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full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Eltolad and Bethul and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Eltolad and Bethul and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Eltolad and Bethul and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Eltolad and Bethul and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Eltholad, Bethul and Harma, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Eltolad, Bethul, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Beth-el, Hirmah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Eluthlad and Bayth Eil and Kherma<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Erthula, and Bula, and Herma,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/19-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=4813" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/19.htm">Simeon's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/513.htm" title="513: wə·’el·tō·w·laḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably from 'el and a masculine form of towldah; God generator; Eltolad, a place in Palestine.">Eltolad,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1329.htm" title="1329: ū·ḇə·ṯūl (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A place in Simeon. For Bthuw'el; Bethul, a place in Palestine.">Bethul,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2767.htm" title="2767: wə·ḥā·rə·māh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Asylum, a place in Simeon. From charam; devoted; Chormah, a place in Palestine.">Hormah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21-32</a></span><br />These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-28.htm">1 Chronicles 4:28-33</a></span><br />They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-31.htm">Judges 1:31-32</a></span><br />Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. / So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a></span><br />Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-7</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-2.htm">Numbers 34:2-12</a></span><br />“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, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">2 Samuel 24:1-9</a></span><br />Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” / So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” / But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-30</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Luke 4:14-15</a></span><br />Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a></span><br />Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Romans 15:19</a></span><br />by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,</p><p class="hdg">Eltolad</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-30.htm">Joshua 15:30</a></b></br> And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,</p><p class="hdg">Hormah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-17.htm">Judges 1:17</a></b></br> And Judah went with Simeon his brother, and they slew the Canaanites that inhabited Zephath, and utterly destroyed it. And the name of the city was called Hormah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/15-30.htm">Eltolad</a> <a href="/joshua/15-30.htm">Elto'lad</a> <a href="/joshua/15-30.htm">Hormah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/15-30.htm">Eltolad</a> <a href="/joshua/15-30.htm">Elto'lad</a> <a href="/judges/1-17.htm">Hormah</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">The lot of Simeon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">of Zebulun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-17.htm">of Issachar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-24.htm">of Asher</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-32.htm">of Naphtali</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-40.htm">of Dan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-49.htm">The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Eltolad</b><br>Eltolad is a town mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Simeon within the territory of Judah. Its name means "God's kindred" or "God's generation," reflecting the importance of divine heritage and lineage in Israelite culture. The location of Eltolad is not definitively known today, but it is believed to have been situated in the southern part of Judah's territory. This area was characterized by its arid climate and was part of the Negev region, which played a significant role in the nomadic and pastoral lifestyle of the tribes. Eltolad's inclusion in the Simeonite inheritance highlights the integration and cooperation among the tribes of Israel, as Simeon was given cities within Judah's larger territory due to its smaller population.<p><b>Bethul</b><br>Bethul, also known as Bethuel in some translations, is another town allocated to the tribe of Simeon. The name Bethul means "house of God," indicating a place of worship or divine presence. This town is often associated with the spiritual heritage of the Israelites, emphasizing the centrality of worship in their community life. The exact location of Bethul is uncertain, but it is thought to be in the same general region as Eltolad. The mention of Bethul in the tribal allotments underscores the importance of maintaining a connection to God through designated places of worship, a theme that resonates throughout the Old Testament. This connection is further seen in the New Testament, where Jesus Christ is described as the ultimate "house of God," fulfilling the spiritual needs of His people.<p><b>Hormah</b><br>Hormah, meaning "devotion" or "destruction," has a significant history in the biblical narrative. It was originally a Canaanite city that the Israelites attempted to conquer during their wilderness wanderings. Initially, they were defeated due to disobedience and lack of faith (<a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Numbers 14:45</a>). However, later, under divine guidance, the Israelites successfully captured and destroyed the city, dedicating it to God (<a href="/numbers/21-3.htm">Numbers 21:3</a>). This act of devotion and destruction is a recurring theme in the conquest narratives, symbolizing the removal of sin and idolatry from the land. Hormah's inclusion in the Simeonite inheritance serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and the importance of obedience to His commands. The concept of devotion and destruction is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to devote themselves to God and put to death the deeds of the flesh (<a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eltolad.htm">Eltolad</a></b><br>A town allotted to the tribe of Simeon within the territory of Judah. Its name may mean "God's kindred" or "God's generation," reflecting a divine connection or heritage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethul.htm">Bethul</a></b><br>Another town within the inheritance of Simeon. The name is similar to "Bethel," meaning "house of God," indicating a place of spiritual significance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hormah.htm">Hormah</a></b><br>A city with a history of conflict and victory. Originally called Zephath, it was renamed Hormah, meaning "destruction" or "devotion to destruction," after the Israelites defeated the Canaanites there.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God’s Commands</a></b><br>The history of Hormah reminds us of the consequences of acting outside of God's will. We must seek His guidance and obey His commands to experience victory in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_spiritual_heritage.htm">Significance of Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>The names and locations like Eltolad and Bethul remind us of our spiritual heritage and identity in God. We are called to live as His people, reflecting His character and purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_cooperation.htm">Unity and Cooperation</a></b><br>The joint efforts of Judah and Simeon in conquering Hormah illustrate the power of unity and cooperation among God's people. We are stronger when we work together in fulfilling God's mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God’s Faithfulness</a></b><br>The allotment of these towns to Simeon is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the tribes of Israel. We can trust in His faithfulness in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The renaming of Zephath to Hormah signifies the spiritual battles we face. We are called to devote ourselves to God and rely on His strength to overcome challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_infancy_gospels.htm">Who is the Avenger of Blood in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_simeon's_towns_with_evidence.htm">Joshua 19:2-8: How can we reconcile the extensive list of Simeon's towns with the limited archaeological evidence for these places?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/verify_jordan_miracle_without_proof.htm">Joshua 4:1-9: How can we verify the miraculous nature of stopping the Jordan and gathering stones without historical or scientific proof?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_work_in_heaven.htm">What is the identity of the Kenizzites?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/19-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Eltolad,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶלְתּוֹלַ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el·tō·w·laḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_513.htm">Strong's 513: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eltolad -- 'God is generator', a city in southern Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bethul,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְת֖וּל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ṯūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1329.htm">Strong's 1329: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bethul -- a place in Simeon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hormah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָרְמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥā·rə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2767.htm">Strong's 2767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hormah -- 'asylum', a place in Simeon</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/19-4.htm">OT History: Joshua 19:4 Eltolad Bethul Hormah (Josh. 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