah, in the hill country, in the foothills, in the Negev, and along the seacoast to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great River Euphrates. 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 Samuel 23:19 Then the Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon? Treasury of Scripture And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh, Jattir Joshua 21:14 And Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa with her suburbs, Jump to Previous Country Hill Hill-Country Jattir Mountains Shamir Sochoh SocohJump to Next Country Hill Hill-Country Jattir Mountains Shamir Sochoh SocohJoshua 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 These were in the hill country: Judah’s hill country formed a rugged central region that included important settlements, pasturelands, and natural strongholds. Its terrain provided defensible locations and supported communities throughout Israel’s history. Jos 11:21 At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim… Shamir, Shamir was a town within Judah’s hill country, though its precise location is no longer certain. Its name means “thorn” or “sharp.” Its inclusion records Judah’s settled inheritance in the land promised by God. Jdg 10:1 After the time of Abimelech, a man of Issachar,… Jattir, Jattir lay southwest of Hebron and later became a Levitical city assigned to Aaron’s descendants. It served as one of the places from which the priests carried out their ministry among the people. Jos 21:14 Jattir, Eshtemoa, Socoh, Socoh stood in a strategically important area of Judah near the borderlands facing Philistine territory. It later figured in the setting of Israel’s conflict with the Philistines in the days of David. 1Sa 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war… Persons / Places / Events 1. ShamirA town located in the hill country of Judah. The name "Shamir" can mean "thorn" or "sharp," which may reflect the rugged terrain or the nature of the area. 2. Jattir Another town in the hill country of Judah. Jattir was later given to the Levites, indicating its significance in the religious life of Israel. 3. Socoh A town also situated in the hill country of Judah. Socoh is mentioned in other parts of the Bible, indicating its continued importance in the region. Teaching Points The Significance of InheritanceThe allocation of towns like Shamir, Jattir, and Socoh to the tribe of Judah reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites. Believers today can trust in God's promises and His provision for their lives. The Role of Geography in God's Plan The hill country of Judah, with its rugged terrain, was part of God's strategic plan for His people. This reminds us that God uses our circumstances and environments to shape us and fulfill His purposes. The Importance of Supporting Spiritual Leaders Jattir's allocation to the Levites underscores the importance of supporting those who serve in spiritual leadership. Christians are encouraged to support their church leaders through prayer, encouragement, and resources. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 15:48?2. How does Joshua 15:48 illustrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's provision from the cities listed in Joshua 15:48? 4. How does Joshua 15:48 connect with God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis? 5. How can we apply the obedience seen in Joshua 15:48 to our lives? 6. What does Joshua 15:48 teach about the importance of trusting God's plan? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 15:48 in the context of Israel's territorial boundaries? 8. How does Joshua 15:48 reflect God's promise to the Israelites? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in Joshua 15:48? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15? (48-51) Nine of these eleven are identified.Verse 48. - The mountains. Compare the expression, "the hill country of Judaea" (τῇ ὀρεινῇ, the same as here in the LXX.), Luke 1:65. It extends northwards from near Debir to Jerusalem, attaining at Hebron a height of about 2,700 feet. The physical characteristics of the country are vividly described in Deuteronomy 8:7, 8. Dean Stanley ('Sinai and Palestine,' p. 100) descants on the home-like character of the scenery and vegetation to an Englishman, and remarks on the contrast between the life, activity, and industry displayed there, as contrasted with the desolation of the greater part of Palestine. A later traveller, who would not, of course, be so struck with the resemblance to English scenery, speaks of the fertility of the ground as a matter of possibility, rather than of fact. The rocky soil, when broken up by the combined influences of heat, rain, and frost, is, like the soil of other rocky districts, extremely susceptible of cultivation when laid out in terraces. He remarks how the signs of ancient cultivation in this manner are to be seen on all sides, and laments the misrule which has converted the "land flowing with milk and honey" into a wilderness (see Bartlett, 'Egypt and Palestine,' ch. 19, and note on Joshua 10:40). The time has not yet come for the Jews, now asserting their ancient greatness in statesmanship, literature, and art in every country in the civilised world, to return to their own land. Not till then, it is to be feared, will the prophecy in Isaiah 35. be fulfilled, and "the desert rejoice, and the wilderness blossom as the rose, while waters break out in the wilderness and streams in the desert, the parched ground becoming a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water." Joshua 15:48 is more than a roster. By spotlighting Shamir, Jattir, and Socoh in the lofty hill country, the verse celebrates God’s meticulous faithfulness: every promised town, every rugged contour, every priestly outpost is accounted for. In turn, believers today can trust Him to claim the hard ground in their lives, to value the overlooked, to sustain hidden ministries, and to position His people where their witness can guard and bless others. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [These were] in the hill country:וּבָהָ֑ר (ū·ḇā·hār) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country Shamir, שָׁמִ֥יר (šā·mîr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8069: Shamir -- a city in Judah, also a city in Ephraim Jattir, וְיַתִּ֖יר (wə·yat·tîr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3492: Jattir -- a city in Judah Socoh, וְשׂוֹכֹֽה׃ (wə·śō·w·ḵōh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7755: Socoh -- two places in Judah Additonal Resources Joshua 15:48 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 15:48 Bible Gateway Joshua 15:48 Bible.com Joshua 15:48 NIV |
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