Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the wilderness: Beth Arabah, Middin, Sekakah, New Living Translation In the wilderness there were the towns of Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, English Standard Version In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, Berean Standard Bible These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, King James Bible In the wilderness, Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah, New King James Version In the wilderness: Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah, New American Standard Bible In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah, NASB 1995 In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin and Secacah, NASB 1977 In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin and Secacah, Legacy Standard Bible In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin and Secacah, Amplified Bible In the wilderness [that slopes downward toward the Dead Sea]: Beth-arabah, Middin and Secacah, Christian Standard Bible In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, Holman Christian Standard Bible In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, American Standard Version In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah, English Revised Version In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah; GOD'S WORD® Translation In the desert Judah was given six cities with their villages: Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah, Good News Translation In the desert there were Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah, International Standard Version The wilderness included Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, Majority Standard Bible These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, NET Bible These cities were in the desert: Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah, New Heart English Bible In the wilderness, Beth Arabah, Middin, and Secacah, Webster's Bible Translation In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah, World English Bible In the wilderness, Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the wilderness: Beth-Arabah, Middin, and Secacah, Young's Literal Translation In the wilderness: Beth-Arabah, Middin, and Secacah, Smith's Literal Translation In the desert, the House of Arabah, Middin, and Secacah, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the desert Betharaba, Meddin and Sachacha, Catholic Public Domain Version In the desert: Beth-Arabah, Middin, and Secacah, New American Bible In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, New Revised Standard Version In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Midian, Secasah, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Bayth Araba and Medyan and Saksa OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah; Brenton Septuagint Translation and Baddargeis, and Tharabaam, and Aenon; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cities of Judah…60Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah—two cities, along with their villages. 61These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, 62Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi—six cities, along with their villages.… Cross References Judges 1:16 Now the descendants of Moses’ father-in-law, the Kenite, went up with the men of Judah from the City of Palms to the Wilderness of Judah in the Negev near Arad. They went to live among the people. 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. 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? 1 Samuel 23:24 So they set out and went to Ziph ahead of Saul. Now David and his men were in the Wilderness of Maon in the Arabah south of Jeshimon, 1 Samuel 25:1 When Samuel died, all Israel gathered to mourn for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David set out and went down to the Wilderness of Paran. 1 Samuel 26:1 Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?” 2 Samuel 15:23 Everyone in the countryside was weeping loudly as all the people passed by. And as the king crossed the Kidron Valley, all the people also passed toward the way of the wilderness. 2 Samuel 16:2 “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” 2 Samuel 16:14 Finally, the king and all the people with him arrived, exhausted. And there he refreshed himself. 2 Samuel 17:16 Now send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but be sure to cross over. Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.’” 2 Samuel 17:29 honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.” 2 Chronicles 20:20 Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.” Matthew 3:1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 24:26 So if they tell you, ‘There He is, in the wilderness,’ do not go out, or, ‘Here He is, in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it. Treasury of Scripture In the wilderness, Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah, Beth-arabah Joshua 15:6 And the border went up to Bethhogla, and passed along by the north of Betharabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben: Joshua 18:18 And passed along toward the side over against Arabah northward, and went down unto Arabah: Jump to Previous Arabah Beth Betharabah Beth-Arabah Desert Waste WildernessJump to Next Arabah Beth Betharabah Beth-Arabah Desert Waste WildernessJoshua 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 wilderness: The term "wilderness" in biblical context often refers to a desolate or uninhabited area. In the context of Joshua 15, it describes the region allocated to the tribe of Judah. This wilderness area is part of the Negev, a desert region in southern Israel. The wilderness is significant in biblical narratives as a place of testing and encounter with God, as seen in the Israelites' journey in Exodus and Jesus' temptation in the Gospels. Beth-arabah: Middin: Secacah: Persons / Places / Events 1. Beth-arabahThis is a location in the wilderness region of Judah. The name means "house of the desert" or "house of the plain," indicating its geographical setting in a dry, desert-like area. 2. Middin Another location in the wilderness of Judah. The name Middin can be translated as "judgment" or "strife," which may reflect the challenges faced by those living in such harsh environments. 3. Secacah A place in the wilderness of Judah. The name means "enclosure" or "thicket," suggesting a place that might have been somewhat protected or isolated within the desert. Teaching Points Understanding Our WildernessJust as the Israelites had specific locations in the wilderness, we too have "wilderness" experiences in life. These are times of testing and growth. Reflect on how God uses these times to shape our character. Significance of Names The names of places often carry deeper meanings. Consider how the meanings of Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah might relate to spiritual truths or personal experiences in your life. God's Provision in Desolation The wilderness is often seen as a place of scarcity, yet God provided for the Israelites there. Trust in God's provision even when circumstances seem barren. Spiritual Reflection in Isolation The wilderness can be a place of solitude and reflection. Use times of isolation to draw closer to God and seek His guidance. Transformation and Hope Just as Isaiah speaks of the desert blooming, believe in God's power to bring transformation and hope into the desolate areas of your life.(61) In the wilderness--i.e., in the mountains near the Dead Sea three places have been identified--viz., Secacah (Sikkkeh), the City of Salt (Tell el-Milh), and En-gedi (Ain Jidy). (See 1Samuel 24:1, &c.) Verse 61. - The wilderness. מִדְבַּר; This was the eastern part of the territory of Judah, bordering on the Dead Sea. Here David took refuge from the pursuit of Saul (Psalm 63:1), here St. John the Baptist prepared the way of Christ. It is described by Tristram ('Land of Israel,' p. 197) as "a wilderness, but no desert." Herbage is to be found there, but no trees, no signs of the cultivation formerly bestowed upon the hill country (see above, ver. 48). And the fewness of the cities in early times is a proof that its character has not been altered by time. The hills, says Canon Tristram, are of a "peculiar desolate tameness," and are intersected by the traces of winter watercourses, seaming the sides of the monotonous round-topped hills. Other writers describe this country in less favourable terms, denying it even the scanty herbage found there by Canon Tristram.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [These were] in the wilderness:בַּמִּדְבָּ֑ר (bam·miḏ·bār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech Beth-arabah, הָעֲרָבָ֔ה (hā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1026: Beth-arabah -- 'place of the depression', a place near the Dead Sea Middin, מִדִּ֖ין (mid·dîn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4081: Middin -- a city in the wilderness of Judah Secacah, וּסְכָכָֽה׃ (ū·sə·ḵā·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5527: Secacah -- protector Links Joshua 15:61 NIVJoshua 15:61 NLT Joshua 15:61 ESV Joshua 15:61 NASB Joshua 15:61 KJV Joshua 15:61 BibleApps.com Joshua 15:61 Biblia Paralela Joshua 15:61 Chinese Bible Joshua 15:61 French Bible Joshua 15:61 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 15:61 In the wilderness Beth Arabah Middin Secacah (Josh. Jos) |
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