Joshua 18:26
New International Version
Mizpah, Kephirah, Mozah,

New Living Translation
Mizpah, Kephirah, Mozah,

English Standard Version
Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,

Berean Standard Bible
Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,

King James Bible
And Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah,

New King James Version
Mizpah, Chephirah, Mozah,

New American Standard Bible
Mizpeh, Chephirah, and Mozah,

NASB 1995
and Mizpeh and Chephirah and Mozah,

NASB 1977
and Mizpeh and Chephirah and Mozah,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Mizpeh and Chephirah and Mozah,

Amplified Bible
and Mizpeh and Chephirah and Mozah,

Christian Standard Bible
Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,

American Standard Version
and Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah,

English Revised Version
and Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,

Good News Translation
Mizpah, Chephirah, Mozah,

International Standard Version
Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,

Majority Standard Bible
Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,

NET Bible
Mizpah, Kephirah, Mozah,

New Heart English Bible
and Mizpeh, and Kephirah, and Mozah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah,

World English Bible
Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah,

Young's Literal Translation
and Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Mizpeh and Chephirah, and Mozah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
26And Mesphe, and Caphara, and Amosa,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Mizpeh and Chephirah and Mozah,

New American Bible
Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,

New Revised Standard Version
Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Mizpah, Chepirah, Mozah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Matspaya and Kaphira and Metsa
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Massema, and Miron, and Amoke;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Benjamin's Inheritance
25Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth, 26Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah, 27Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,…

Cross References
Joshua 15:33-36
These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah, / Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam, / Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, ...

1 Chronicles 6:78
From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah,

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 1:9
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 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 Samuel 5:18-22
Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” / So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim. ...

1 Chronicles 11:15-19
Three of the thirty chief men went down to David, to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. / At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem. / David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” ...

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, ...

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
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.

Matthew 4:25
Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

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 6:17
Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon.

John 4:3-5
He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

Acts 8:1
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.


Treasury of Scripture

And Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah,

Judges 10:17
Then the children of Ammon were gathered together, and encamped in Gilead. And the children of Israel assembled themselves together, and encamped in Mizpeh.

Chephirah

Joshua 9:17
And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjathjearim.

Ezra 2:25
The children of Kirjatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.

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Joshua 18
1. The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh
2. The remainder of the land is described, and divided into seven parts
10. Joshua distributes it by lot
11. The lot and border of Benjamin
21. Their cities














Mizpeh
Mizpeh, meaning "watchtower" or "lookout," is a name given to several locations in the Bible. This particular Mizpeh is likely in the territory of Benjamin, as listed in Joshua 18. It served as a significant gathering place for Israel, notably in Judges 20:1, where the tribes assembled to address the sin of Gibeah. Mizpeh's role as a lookout point suggests its strategic importance in military and communication contexts. It is also associated with Samuel, who judged Israel there and called the people to repentance (1 Samuel 7:5-6). The name reflects the spiritual vigilance required of God's people, symbolizing a place of prayer and seeking divine guidance.

Chephirah
Chephirah is one of the four Hivite cities that made a treaty with Joshua and the Israelites, as recorded in Joshua 9. The Gibeonites, including the inhabitants of Chephirah, deceived Israel into making a peace treaty by pretending to be from a distant land. This incident highlights the importance of seeking God's counsel in decision-making. Chephirah's inclusion in the territory of Benjamin underscores the integration of these cities into Israel's tribal system, despite their initial deception. The story of the Gibeonites serves as a reminder of God's mercy and the inclusion of Gentiles into His covenant community.

Mozah
Mozah is mentioned only in this list of Benjamin's cities, and little is known about it archaeologically or historically. Its inclusion in the tribal allotment signifies the detailed nature of the land distribution among the tribes of Israel. Each city and region, though sometimes obscure, played a role in the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land. The precise recording of such locations underscores the faithfulness of God in providing for His people and the importance of each part of the inheritance, no matter how seemingly insignificant. Mozah's mention serves as a testament to the comprehensive nature of God's provision and the meticulous care in the division of the Promised Land.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Mizpeh
A location often associated with watchtowers or places of gathering. In the context of Joshua, it is one of the cities allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. Mizpeh is significant in various biblical accounts as a place of assembly and covenant-making.

2. Chephirah
Another city within the territory of Benjamin. It was one of the cities that made a treaty with Israel through deception, as recorded earlier in Joshua 9.

3. Mozah
A lesser-known city in the territory of Benjamin. Its mention here is primarily for the purpose of delineating the boundaries and cities within the tribal allotment.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Community and Assembly
Mizpeh's role as a gathering place reminds us of the importance of coming together as a community of believers for worship, decision-making, and covenant renewal.

Seeking God's Guidance
The account of Chephirah and the Gibeonites underscores the necessity of seeking God's wisdom and discernment in our interactions and decisions.

Understanding Our Inheritance
Just as the cities were allotted to the tribe of Benjamin, believers today have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. Understanding and embracing this inheritance is crucial for living out our faith.

The Role of Lesser-Known Places
Mozah, though not prominent, is part of God's plan. This teaches us that every part of the body of Christ, no matter how seemingly insignificant, has a role and purpose.Verse 26. - Ramah. Now er-Ram. This would seem, from Jeremiah 31:15, and from a comparison of Jeremiah 1:1 and Jeremiah 40:1, to have been the Ramah of later history, famous as the dwelling place of Samuel (1 Samuel 1:1, etc., for Mount Ephraim is applied to territory in Benjamin. Cf. Judges 4:5; 2 Samuel 20:1, 21). It was near Gibeah (Judges 19:13; Isaiah 10:29), and not far from Bethel (Judges 4:5). It was rebuilt by Baasha (1 Kings 15:17, 21). Mizpeh. This is the Mizpeh, or Mizpah, of Benjamin, whither the tribes were wont to gather together, and where the tabernacle appears to have been removed (see Judges 20:1, 3; Judges 21:1-8). If, as Lieut. Conder supposes, Nob and Mizpeh were identical, and were near Jerusalem, this would explain the presence of the tribes within the border of Benjamin on this occasion. They were near the border; and the Benjamites had retired to their mountain fastnesses. This seems almost implied in Judges 20:3. Similar gatherings are recorded in the Book of Samuel (1 Samuel 7:5-7, 11, 12, 16; 1 Samuel 10:17). Mizpeh was the seat of Gedaliah's administration, and of the tragedy of his assassination (2 Kings 25:23-25; Jeremiah 40:10-13; Jeremiah 41.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Mizpeh,
וְהַמִּצְפֶּ֥ה (wə·ham·miṣ·peh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4708: Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel

Chephirah,
וְהַכְּפִירָ֖ה (wə·hak·kə·p̄î·rāh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3716: A city in Benjamin

Mozah,
וְהַמֹּצָֽה׃ (wə·ham·mō·ṣāh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4681: Mozah -- a place in Benjamin


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