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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Lakish and Azqath and Agulan<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Basedoth, and Ideadalea;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/15-39.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=4071" 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/15.htm">The Cities of Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">38</span>Dilan, Mizpeh, Joktheel, <span class="reftext">39</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3923.htm" title="3923: lā·ḵîš (N-proper-fs) -- A Canaanite city S.W. of Jer. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; Lakish, a place in Palestine.">Lachish,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1218.htm" title="1218: ū·ḇā·ṣə·qaṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Judah. From batseq; a swell of ground; Botscath, a place in Palestine.">Bozkath,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5700.htm" title="5700: wə·‘eḡ·lō·wn (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- From egel; vituline; Eglon, the name of a place in Palestine and of a Moabitish king.">Eglon,</a> </span><span class="reftext">40</span>Cabbon, Lahmas, Chitlish,…<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/10-3.htm">Joshua 10:3-5</a></span><br />Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, / “Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.” / So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13</a></span><br />the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">1 Samuel 17:1</a></span><br />Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-10</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...<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="/jeremiah/34-7.htm">Jeremiah 34:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/1-15.htm">Micah 1:15</a></span><br />I will again bring a conqueror against you, O dweller of Mareshah. The glory of Israel will come to Adullam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-5.htm">Zechariah 9:5-7</a></span><br />Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited. / A mixed race will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. / I will remove the blood from their mouths and the abominations from between their teeth. Then they too will become a remnant for our God; they will become like a clan in Judah, and Ekron will be like the Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-25.htm">Matthew 4:25</a></span><br />Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Matthew 11:21-24</a></span><br />“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Mark 3:7-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Luke 10:13-15</a></span><br />Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-21.htm">John 12:21</a></span><br />They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1</a></span><br />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.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,</p><p class="hdg">Lachish</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-3.htm">Joshua 10:3,31,32</a></b></br> Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/12-11.htm">Joshua 12:11</a></b></br> The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/18-14.htm">2 Kings 18:14,17</a></b></br> And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have offended; return from me: that which thou puttest on me will I bear. And the king of Assyria appointed unto Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold… </p><p class="hdg">Bozkath</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/22-1.htm">2 Kings 22:1</a></b></br> Josiah <i>was</i> eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name <i>was</i> Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Boscath.</p><p class="hdg">Eglon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-3.htm">Joshua 10:3</a></b></br> Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/12-12.htm">Joshua 12:12</a></b></br> The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/22-1.htm">Bozkath</a> <a href="/joshua/12-12.htm">Eglon</a> <a href="/joshua/12-11.htm">Lachish</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/22-1.htm">Bozkath</a> <a href="/judges/3-12.htm">Eglon</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-19.htm">Lachish</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">The borders of the lot of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Caleb's portion and conquest</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Othniel, for his valour, marries Achsah, Caleb's daughter</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-18.htm">She obtains a blessing of her father</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">The cities of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">63. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-63.htm">The Jebusites unconquered</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/15.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/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Lachish</b><br>Lachish was a significant city in the Shephelah region of ancient Judah. It served as a strategic military and administrative center due to its location on the main road between Jerusalem and Egypt. Archaeological excavations have uncovered a series of fortifications, including a large city gate and a palace, indicating its importance. Lachish is mentioned in several biblical accounts, including the conquest narratives in Joshua and the Assyrian siege led by Sennacherib in <a href="/2_kings/18-13.htm">2 Kings 18:13-17</a>. The city's fall to the Assyrians is depicted in the Lachish Reliefs, which are now housed in the British Museum. This historical context underscores the city's role in the broader narrative of Israel's history and God's judgment and deliverance.<p><b>Bozkath</b><br>Bozkath is a lesser-known town in the territory of Judah, mentioned primarily in the context of the tribal allotments. Its exact location remains uncertain, but it is believed to have been situated near Lachish. Bozkath is also noted as the hometown of King Josiah's mother, Jedidah, in <a href="/2_kings/22.htm">2 Kings 22:1</a>. This connection to Josiah, a king known for his religious reforms and return to covenant faithfulness, highlights the town's indirect contribution to Judah's spiritual renewal. The mention of Bozkath in the tribal allotments emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the land distribution among the tribes of Israel, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham regarding the land.<p><b>Eglon</b><br>Eglon was another city in the Shephelah region, known for its role in the coalition of Amorite kings who opposed Joshua and the Israelites. In <a href="/joshua/10.htm">Joshua 10</a>, Eglon is one of the cities whose king joined forces with others to attack Gibeon, leading to their defeat by Joshua's forces. The capture and destruction of Eglon by the Israelites demonstrate God's faithfulness in delivering the land into their hands, as promised. The city's inclusion in the allotment to Judah signifies the transition from Canaanite control to Israelite possession, symbolizing the broader theme of God's sovereignty and the establishment of His people in the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/lachish.htm">Lachish</a></b><br>An ancient city in the Shephelah region of Judah, known for its strategic military importance. It was a fortified city and played a significant role in various biblical accounts, including the conquest of Canaan.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bozkath.htm">Bozkath</a></b><br>A lesser-known town in the territory of Judah. It is mentioned in the context of the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/eglon.htm">Eglon</a></b><br>Another city in the Shephelah region, which was part of the southern campaign led by Joshua. It was one of the cities conquered by the Israelites during their conquest of Canaan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment_of_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises</a></b><br>The mention of these cities in <a href="/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39</a> is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to give the land to the descendants of Abraham. Believers can trust in God's promises in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_importance_of_obedience.htm">Strategic Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The conquest and allocation of these cities underscore the importance of obedience to God's commands. Just as the Israelites were called to take possession of the land, Christians are called to live out their faith actively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_and_spiritual_significance.htm">Historical and Spiritual Significance</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of these cities enriches our comprehension of biblical accounts and their spiritual implications. It reminds us of the interconnectedness of God's plan throughout history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Community in God's Plan</a></b><br>The allocation of land to the tribe of Judah, including these cities, highlights the importance of community and collective identity in God's plan. Believers are encouraged to find their place within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_sustains_my_heart_when_i'm_weak.htm">What is the biblical account of Canaan's conquest?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_punitive_justice.htm">What constitutes the Old Testament Canon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_mercy_and_conquest_reconcile.htm">Zechariah 7:9-10 commands mercy and compassion; how do these ideals reconcile with earlier Old Testament accounts of conquest and violence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_judah_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Judah?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-39.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">Lachish,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכִ֥ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵîš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3923.htm">Strong's 3923: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bozkath,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָצְקַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·ṣə·qaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1218.htm">Strong's 1218: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bozkath -- a city in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eglon,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֶגְלֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘eḡ·lō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5700.htm">Strong's 5700: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eglon -- a king of Moab, also a city in Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/15-39.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:39 Lachish Bozkath Eglon (Josh. 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