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for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Bizjothjah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hazar-shual, Beersheba, and Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Hazar-shual and Beersheba and Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Hazar-shual and Beersheba and Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Hazar-shual and Beersheba and Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Hazar-shual and Beersheba and Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hazar-shual, Beer-sheba, Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hazar-shual, Beer-sheba, Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Biziothiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hazar-shual, Beer-sheba, Biziothiah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hazar Shual, Beer Sheba, Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Hazar Shual, and Beersheba and its villages, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Bizjothjah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Hazar-Shual, and Beer-Sheba, and Bizjothjah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Hazar-Shual, and Beer-Sheba, and Bizjothjah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Hazor-Shual and the Well of the Oath, and Bizjothjah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Hasersual and Bersabee and Baziothia, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Hazar-shual and Beersheba and Biziothiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hazar-shual, Beer-sheba, and Biziothiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hazar-shual, Beer-sheba, Biziothiah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Darath-taaley, Beer-sheba, Beer-jothanah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And DarathTaleh and Birsheba and Biryuthia<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Biziothiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Cholaseola, and Beersabee; and their villages, and their hamlets,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/15-28.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=4023" 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">27</span>Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet, <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2705.htm" title="2705: wa·ḥă·ṣar Village of the fox, a place in S. Judah. From chatser and shuw'al; village of fox; Chatsar-Shual, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2705.htm" title="2705: šū·‘āl (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Village of the fox, a place in S. Judah. From chatser and shuw'al; village of fox; Chatsar-Shual, a place in Palestine.">Hazar-shual,</a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: ū·ḇə·’êr Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: še·ḇa‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine.">Beersheba,</a> <a href="/hebrew/964.htm" title="964: ū·ḇiz·yō·wṯ·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Contempts of the LORD, a place near Beersheba. From bazah and Yahh; contempts of Jah; Bizjothjah, a place in Palestine.">Biziothiah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>Baalah, Iim, Ezem,…<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="/genesis/13-12.htm">Genesis 13:12</a></span><br />Abram lived in the land of Canaan, but Lot settled in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent toward Sodom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-29.htm">Genesis 19:29</a></span><br />So when God destroyed the cities of the plain, He remembered Abraham, and He brought Lot out of the catastrophe that destroyed the cities where he had lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-3.htm">Numbers 34:3-5</a></span><br />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, / where it will turn from Azmon, join the Brook of Egypt, and end at the Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3</a></span><br />the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.<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="/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/4-24.htm">1 Kings 4:24</a></span><br />For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/3-16.htm">2 Kings 3:16-20</a></span><br />and he said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Dig this valley full of ditches.’ / For the LORD says, ‘You will not see wind or rain, but the valley will be filled with water, and you will drink—you and your cattle and your animals.’ / This is a simple matter in the sight of the LORD, and He will also deliver the Moabites into your hand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-28.htm">1 Chronicles 4:28</a></span><br />They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual,<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="/isaiah/15-1.htm">Isaiah 15:1</a></span><br />This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/48-1.htm">Jeremiah 48:1-5</a></span><br />Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you. / A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/25-9.htm">Ezekiel 25:9</a></span><br />therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land.<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/4-25.htm">Matthew 4:25</a></span><br />Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah,</p><p class="hdg">Hazar-shual</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-3.htm">Joshua 19:3</a></b></br> And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/4-28.htm">1 Chronicles 4:28</a></b></br> And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual,</p><p class="hdg">Beer-sheba</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-2.htm">Joshua 19:2</a></b></br> And they had in their inheritance Beersheba, or Sheba, and Moladah,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/21-14.htm">Genesis 21:14,31-33</a></b></br> And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave <i>it</i> unto Hagar, putting <i>it</i> on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/26-33.htm">Genesis 26:33</a></b></br> And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city <i>is</i> Beersheba unto this day.</p><p class="hdg">Bizjoth </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/46-5.htm">Beersheba</a> <a href="/genesis/46-5.htm">Beer-Sheba</a> <a href="/joshua/15-27.htm">Hazar</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-27.htm">Hazarshual</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-27.htm">Hazar-Shual</a> <a href="/joshua/19-3.htm">Hazar-Shu'al</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-27.htm">Shual</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/19-2.htm">Beersheba</a> <a href="/joshua/19-2.htm">Beer-Sheba</a> <a href="/joshua/19-3.htm">Hazar</a> <a href="/joshua/19-3.htm">Hazarshual</a> <a href="/joshua/19-3.htm">Hazar-Shual</a> <a href="/joshua/19-3.htm">Hazar-Shu'al</a> <a href="/joshua/19-3.htm">Shual</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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The name means "village of the fox," which may indicate the presence of foxes or jackals in the area. This town is mentioned in the context of the Negev, a semi-arid region that was part of the inheritance of Judah. The location is significant as it represents the southern boundary of Judah's territory, emphasizing the extent of the land God promised to His people. Hazar-shual is also mentioned in the list of towns in <a href="/nehemiah/11-27.htm">Nehemiah 11:27</a>, indicating its continued habitation and importance during the post-exilic period.<p><b>Beersheba</b><br>Beersheba is one of the most well-known cities in biblical history, often associated with the patriarchs Abraham and Isaac. It is here that Abraham made a covenant with Abimelech, and Isaac later dug wells (<a href="/genesis/21-31.htm">Genesis 21:31, 26</a>:23-33). Beersheba marks the southernmost point of the phrase "from Dan to Beersheba," which describes the entire land of Israel (<a href="/judges/20.htm">Judges 20:1</a>). The city served as a significant center for trade and administration. Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of ancient settlements, including a well and a four-room house, which align with biblical descriptions. Beersheba's role in the biblical narrative underscores God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs.<p><b>Biziothiah</b><br>Biziothiah is a lesser-known location mentioned in the list of towns within the territory of Judah. The exact location of Biziothiah is uncertain, and it is not frequently mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. Its inclusion in the list of towns highlights the comprehensive nature of the land distribution among the tribes of Israel. The name Biziothiah may mean "contempt of the Lord," though the significance of this name is not clear from the biblical text. The mention of such towns, even those with little historical or archaeological information, serves to affirm the detailed record-keeping and the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hazar-shual.htm">Hazar-shual</a></b><br>This is a town located in the southern part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. The name "Hazar-shual" means "village of the fox" or "enclosure of the fox," indicating a possible connection to wildlife or a strategic location.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/beersheba.htm">Beersheba</a></b><br>A significant city in the southern region of Judah, Beersheba is often mentioned in the Bible as a boundary marker for the land of Israel, "from Dan to Beersheba." It holds historical and spiritual significance, being associated with the patriarchs Abraham and Isaac.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/biziothiah.htm">Biziothiah</a></b><br>This is a lesser-known location mentioned in the context of the territorial boundaries of Judah. The exact meaning and significance of Biziothiah are not well-documented, but it is part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_inheritance.htm">Understanding Our Inheritance</a></b><br>Just as the tribe of Judah received specific territories, believers today have spiritual inheritances in Christ. Reflect on what God has promised you and how you can live in the fullness of His provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_place.htm">Significance of Place</a></b><br>Places like Beersheba remind us of God's faithfulness throughout history. Consider the places in your life where you have experienced God's presence and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The mention of these towns in <a href="/joshua/15-28.htm">Joshua 15:28</a> connects us to the broader account of God's faithfulness to His people. Reflect on how God has been faithful in your family or community over the years.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_boundaries.htm">Spiritual Boundaries</a></b><br>Just as physical boundaries were important for the tribes of Israel, spiritual boundaries are crucial for believers. Consider what boundaries you need to establish in your life to maintain spiritual health and integrity.<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/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_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/do_nehemiah_11_25-36_sites_match_history.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-36 - Do the recorded locations and populations in Judah and Benjamin align with known historical or archaeological records of the period?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_proof_of_micah_7_20's_promise.htm">Micah 7:20 reaffirms the covenant with the patriarchs--where is the clear historical or external documentation of this unbroken promise?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-28.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">Hazar-shual,</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוּעָ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(šū·‘āl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2705.htm">Strong's 2705: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hazar-shual -- 'village of the fox', a place in southern Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Beersheba,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֖בַע</span> <span class="translit">(še·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_884.htm">Strong's 884: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beersheba -- 'well of seven', a place in the Negev</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Biziothiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִזְיוֹתְיָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇiz·yō·wṯ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_964.htm">Strong's 964: </a> </span><span class="str2">Biziothiah -- 'contempts of the LORD', a place near Beersheba</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-28.htm">Joshua 15:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/15-28.htm">Joshua 15:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/15-28.htm">Joshua 15:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/15-28.htm">Joshua 15:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/15-28.htm">Joshua 15:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-28.htm">Joshua 15:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-28.htm">Joshua 15:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-28.htm">Joshua 15:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-28.htm">Joshua 15:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/15-28.htm">Joshua 15:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/15-28.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:28 Hazar Shual Beersheba Biziothiah (Josh. 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