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class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Ba‘alath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Eltekah and Gibbethon and Baalath,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Elthece, Gebbethon and Balaath, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Eltekeh, Gibbethon and Baalath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Eltekoh, Gibbethon, Baalath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Elkath, Gibbethon, Baalath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Elqath and Gebthuun and Balath<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Alcatha, and Begethon, and Gebeelan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/19-44.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=5079" 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">Dan's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">43</span>Elon, Timnah, Ekron, <span class="reftext">44</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/514.htm" title="514: wə·’el·tə·qêh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Pal. Or neltqeh; of uncertain derivation; Eltekeh or Elteke, a place in Palestine.">Eltekeh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1405.htm" title="1405: wə·ḡib·bə·ṯō·wn (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Mound, a city in Dan. Intensive from gib'ah; a hilly spot; Gibbethon, a place in Palestine.">Gibbethon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1191.htm" title="1191: ū·ḇa·‘ă·lāṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Dan. A modification of ba'alah; mistressship; Baalath, a place in Palestine.">Baalath,</a> </span><span class="reftext">45</span>Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon,…<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/19-40.htm">Joshua 19:40-43</a></span><br />The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan: / The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, / Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-34.htm">Judges 1:34-36</a></span><br />The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain. / And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor. / And the border of the Amorites extended from the Ascent of Akrabbim to Sela and beyond.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66-70</a></span><br />And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: / They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, / Jokmeam, Beth-horon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-28.htm">1 Chronicles 7:28-29</a></span><br />Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages. / And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.<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="/1_samuel/7-14.htm">1 Samuel 7:14</a></span><br />The cities from Ekron to Gath, which the Philistines had taken, were restored to Israel, who also delivered the surrounding territory from the hand of the Philistines. And there was peace between the Israelites and the Amorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-4.htm">1 Samuel 9:4</a></span><br />So Saul passed through the hill country of Ephraim and then through the land of Shalishah, but they did not find the donkeys. He and the servant went through the region of Shaalim, but they were not there. Then they went through the land of Benjamin, and still they did not find them.<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_chronicles/12-31.htm">1 Chronicles 12:31-32</a></span><br />From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king. / From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a></span><br />These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...<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="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">Ezekiel 48:23-29</a></span><br />As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. ...<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="/matthew/15-21.htm">Matthew 15:21-28</a></span><br />Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. / And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-24.htm">Mark 7:24-30</a></span><br />Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice. / Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet. / Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,</p><p class="hdg">Gibbethon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/21-23.htm">Joshua 21:23</a></b></br> And out of the tribe of Dan, Eltekeh with her suburbs, Gibbethon with her suburbs,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">1 Kings 15:27</a></b></br> And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which <i>belonged</i> to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/16-15.htm">1 Kings 16:15</a></b></br> In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people <i>were</i> encamped against Gibbethon, which <i>belonged</i> to the Philistines.</p><p class="hdg">Baalath</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">1 Kings 9:18</a></b></br> And Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness, in the land,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">Baalath</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">Ba'alath</a> <a href="/joshua/21-23.htm">Eltekeh</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">Baalath</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">Ba'alath</a> <a href="/joshua/21-23.htm">Eltekeh</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>Eltekeh</b><br>Eltekeh is a town mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Dan. It is located in the Shephelah, the lowland region of ancient Israel, which was known for its fertile land and strategic location. The town's name means "God is my fear," reflecting the theocentric culture of the Israelites. Eltekeh is also mentioned in <a href="/joshua/21-23.htm">Joshua 21:23</a> as one of the Levitical cities given to the Kohathite Levites, indicating its importance in religious and communal life. Archaeological evidence suggests that this area was inhabited during the Late Bronze Age, aligning with the biblical timeline of the Israelite settlement.<p><b>Gibbethon</b><br>Gibbethon is another city within the territory of Dan. It is significant in the biblical narrative as a site of conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines. In <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">1 Kings 15:27 and 16</a>:15, Gibbethon is the location where Baasha, king of Israel, assassinated Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, during a siege. This highlights the ongoing struggle for control between the Israelites and their Philistine neighbors. The city's name, meaning "mound" or "height," suggests a fortified position, which would have been strategically advantageous in military engagements.<p><b>Baalath</b><br>Baalath, meaning "mistress" or "lady," reflects the influence of Canaanite culture, where Baal worship was prevalent. This city is also mentioned in <a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">1 Kings 9:18</a> as one of the cities Solomon fortified, indicating its strategic and economic importance. The presence of Baalath in the Danite territory underscores the challenges the Israelites faced in maintaining their distinct religious identity amidst surrounding pagan influences. The city's inclusion in Solomon's building projects suggests a period of prosperity and expansion during his reign, aligning with the biblical narrative of Israel's golden age.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eltekeh.htm">Eltekeh</a></b><br>A town allocated to the tribe of Dan. Its name means "God is my fear" or "God is my reverence," reflecting a spiritual significance in its naming.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibbethon.htm">Gibbethon</a></b><br>Another town given to the tribe of Dan. It later becomes significant in the history of Israel as a site of conflict between the northern kingdom of Israel and the Philistines.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/baalath.htm">Baalath</a></b><br>A town also within the territory of Dan. The name suggests a connection to "Baal," a Canaanite deity, indicating the cultural and religious challenges faced by the Israelites in maintaining their distinct identity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_inheritance.htm">The Importance of Inheritance</a></b><br>The allocation of towns to the tribe of Dan reminds us of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Just as the Israelites received their inheritance, believers today are assured of their spiritual inheritance in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_challenges.htm">Cultural Challenges</a></b><br>The presence of towns like Baalath, with names linked to pagan deities, underscores the challenge of maintaining faithfulness to God amidst a culture that often opposes His ways. Believers are called to be in the world but not of it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_locations.htm">Strategic Locations</a></b><br>The mention of towns like Gibbethon highlights the strategic importance of certain locations. In our spiritual lives, we must recognize and fortify areas that are vulnerable to attack.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_worship.htm">Community and Worship</a></b><br>Eltekeh's designation as a Levitical city emphasizes the role of community and worship in sustaining faith. Regular fellowship and worship are vital for spiritual growth.<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/does_the_bible_condone_faith_violence.htm">What is the Bible's stance on faith-based violence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_asher's_borders_differ_here.htm">Joshua 19:27-29: Why do the tribal borders for Asher here differ from references to Asher's territory elsewhere in the Old Testament?</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/what_defines_biblical_literalism.htm">What defines Biblical Literalism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 44.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Gibbethon</span>. A Levitical city, as was also Eltekeh (see <a href="/joshua/21-23.htm">Joshua 21:23</a>). It was the same city as that mentioned as "belonging to the Philistines" in <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">1 Kings 15:27</a>; <a href="/1_kings/16-15.htm">1 Kings 16:15, 17</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/19-44.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">Eltekeh,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶלְתְּקֵ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el·tə·qêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_514.htm">Strong's 514: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elteke -- a city in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gibbethon,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגִבְּת֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡib·bə·ṯō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1405.htm">Strong's 1405: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gibbethon -- 'mound', a city in Dan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Baalath,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַעֲלָֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇa·‘ă·lāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1191.htm">Strong's 1191: </a> </span><span class="str2">Baalath -- a city in Dan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/19-44.htm">OT History: Joshua 19:44 Eltekeh Gibbethon Baalath (Josh. 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