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English Revised Versionand Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim;
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Young's Literal Translation and Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Anab and Eshtemoh and Anim, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnab and Istemo and Anim,
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnab and Eshtemoh and Anim,
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New Revised Standard VersionAnab, Eshtemoh, Anim, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGanab, Eshtemoa, Elian,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd Ganab and Eshtemu and Elin OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim;
Brenton Septuagint Translationand Anon, and Es, and Man, and Aesam,
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Context The Cities of Judah… 49Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir), 50Anab,Eshtemoh,Anim,51Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven cities, along with their villages.…
Cross References Joshua 10:40So 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 11:16-17So 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, / from Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir, as far as Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon at the foot of Mount Hermon. He captured all their kings and struck them down, putting them to death.
Joshua 12:7-8And these are the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites conquered beyond the Jordan to the west, from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir (according to the allotments to the tribes of Israel, Joshua gave them as an inheritance / the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites):
Joshua 14:1-5Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. ...
Joshua 18:1-10Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, / there were still seven tribes of Israel who had not yet received their inheritance. / So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you? ...
Numbers 34:1-12Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, ...
Deuteronomy 1:7Resume 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.
Deuteronomy 3:12-17So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...
Judges 1:9Afterward, 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 6:54-81Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...
1 Chronicles 12:40And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.
2 Chronicles 11:5-10Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...
Nehemiah 11:25-30As 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; ...
Ezekiel 47:13-23This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. / This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, ...
Matthew 1:1-17This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...
Treasury of Scripture And Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim, Jump to Previous AnabJump to Next AnabJoshua 15 1.The borders of the lot of Judah13.Caleb's portion and conquest16.Othniel, for his valour, marries Achsah, Caleb's daughter18.She obtains a blessing of her father21.The cities of Judah63.The Jebusites unconqueredAnabAnab is a town located in the hill country of Judah. It is mentioned in the context of the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah. Anab is also referenced in Joshua 11:21, where Joshua is said to have cut off the Anakim from the hill country, including Anab. The Anakim were a race of giants, and their presence in Anab highlights the challenges faced by the Israelites in conquering the land. The defeat of the Anakim in Anab signifies God's power and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. Archaeologically, Anab is identified with the modern village of Anab, southwest of Hebron, providing a tangible connection to the biblical narrative. Eshtemoh
Eshtemoh, also known as Eshtemoa, is another town in the hill country of Judah. It is mentioned in several biblical passages, including1 Samuel 30:28, where David sends spoils to his friends in Eshtemoa. This indicates that Eshtemoh was a significant settlement during the time of David. The town was also designated as a Levitical city, as noted in1 Chronicles 6:57, which underscores its religious importance. The location of Eshtemoh is identified with the modern site of es-Semu'a, which has yielded archaeological findings that align with its biblical history. Anim
Anim is a lesser-known town in the hill country of Judah. Its mention inJoshua 15:50 is one of the few references in the Bible, indicating its inclusion in the tribal allotment. The name Anim may be derived from a root meaning "fountains" or "springs," suggesting a location with water resources, which would have been vital for settlement. The exact location of Anim is uncertain, but it is thought to be near the other towns listed in the same passage. The inclusion of Anim in the list of towns highlights the comprehensive nature of the land distribution among the tribes of Israel, ensuring that even smaller settlements were accounted for in God's provision for His people. Persons / Places / Events 1. AnabA town in the hill country of Judah, mentioned in the context of the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah. It is known for its association with the Anakim, a race of giants that Joshua and the Israelites defeated. 2. EshtemohAnother town in the hill country of Judah. It later became a Levitical city, indicating its importance in the religious and cultural life of Israel. 3. AnimA lesser-known town in the hill country of Judah. Its mention alongside other towns highlights the comprehensive nature of the land distribution. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of PromisesThe allocation of land to the tribe of Judah, including towns like Anab, Eshtemoh, and Anim, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the descendants of Abraham. The Importance of ObedienceThe Israelites' ability to settle in these towns was contingent upon their obedience to God's commands, reminding us of the blessings that come with faithful adherence to God's will. Spiritual InheritanceJust as the Israelites received a physical inheritance, believers today have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. Reflect on the richness of this inheritance and how it shapes our identity and purpose. Community and WorshipThe mention of Eshtemoh as a Levitical city underscores the importance of community and worship in the life of God's people. Consider how we can prioritize these aspects in our own lives. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15
How could Noah's Ark have housed and sustained all animal species for a year?
Why would God demand the killing of animals in 1 Samuel 15:3, seemingly contradicting His care for His creation?
If Jesus is all-loving, why does He initially dismiss the Canaanite woman so harshly (Matthew 15:24-26)?
Do the territorial descriptions in Joshua 15:1-12 conflict with other biblical texts or known ancient boundaries, suggesting an editorial or historical inconsistency?
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Hebrew Anab,וַעֲנָ֥ב(wa·‘ă·nāḇ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6024:Anab -- 'grape', a place in the hill country of JudahEshtemoh,וְאֶשְׁתְּמֹ֖ה(wə·’eš·tə·mōh)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 851:Eshtemoa -- a man of Judah, also a city in JudahAnim,וְעָנִֽים׃(wə·‘ā·nîm)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6044:Anim -- a place in the hill country of Judah
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