Joshua 15:51
New International Version
Goshen, Holon and Giloh—eleven towns and their villages.

New Living Translation
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven towns with their surrounding villages.

English Standard Version
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh: eleven cities with their villages.

Berean Standard Bible
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages.

Berean Literal Bible
and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, and their villages.

King James Bible
And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:

New King James Version
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh: eleven cities with their villages;

New American Standard Bible
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.

NASB 1995
and Goshen and Holon and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.

NASB 1977
and Goshen and Holon and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Goshen and Holon and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.

Amplified Bible
and Goshen and Holon and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.

Berean Annotated Bible
Goshen (drawing near), Holon (sandy), and Giloh (exile)—eleven cities, along with their villages.

Christian Standard Bible
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, with their settlements;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—11 cities, with their villages;

American Standard Version
and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.

English Revised Version
and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh.

Good News Translation
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh: eleven cities, along with the towns around them.

International Standard Version
Goshen, Holon, Giloh, for a total of eleven cities and villages.

NET Bible
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh--a total of eleven cities and their towns.

New Heart English Bible
and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh: eleven cities with their villages:
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages.

World English Bible
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities and their villages.

Berean Literal Bible
and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, and their villages.

Young's Literal Translation
and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities and their villages.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Goshen and Holon and Giloh; eleven cities and their enclosures:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Gosen and Olon and Gilo: eleven cities and their villages.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Goshen and Holon and Giloh: eleven cities, and their villages.

New American Bible
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities and their villages.

New Revised Standard Version
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh: eleven towns with their villages.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Eshian, Holon, and Giloh; eleven towns with their villages;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Eshin and Kholan and Gilu, eleven cities and their fields
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Gosom, and Chalu, and Channa, and Gelom: eleven cities, and their villages;

Additional Translations ...



Context
The Cities of Judah
50Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim, 51Goshen, Holon, and Giloh— eleven cities, along with their villages. 52Arab, Dumah, Eshan,…

Cross References
Goshen,

Joshua 10:41
Joshua conquered the area from Kadesh-barnea to Gaza, and the whole region of Goshen as far as Gibeon.

Joshua 11:16
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,

Genesis 45:10
You shall settle in the land of Goshen and be near me—you and your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and everything you own.
Holon,

Joshua 21:15
Holon, Debir,

Jeremiah 48:21
Judgment has come upon the high plain—upon Holon, Jahzah, and Mephaath,
and Giloh—

2 Samuel 15:12
While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.

2 Samuel 23:34
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
eleven cities, along with their villages.

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

Joshua 19:15
It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages.

Joshua 19:30
Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob. There were twenty-two cities, along with their villages.
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.

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 Chronicles 6:56
But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

1 Chronicles 6:57-60
So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, / Hilen, Debir, / Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands. …

1 Chronicles 6:64-65
So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. / They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

1 Kings 4:20-21
The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.


Treasury of Scripture

And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:

Goshen

Joshua 10:41
And Joshua smote them from Kadeshbarnea even unto Gaza, and all the country of Goshen, even unto Gibeon.

Joshua 11:16
So Joshua took all that land, the hills, and all the south country, and all the land of Goshen, and the valley, and the plain, and the mountain of Israel, and the valley of the same;

Giloh

2 Samuel 15:12
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

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18. She obtains a blessing of her father
21. The cities of Judah
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Goshen,

Goshen was a town in the hill country of Judah, distinct from the Goshen of Egypt.

Jos 10:41 Joshua conquered the area from Kadesh-barnea to Gaza,…
Jos 11:16 So Joshua took this entire region: the hill country…
Gen 45:10 You shall settle in the land of Goshen and be near me…

Holon,

Holon, possibly meaning “sandy” or “hollow,” mentioned in Joshua 15:51, was another settlement in the same region and formed part of Judah’s established network of towns and villages.

Jos 21:15 Holon, Debir,
Jer 48:21 Judgment has come upon the high plain—upon Holon,…

and Giloh—

Giloh, possibly meaning “uncovering” or “exile,” later became known as the hometown of Ahithophel, David’s counselor who joined Absalom’s rebellion.

2Sa 15:12 While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, …
2Sa 23:34 Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite,…

eleven cities, along with their villages.

These towns and their surrounding agricultural communities belonged to Judah’s inheritance in the hill country.

Jos 19:6 Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities,…
Jos 19:15 It also included Kattath, Nahalal, and Shimron.…
Jos 19:30 Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob. There were twenty-two cities…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Goshen
A city in the territory of Judah. Not to be confused with the region of Goshen in Egypt, this city was part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah.

2. Holon
Another city within the territory of Judah. Its exact location is not definitively known today, but it was part of the allotment to Judah.

3. Giloh
A city in the hill country of Judah. It is notable as the hometown of Ahithophel, a counselor of King David who later betrayed him.

4. Eleven Cities
The verse mentions a total of eleven cities, indicating the extent of the land allotted to the tribe of Judah.

5. Tribe of Judah
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its significant role in biblical history, including being the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises
The allotment of land to the tribe of Judah is a fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It reminds us of God's faithfulness to His word.

Significance of Inheritance
The detailed listing of cities emphasizes the importance of inheritance and the tangible blessings God provides to His people.

Role of Judah in Salvation History
Understanding the cities within Judah's territory helps us appreciate the tribe's role in the lineage of David and Jesus, highlighting God's sovereign plan.

Community and Belonging
The mention of cities and their villages underscores the importance of community and belonging within God's people, encouraging us to value our spiritual communities.

Historical Context and Spiritual Lessons
Studying the historical context of these cities can provide spiritual lessons on obedience, leadership, and the consequences of actions, as seen in the life of Ahithophel from Giloh.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 15:51?

2. How does Joshua 15:51 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises?

3. What significance do the listed towns hold in the context of Judah's inheritance?

4. How can we apply the concept of divine inheritance in our spiritual lives?

5. How does Joshua 15:51 connect with God's covenant promises in Genesis?

6. What lessons on obedience and trust can we learn from Joshua 15:51?

7. What is the significance of Joshua 15:51 in the context of Israel's tribal boundaries?

8. How does Joshua 15:51 reflect God's promise to the Israelites?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in Joshua 15:51?

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


(51) Goshen is thought by some to give a name to the land of Goshen in Joshua 10:41, but the place is insignificant, and not identified; and to take the land of Goshen as frontier or border land seems a very much more reasonable interpretation.

Giloh--the home of Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's and Absalom's counsellor (2Samuel 15:12, &c).

Verse 51. - Giloh. Perhaps the city of Ahithophel.

Joshua 15:51 records three of the eleven hill-country towns of Judah—Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—along with their outlying villages. The verse certifies that God’s promise of land was fulfilled down to each specific location, supplies historical anchors that connect the conquest to later biblical events, and highlights the Lord’s thorough provision for His people’s worship, defense, and daily sustenance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Goshen,
וְגֹ֥שֶׁן (wə·ḡō·šen)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1657: Goshen -- a district in Egypt, also a city in southern Judah

Holon,
וְחֹלֹ֖ן (wə·ḥō·lōn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2473: Holon -- a place in Moab, also a city in Judah

and Giloh—
וְגִלֹ֑ה (wə·ḡi·lōh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1542: Giloh -- a city in Judah

eleven
אַֽחַת־ (’a·ḥaṯ-)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 259: United, one, first

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


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