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and Gaza, its settlements and villages, as far as the Wadi of Egypt and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />It also included Ashdod with its surrounding settlements and villages and Gaza with its settlements and villages, as far as the Brook of Egypt and along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; to the Brook of Egypt, and the Great Sea with its coastline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ashdod, with its towns and villages; Gaza, with its towns and villages, as far as the Brook of Egypt and the coastline of the Great Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border <i>thereof</i>:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ashdod with its towns and villages, Gaza with its towns and villages—as far as the Brook of Egypt and the Great Sea with <i>its</i> coastline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages, as far as the brook of Egypt and the Great Sea, even <i>its</i> coastline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; as far as the brook of Egypt and the Great Sea, even its coastline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; as far as the brook of Egypt and the Great Sea, even <i>its</i> coastline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; as far as the brook of Egypt and the Great Sea, even <i>its</i> coastline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ashdod, with its towns and its villages; Gaza, with its towns and its villages; as far as the Brook of Egypt (Wadi el-Arish) and the Great [Mediterranean] Sea with its coastline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ashdod, with its surrounding villages and settlements; Gaza, with its surrounding villages and settlements, to the Brook of Egypt and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ashdod, with its towns and villages; Gaza, with its towns and villages, to the Brook of Egypt and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; unto the brook of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ashdod, her towns and her villages; Gaza, her towns and her villages; unto the brook of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Added to this were Ashdod and Gaza with their cities and villages as far as the River of Egypt and the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There were Ashdod and Gaza, with their towns and villages, reaching to the stream on the border of Egypt and the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ashdod and its towns and villages, Gaza and its towns and villages as far as the River of Egypt, and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ashdod, with its towns and villages; Gaza, with its towns and villages, as far as the Brook of Egypt and the coastline of the Great Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ashdod with its surrounding towns and settlements, and Gaza with its surrounding towns and settlements, as far as the Stream of Egypt and the border at the Mediterranean Sea. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; to the Wadi of Egypt, and the Great Sea with its coastline. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ashdod, with her towns and her villages; Gaza, with her towns and her villages, to the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and its border:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; to the brook of Egypt, and the great sea with its coastline. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Ashdod, its towns and its villages, Gaza, its towns and its villages, to the Brook of Egypt, and the Great Sea, and [its] border.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ashdod, its towns and its villages, Gaza, its towns and its villages, unto the brook of Egypt, and the great sea, and its border.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ashdod, her daughters and her enclosures: Gaza, her daughters and her enclosures, even to the torrent of Egypt, and the great sea and the bound:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Azotus with its towns and villages. Gaza with its towns and villages, even to the torrent of Egypt, and the great sea that is the border thereof. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Ashdod, with its towns and villages. Gaza, with its towns and villages, as far as the torrent of Egypt, with the great sea as its border.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ashdod and its towns and villages; Gaza and its towns and villages, as far as the Wadi of Egypt and the coast of the Great Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; to the Wadi of Egypt, and the Great Sea with its coast.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Ashdod with its villages and farm lands, Gaza with its towns and farm lands, to the river of Egypt, and the Great Sea, with its coast;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Ashdod and its villages and its fields, and Aza and its villages and its fields unto the River of Egypt and the Great Sea, the border<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; unto the Brook of Egypt, the Great Sea being the border thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Asiedoth, and her villages, and her hamlets; Gaza, and its villages and its hamlets as far as the river of Egypt, and the great sea is the boundary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/15-47.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=4106" 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">46</span>from Ekron to the sea, all the cities near Ashdod, along with their villages; <span class="reftext">47</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/795.htm" title="795: ’aš·dō·wḏ (N-proper-fs) -- A city of the Philistines. From shadad; ravager; Ashdod, a place in Palestine.">Ashdod,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·w·ṯe·hā (N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">with its towns</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: wa·ḥă·ṣê·re·hā (Conj-w:: N-cpc:: 3fs) -- A yard, a hamlet.">and villages;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5804.htm" title="5804: ‘az·zāh (N-proper-fs) -- A Philistine city. Feminine of az; strong; Azzah, a place in Palestine.">Gaza,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·w·ṯe·hā (N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">with its towns</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: wa·ḥă·ṣê·re·hā (Conj-w:: N-cpc:: 3fs) -- A yard, a hamlet.">and villages,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">as far as</a> <a href="/hebrew/5158.htm" title="5158: na·ḥal (N-msc) -- Or nachlah; or nachalah; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; a valley; also a shaft.">the Brook</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·rā·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: ū·ḡə·ḇūl (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">and the coastline</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: hag·gå̄·ḇōl (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">of the Great</a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: wə·hay·yām (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river.">Sea.</a> </span><span class="reftext">48</span>These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,…<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="/deuteronomy/2-23.htm">Deuteronomy 2:23</a></span><br />And the Avvim, who lived in villages as far as Gaza, were destroyed by the Caphtorites, who came out of Caphtor and settled in their place.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/47-4.htm">Jeremiah 47:4</a></span><br />For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.<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="/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="/amos/1-6.htm">Amos 1:6-8</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Gaza, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they exiled a whole population, delivering them up to Edom. / So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels. / 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="/judges/1-18.htm">Judges 1:18</a></span><br />And Judah also captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron—each with its territory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/6-17.htm">1 Samuel 6:17</a></span><br />As a guilt offering to the LORD, the Philistines had sent back one gold tumor for each city: Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-8.htm">2 Kings 18:8</a></span><br />He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city.<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/14-29.htm">Isaiah 14:29-31</a></span><br />Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg. / Then the firstborn of the poor will find pasture, and the needy will lie down in safety, but I will kill your root by famine, and your remnant will be slain. / Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks.<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/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/3-8.htm">Mark 3:8</a></span><br />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="/acts/8-40.htm">Acts 8:40</a></span><br />But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, to the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof:</p><p class="hdg">Gaza</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/16-1.htm">Judges 16:1-21</a></b></br> Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/47-1.htm">Jeremiah 47:1,5</a></b></br> The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Amos 1:6,7</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away <i>the punishment</i> thereof; because they carried away captive the whole captivity, to deliver <i>them</i> up to Edom: … </p><p class="hdg">the river</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Joshua 15:4</a></b></br> <i>From thence</i> it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the river of Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the sea: this shall be your south coast.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/13-3.htm">Joshua 13:3</a></b></br> From Sihor, which <i>is</i> before Egypt, even unto the borders of Ekron northward, <i>which</i> is counted to the Canaanite: five lords of the Philistines; the Gazathites, and the Ashdothites, the Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avites:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-31.htm">Exodus 23:31</a></b></br> And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/15-46.htm">Ashdod</a> <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/joshua/15-12.htm">Coastline</a> <a href="/joshua/15-12.htm">Coast-Line</a> <a href="/joshua/15-45.htm">Daughter-Towns</a> <a href="/joshua/15-45.htm">Dependent</a> <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/joshua/15-46.htm">Hamlets</a> <a href="/joshua/15-12.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/joshua/15-46.htm">Places</a> <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">River</a> <a href="/joshua/15-46.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/joshua/15-45.htm">Settlements</a> <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Stream</a> <a href="/joshua/15-45.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/joshua/15-12.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-13.htm">Torrent</a> <a href="/joshua/15-46.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/joshua/15-46.htm">Unwalled</a> <a href="/joshua/15-46.htm">Villages</a> <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Wadi</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/5-1.htm">Ashdod</a> <a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/16-8.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/numbers/34-6.htm">Coastline</a> <a href="/joshua/15-12.htm">Coast-Line</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-29.htm">Daughter-Towns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-23.htm">Dependent</a> <a href="/joshua/24-4.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/joshua/15-51.htm">Hamlets</a> <a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/joshua/15-51.htm">Places</a> <a href="/joshua/16-8.htm">River</a> <a href="/joshua/16-3.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Settlements</a> <a href="/joshua/19-11.htm">Stream</a> <a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/joshua/16-3.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/joshua/16-8.htm">Torrent</a> <a href="/joshua/15-51.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/joshua/15-51.htm">Unwalled</a> <a href="/joshua/15-51.htm">Villages</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-7.htm">Wadi</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 strategically located near the coast, making it a significant trade and military hub. The mention of "towns and villages" indicates the surrounding settlements that were under Ashdod's influence. Historically, Ashdod was known for its worship of Dagon, a Philistine deity, which is evident in the account of the Ark of the Covenant being placed in the temple of Dagon (<a href="/1_samuel/5.htm">1 Samuel 5:1-7</a>). The city's inclusion in the territory of Judah signifies the extent of the land promised to Israel, although full control was not always realized due to ongoing Philistine resistance.<p><b>Gaza, with its towns and villages,</b><br>Gaza was another major Philistine city, known for its strength and fortifications. It was a key location on the trade route between Egypt and the Levant, contributing to its economic and strategic importance. The phrase "with its towns and villages" again highlights the broader region under Gaza's control. Biblically, Gaza is noted for its association with Samson, who was imprisoned and ultimately brought down the temple of Dagon there (<a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Judges 16:21-30</a>). The city's mention in Joshua underscores the challenge Israel faced in fully possessing the land, as Gaza remained a Philistine stronghold for much of Israel's early history.<p><b>as far as the Brook of Egypt</b><br>The "Brook of Egypt" is generally identified with the Wadi El-Arish, a seasonal river marking the southwestern boundary of the Promised Land. This boundary delineates the extent of the land given to the tribe of Judah. The reference to this brook is significant in understanding the geographical limits of Israel's inheritance. It also serves as a reminder of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land his descendants would inherit (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18</a>).<p><b>and the coastline of the Great Sea.</b><br>The "Great Sea" refers to the Mediterranean Sea, which formed the western boundary of the land allotted to Judah. This coastline was crucial for trade and interaction with other cultures, although it also exposed Israel to foreign influences and military threats. The inclusion of the coastline in the description of Judah's territory highlights the comprehensive nature of God's promise, encompassing diverse landscapes and resources. The sea also serves as a metaphor for the vastness of God's creation and the reach of His covenant with Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ashdod.htm">Ashdod</a></b><br>A significant Philistine city located in the coastal region of Canaan. Known for its strategic location and later as a place of conflict between the Israelites and Philistines.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gaza.htm">Gaza</a></b><br>Another major Philistine city, often mentioned in the context of Israel's battles with the Philistines. It was a key city due to its location on trade routes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/brook_of_egypt.htm">Brook of Egypt</a></b><br>Often identified with the Wadi El-Arish, it served as a boundary marker for the southern extent of the land allotted to the tribe of Judah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/great_sea.htm">Great Sea</a></b><br>Refers to the Mediterranean Sea, which formed the western boundary of the land given to the tribe of Judah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A group of people who inhabited the coastal regions of Canaan and were often in conflict with the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_promises.htm">Understanding God's Promises</a></b><br>The allocation of land to the tribe of Judah is a fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham. Reflect on how God is faithful to His promises in our lives today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_boundaries.htm">Spiritual Boundaries</a></b><br>Just as physical boundaries were set for the tribes of Israel, consider the spiritual boundaries God sets for us. Are we respecting and living within those boundaries?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/conflict_and_faithfulness.htm">Conflict and Faithfulness</a></b><br>The presence of the Philistines in these territories reminds us of the spiritual battles we face. How can we remain faithful and trust in God's deliverance?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_modern_application.htm">Historical Context and Modern Application</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of these cities helps us appreciate the depth of biblical accounts. How can we apply these lessons to our modern-day challenges?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The mention of specific geographical locations underscores God's sovereignty over all creation. How does recognizing God's control over the world impact our daily lives?<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_is_ashdod's_biblical_significance.htm">What is Ashdod's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_be_full_of_hope.htm">What is Ashdod's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_bible's_non-israelites.htm">Who are the non-Israelites mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_umbanda.htm">What is Ekron's significance in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-47.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">Ashdod,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשְׁדּ֞וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·dō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_795.htm">Strong's 795: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ashdod -- a city of the Philistines</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with its towns</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנוֹתֶ֣יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nō·w·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and villages;</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲצֵרֶ֗יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·ṣê·re·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gaza,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַזָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘az·zāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5804.htm">Strong's 5804: </a> </span><span class="str2">A Philistine city</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with its towns</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנוֹתֶ֥יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nō·w·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and villages,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲצֵרֶ֖יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·ṣê·re·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as far as</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Brook</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֣חַל</span> <span class="translit">(na·ḥal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Egypt</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרָ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the coastline</span><br /><span class="heb">וּגְבֽוּל׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḡə·ḇūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Great</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגָּד֖וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sea.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַיָּ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hay·yām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3220.htm">Strong's 3220: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-47.htm">Joshua 15:47 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/15-47.htm">Joshua 15:47 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/15-47.htm">Joshua 15:47 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/15-47.htm">Joshua 15:47 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/15-47.htm">Joshua 15:47 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-47.htm">Joshua 15:47 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-47.htm">Joshua 15:47 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-47.htm">Joshua 15:47 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-47.htm">Joshua 15:47 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/15-47.htm">Joshua 15:47 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/15-47.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:47 Ashdod its towns and its villages (Josh. 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