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href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Delean and Masepha and Jecthel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Dilean and Mizpeh and Joktheel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Dilean, Mizpeh, Joktheel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Dilan, Mizpeh, Jokthe-el,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Dilban, Kaspa, Nakthael,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Dalban and Qatspa and Naqthayel<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Dilan, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Dalad, and Maspha, and Jachareel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/15-38.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=4069" 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">37</span>Zenan, Hadashah, Migdal-gad, <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1810.htm" title="1810: wə·ḏil·‘ān (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Judah. Of uncertain derivation; Dilan, a place in Palestine.">Dilan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4708.htm" title="4708: wə·ham·miṣ·peh (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The name of several places in Isr. The same as mitspeh; Mitspeh, the name of five places in Palestine.">Mizpeh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3371.htm" title="3371: wə·yā·qə·ṯə·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably from the same as Yaqeh and 'el; veneration of God; Joktheel, the name of a place in Palestine, and of one in Idumaea.">Joktheel,</a> </span><span class="reftext">39</span>Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,…<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/10-40.htm">Joshua 10:40-42</a></span><br />So 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 conquered the area from Kadesh-barnea to Gaza, and the whole region of Goshen as far as Gibeon. / And because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel, Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-16.htm">Joshua 11:16-23</a></span><br />So 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 waged war against all these kings for a long period of time. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/12-7.htm">Joshua 12:7-24</a></span><br />And 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): / the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Joshua 18:21-28</a></span><br />These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, / Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, / Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-9.htm">Judges 1:9</a></span><br />Afterward, the men of Judah marched down to fight against the Canaanites living in the hill country, in the Negev, and in the foothills.<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_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-81</a></span><br />Now 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">1 Chronicles 9:2-3</a></span><br />Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:<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/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-29</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="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This 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. ...<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/19-1.htm">Matthew 19:1</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.<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/4-42.htm">Luke 4:42-44</a></span><br />At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place, and the crowds were looking for Him. They came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving. / But Jesus told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent.” / And He continued to preach in the synagogues of Judea.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,</p><p class="hdg">Mizpeh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-48.htm">Genesis 31:48,49</a></b></br> And Laban said, This heap <i>is</i> a witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/20-1.htm">Judges 20:1</a></b></br> Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/21-5.htm">Judges 21:5</a></b></br> And the children of Israel said, Who <i>is there</i> among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto the LORD? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the LORD to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death.</p><p class="hdg">Joktheel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a></b></br> He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">Joktheel</a> <a href="/joshua/13-26.htm">Mizpah</a> <a href="/joshua/13-26.htm">Mizpeh</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">Joktheel</a> <a href="/joshua/18-26.htm">Mizpah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-26.htm">Mizpeh</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>Dilan</b><br>Dilan is one of the towns listed in the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. Its exact location is not definitively known today, but it is part of the southern hill country. The mention of Dilan in the context of Judah's inheritance highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>). The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel is a testament to God's faithfulness and the importance of land in Israel's identity and covenant relationship with God.<p><b>Mizpeh</b><br>Mizpeh, meaning "watchtower" or "lookout," is a name given to several locations in the Bible. This particular Mizpeh in Judah should not be confused with other Mizpehs, such as the one in Gilead or the one associated with Samuel. The name suggests a place of strategic importance, possibly used for military or communication purposes. Mizpeh's role as a lookout point underscores the need for vigilance and readiness, themes echoed in the New Testament where believers are called to be watchful (<a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>).<p><b>Joktheel</b><br>Joktheel is another town within the territory of Judah. The name means "subdued by God," which may reflect a historical event or divine intervention associated with the town. This name serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and power over the nations and territories. The concept of God subduing enemies is a recurring theme in the Bible, seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/47-3.htm">Psalm 47:3</a>, where God is depicted as subduing peoples under His chosen ones. Joktheel's inclusion in Judah's inheritance signifies the broader narrative of God's people overcoming through divine assistance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/dilean.htm">Dilean</a></b><br>A town mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah. Its exact location is not definitively known today, but it was part of the southern hill country of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mizpeh.htm">Mizpeh</a></b><br>This name means "watchtower" or "lookout" in Hebrew. There are several places named Mizpeh in the Bible, but this particular Mizpeh is a town in the territory of Judah. It signifies a place of vigilance and observation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joktheel.htm">Joktheel</a></b><br>Another town in the territory of Judah. The name means "subdued by God" in Hebrew, indicating a place that has been conquered or brought under control by divine intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment</a></b><br>The listing of towns in <a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Joshua 15</a>, including Dilean, Mizpeh, and Joktheel, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites. Believers can trust in God's promises today, knowing He is faithful to fulfill them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_names.htm">Significance of Names</a></b><br>The meanings of the town names (e.g., Mizpeh as "watchtower" and Joktheel as "subdued by God") remind us of the spiritual truths that God is our watchtower and that He subdues our enemies. We should remain vigilant in our spiritual lives and trust in God's power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_and_identity.htm">Inheritance and Identity</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites received their inheritance, Christians have an inheritance in Christ. Understanding our spiritual inheritance helps us live with purpose and identity in God's kingdom.<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/do_joshua_15_1-12's_borders_conflict.htm">Do the territorial descriptions in Joshua 15:1-12 conflict with other biblical texts or known ancient boundaries, suggesting an editorial or historical inconsistency?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joshua_15_63_align_with_total_conquest.htm">Joshua 15:63 states that the men of Judah could not dislodge the Jebusites from Jerusalem; how does this align with claims of total conquest elsewhere in the book?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_joshua_capture_jerusalem.htm">Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joshua_2_15_fit_history.htm">If Jericho's walls had already crumbled before Joshua's era, how does Joshua 2:15 align with historical timelines?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-38.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">Dilan,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדִלְעָ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏil·‘ān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1810.htm">Strong's 1810: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dilean -- a city in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mizpeh,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַמִּצְפֶּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·miṣ·peh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4708.htm">Strong's 4708: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joktheel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָקְתְאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·qə·ṯə·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3371.htm">Strong's 3371: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joktheel -- a city in Judah, also a city in Edom</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-38.htm">Joshua 15:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/15-38.htm">Joshua 15:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/15-38.htm">Joshua 15:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/15-38.htm">Joshua 15:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/15-38.htm">Joshua 15:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-38.htm">Joshua 15:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-38.htm">Joshua 15:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-38.htm">Joshua 15:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-38.htm">Joshua 15:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/15-38.htm">Joshua 15:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/15-38.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:38 Dilean Mizpeh Joktheel (Josh. 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