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class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ziklag, Madmannah, and Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Ziklag and Madmannah and Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Ziklag and Madmannah and Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Ziklag and Madmannah and Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Ziklag and Madmannah and Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br 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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Ziglag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Ziklag and Madmannah, and Sansannah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Siceleg and Medemena and Sensenna, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Ziklag and Madmannah and Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Zinklag, Marmanah, Samsalah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Atsnaqlag and Marmana and Samsala<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Sekelac, and Macharim, and Sethennac,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/15-31.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=4033" 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">30</span>Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah, <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6860.htm" title="6860: wə·ṣiq·laḡ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon. Or Tsiyqlag; of uncertain derivation: Tsiklag or Tsikelag, a place in Palestine.">Ziklag,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4089.htm" title="4089: ū·maḏ·man·nāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in S. Judah, also a desc. of Caleb. A variation for madmenah; Madmannah, a place in Palestine.">Madmannah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5578.htm" title="5578: wə·san·san·nāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A place in S. Judah. Feminine of a form of cancin; a bough; Sansannah, a place in Palestine.">Sansannah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon—twenty-nine cities in all, along with their villages.…<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/19-5.htm">Joshua 19:5</a></span><br />Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/27-6.htm">1 Samuel 27:6</a></span><br />That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26-31</a></span><br />When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">2 Samuel 2:1</a></span><br />Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-7.htm">2 Samuel 24:7</a></span><br />They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">1 Kings 19:3</a></span><br />And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,<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="/ezekiel/25-16.htm">Ezekiel 25:16</a></span><br />therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I will stretch out My hand against the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites and destroy the remnant along the coast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/1-8.htm">Amos 1:8</a></span><br />I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/2-4.htm">Zephaniah 2:4-7</a></span><br />For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon left in ruins. Ashdod will be driven out at noon, and Ekron will be uprooted. / Woe to the dwellers of the seacoast, O nation of the Cherethites! The word of the LORD is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you, and no one will be left.” / So the seacoast will become a land of pastures, with wells for shepherds and folds for sheep. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1</a></span><br />After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,<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/4-31.htm">Luke 4:31-32</a></span><br />Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. / They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,</p><p class="hdg">Ziklag</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Joshua 19:5</a></b></br> And Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/27-6.htm">1 Samuel 27:6</a></b></br> Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-49.htm">Madmannah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-49.htm">Madman'nah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Ziglag</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-28.htm">Ziklag</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-49.htm">Madmannah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-49.htm">Madman'nah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Ziglag</a> <a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Ziklag</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'; 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It was originally allotted to the tribe of Judah and later became part of the territory of Simeon. Ziklag is most famously known as the place where David sought refuge from King Saul and where he lived among the Philistines under the protection of Achish, the king of Gath. This city became a base for David and his men, and it was from here that David launched raids against various groups. Ziklag's capture and burning by the Amalekites, as recorded in <a href="/1_samuel/30.htm">1 Samuel 30</a>, led to David's pursuit and eventual recovery of the captives and spoils. Archaeologically, Ziklag's exact location is debated, but it is generally believed to be in the Negev region. The city's history reflects themes of refuge, loyalty, and divine providence, as David's time in Ziklag was a period of preparation for his future kingship.<p><b>Madmannah</b><br>Madmannah is a lesser-known town mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah. Its name means "dunghill" or "manure heap," which may reflect its agricultural significance or a characteristic of the area. The town is located in the southern part of Judah, near the Negev desert. Madmannah's inclusion in the list of towns highlights the comprehensive nature of the tribal allotments, ensuring that even smaller settlements were recognized. The town's mention alongside others in the region underscores the importance of each community in the broader narrative of Israel's settlement in the Promised Land. While there is limited archaeological evidence specifically identifying Madmannah, its mention in the biblical text serves as a reminder of the diverse and varied landscape of ancient Judah.<p><b>Sansannah</b><br>Sansannah is another town listed in the territory of Judah, though it is not frequently mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. The name Sansannah may mean "palm branch" or "branching," suggesting a possible connection to the natural environment or agricultural practices of the area. Like Madmannah, Sansannah's inclusion in the list of towns emphasizes the detailed record of land distribution among the tribes of Israel. The town's location is not definitively known, but it is believed to be in the southern part of Judah, contributing to the region's agricultural and pastoral economy. The mention of Sansannah, along with other towns, reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land and the establishment of Israel's presence in Canaan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/ziklag.htm">Ziklag</a></b><br>A town that later became significant as a refuge for David when he fled from King Saul. It was given to the tribe of Judah and later to the tribe of Simeon.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/madmannah.htm">Madmannah</a></b><br>A town in the southern part of Judah's territory. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is listed among the cities in the Negev region.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sansannah.htm">Sansannah</a></b><br>Another town in the southern region of Judah. Like Madmannah, its precise location is not definitively known today.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_land_allocation.htm">God's Faithfulness in Land Allocation</a></b><br>The listing of towns in <a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Joshua 15</a>, including Ziklag, Madmannah, and Sansannah, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to give the Israelites the land of Canaan. This reminds us of God's reliability and the importance of trusting His promises.<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 towns helps us appreciate the spiritual journey of Israel. Ziklag, for instance, became a place of refuge and strategic importance for David, illustrating how God provides for His people in times of need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_and_inheritance.htm">The Importance of Heritage and Inheritance</a></b><br>The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel underscores the importance of heritage and inheritance in God's plan. It encourages us to value our spiritual heritage and the inheritance we have in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_our_lives.htm">God's Sovereignty in Our Lives</a></b><br>Just as God determined the boundaries and locations for the tribes of Israel, He is sovereign over the details of our lives. We can trust Him to guide us and place us where we can best serve His purposes.<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/how_can_free_will_exist_with_god's_plan.htm">Psalm 31:15 states 'my times are in your hand,' but if free will exists, how can one's life be fully determined by God's plan?</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/why_annihilate_all_in_joshua_11_14.htm">Why does God command the annihilation of entire populations, including non-combatants, in Joshua 11:14?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_psalm_15_2-3_with_rahab's_lie.htm">Psalm 15:2-3 demands complete truthfulness and no slander; how do we reconcile this with instances of approved deceit (e.g., Rahab in Joshua 2)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-31.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">Ziklag,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְצִֽקְלַ֥ג</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣiq·laḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6860.htm">Strong's 6860: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ziklag -- a city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Madmannah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַדְמַנָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·maḏ·man·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4089.htm">Strong's 4089: </a> </span><span class="str2">Madmannah -- a city in southern Judah, also a descendant of Caleb</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sansannah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְסַנְסַנָּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·san·san·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5578.htm">Strong's 5578: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sansannah -- a place in southern Judah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/15-31.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:31 Ziklag Madmannah Sansannah (Josh. 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