Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Humtah, Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron) and Zior—nine towns and their villages. New Living Translation Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine towns with their surrounding villages. English Standard Version Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior: nine cities with their villages. Berean Standard Bible Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, along with their villages. King James Bible And Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages: New King James Version Humtah, Kirjath Arba (which is Hebron), and Zior: nine cities with their villages; New American Standard Bible Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages. NASB 1995 and Humtah and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages. NASB 1977 and Humtah and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages. Legacy Standard Bible and Humtah and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) and Zior; nine cities with their villages. Amplified Bible and Humtah and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages. Christian Standard Bible Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, with their settlements; Holman Christian Standard Bible Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, with their villages; American Standard Version and Humtah, and Kiriath-arba (the same is Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages. English Revised Version and Humtah, and Kiriath-arba (the same is Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages. GOD'S WORD® Translation Humtah, Kiriath Arba (now called Hebron), and Zior. Good News Translation Humtah, Hebron, and Zior: nine cities, along with the towns around them. International Standard Version Humtah, Kiriath-arba (also known as Hebron), and Zior, for a total of nine cities and villages. NET Bible Humtah, Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior--a total of nine cities and their towns. New Heart English Bible and Humtah, and Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages. Webster's Bible Translation And Humtah, and Kirjath-arba (which is Hebron) and Zior; nine cities with their villages: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHumtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, along with their villages. World English Bible Humtah, Kiriath Arba (also called Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Humtah, and Kirjath-Arba (it [is] Hebron), and Zior; nine cities and their villages. Young's Literal Translation and Humtah, and Kirjath-Arba (it is Hebron), and Zior; nine cities and their villages. Smith's Literal Translation And Humtah, and the Fourth City (this is Hebron), and Zior; nine cities and their enclosures: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAthmatha and Cariath-Arbe, this is Hebron and Sior: nine cities and their villages. Catholic Public Domain Version Humtah and Kiriath-Arba, which is Hebron, and Zior: nine cities, and their villages. New American Bible Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior; nine cities and their villages. New Revised Standard Version Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior: nine towns with their villages. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHumta, Koriath-arba, that is, Hebron, and Zebaon; nine cities with their villages; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Khemta and QuryathArba that which is Khebrun, and Tsebun, nine cities and their fields OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Humtah, and Kiriath-arba--the same is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages. Brenton Septuagint Translation and Euma, and the city Arboc, this is Chebron, and Soraith: nine cities and their villages: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cities of Judah…53Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah, 54Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior— nine cities, along with their villages. 55Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah,… Cross References 2 Samuel 5:7 Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). 1 Chronicles 11:5 The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). 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; ... Judges 1:8 Then the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire. 1 Kings 9:15 This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. 2 Samuel 2:1-4 Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ... 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” 1 Samuel 17:12 Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years. 1 Samuel 20:6 If your father misses me at all, tell him, ‘David urgently requested my permission to hurry to Bethlehem, his hometown, because there is an annual sacrifice for his whole clan.’ Matthew 2:1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, Matthew 2:6 ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’” Luke 2:4 So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. John 7:42 Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?” Acts 13:22-23 After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised. Treasury of Scripture And Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages: Kirjath-arba Joshua 15:13 And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron. Joshua 14:15 And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war. Genesis 23:2 And Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her. Jump to Previous Arba Cities Hamlets Hebron Kiriath Kiriath-Arba Kir'iath-Ar'ba Kirjatharba Kirjath-Arba Nine Places Towns Unwalled VillagesJump to Next Arba Cities Hamlets Hebron Kiriath Kiriath-Arba Kir'iath-Ar'ba Kirjatharba Kirjath-Arba Nine Places 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 Humtah Humtah is one of the cities listed in the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah. While not much is known about Humtah specifically, its inclusion in the list signifies its importance as part of the inheritance given to Judah. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land (Genesis 15:18-21). Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) and Zior nine cities, along with their villages Persons / Places / Events 1. HumtahA city within the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. Its specific historical significance is not detailed in the Bible, but it is part of the inheritance given to Judah. 2. Kiriath-arba (Hebron) A significant city in biblical history, Hebron is associated with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is also known as the city of Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim. Hebron later became a Levitical city and a city of refuge. 3. Zior Another city within the territory of Judah. Like Humtah, its specific historical details are sparse, but it contributes to the understanding of the geographical and tribal divisions in ancient Israel. 4. Tribe of Judah One of the twelve tribes of Israel, Judah's territory included these cities. Judah is significant as the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. 5. Inheritance of the Promised Land The division of the land among the tribes of Israel as they settled in Canaan, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham. Teaching Points Significance of InheritanceThe allocation of land to the tribes of Israel demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives. Historical and Spiritual Legacy Places like Hebron remind us of the deep historical and spiritual roots of our faith. Understanding these connections enriches our appreciation of biblical history. God's Sovereignty in Allocation The specific mention of cities and their boundaries shows God's sovereignty and order. It encourages believers to trust in God's plan and timing for their lives. Community and Belonging The division of land among tribes underscores the importance of community and belonging. Christians are called to be part of a spiritual community, the body of Christ. Faithfulness in Small Details Even seemingly minor details in Scripture, like the listing of cities, have significance. This teaches us to value all parts of God's Word and seek understanding. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15What is Hebron's significance in the Bible? In Joshua 15:13-14, how can we verify Caleb's conquest of Hebron when historical and archaeological records of such a victory are sparse? Do the territorial descriptions in Joshua 15:1-12 conflict with other biblical texts or known ancient boundaries, suggesting an editorial or historical inconsistency? 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?(54) Of this total of nine, six have been found. Hebrew Humtah,וְחֻמְטָ֗ה (wə·ḥum·ṭāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2547: Humtah -- a city in Judah Kiriath-arba אַרְבַּ֛ע (’ar·ba‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7153: Kiriath-arba -- 'city of the four', an older name of Hebron (that is, הִ֥יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Hebron), חֶבְר֖וֹן (ḥeḇ·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah and Zior— וְצִיעֹ֑ר (wə·ṣî·‘ōr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6730: Zior -- a place near Hebron nine תֵּ֖שַׁע (tê·ša‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 8672: Nine, ninth 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 15:54 NIVJoshua 15:54 NLT Joshua 15:54 ESV Joshua 15:54 NASB Joshua 15:54 KJV Joshua 15:54 BibleApps.com Joshua 15:54 Biblia Paralela Joshua 15:54 Chinese Bible Joshua 15:54 French Bible Joshua 15:54 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 15:54 Humtah Kiriath Arba the same is Hebron (Josh. 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