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Then it turned toward Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). <a href="/esv/joshua/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the boundary extends from the top of the mountain to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah, and from there to the cities of Mount Ephron. Then the boundary bends around to Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). <a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> From the hilltop the border curved to the spring of the Waters of Nephtoah, proceeded to the cities of Mount Ephron, and then bent around toward Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). <a href="/kjv/joshua/15.htm">King James Bible</a> And the border was drawn from the top of the hill unto the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which is Kirjathjearim: <a href="/nkjv/joshua/15.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the border went around from the top of the hill to the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and extended to the cities of Mount Ephron. And the border went around to Baalah (which is Kirjath Jearim). <a href="/nasb_/joshua/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And from the top of the mountain the border turned to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah and proceeded to the cities of Mount Ephron, then the border turned to Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). <a href="/nasb/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> From the top of the mountain the border curved to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah and proceeded to the cities of Mount Ephron, then the border curved to Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). <a href="/nasb77/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And from the top of the mountain the border curved to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah and proceeded to the cities of Mount Ephron, then the border curved to Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). <a href="/lsb/joshua/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> From the top of the mountain the border curved to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah and proceeded to the cities of Mount Ephron; then the border curved to Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). <a href="/amp/joshua/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the border extended from the top of the mountain to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah and proceeded to the cities of Mount Ephron; then the border curved to Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). <a href="/csb/joshua/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> From the top of the hill the border curved to the spring of the Waters of Nephtoah, went to the cities of Mount Ephron, and then curved to Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim ). <a href="/hcsb/joshua/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> From the top of the hill the border curved to the spring of the Waters of Nephtoah, went to the cities of Mount Ephron, and then curved to Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). <a href="/asv/joshua/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> and the border extended from the top of the mountain unto the fountain of the waters of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border extended to Baalah (the same is Kiriath-jearim); <a href="/cev/joshua/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At the top of the mountain it turned and went to Nephtoah Spring and then to the ruins on Mount Ephron. From there, it went to Baalah, which is now called Kiriath-Jearim. <a href="/erv/joshua/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> and the border was drawn from the top of the mountain unto the fountain of the waters of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah (the same is Kiriath-jearim): <a href="/gwt/joshua/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> From the top of that mountain the border goes around to the spring of Nephtoah. From there it goes to the cities of Mount Ephron and around to Baalah (now called Kiriath Jearim). <a href="/gnt/joshua/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> From there it went to the Springs of Nephtoah and out to the cities near Mount Ephron. There it turned toward Baalah (or Kiriath Jearim), <a href="/isv/joshua/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> The border proceeded from the top of the mountain to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah, then to the cities of Mount Ephron, and then the border curved toward Baalah (also known as Kiriath-jearim). <a href="/msb/joshua/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> From the hilltop the border curved to the spring of the Waters of Nephtoah, proceeded to the cities of Mount Ephron, and then bent around toward Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). <a href="/net/joshua/15.htm">NET Bible</a> It then went from the top of the hill to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah, extended to the cities of Mount Ephron, and went to Baalah (that is, Kiriath Jearim). <a href="/nheb/joshua/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The border extended from the top of the mountain to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of Mount Ephron; and the border extended to Baalah (that is, Kiriath Jearim); <a href="/wbt/joshua/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the border was drawn from the top of the hill to the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which is Kirjath-jearim: <a href="/web/joshua/15.htm">World English Bible</a> The border extended from the top of the mountain to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of Mount Ephron; and the border extended to Baalah (also called Kiriath Jearim); <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the border has been marked out, from the top of the hill-country to the fountain of the waters of Nephtoah, and has gone out to the cities of Mount Ephron, and the border has been marked out [to] Ba‘alah (it [is] Kirjath-Jearim); <a href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the border hath been marked out, from the top of the hill-country unto the fountain of the waters of Nephtoah, and hath gone out unto the cities of mount Ephron, and the border hath been marked out to Baalah, (it is Kirjath-Jearim); <a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the bound extended from the head of the mountain to the fountain of water of Nephtoah, and it went out to the city of mount Ephron; and the bound extended to Baalah; this is Kirjath-Jearim:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it passeth on from the top of the mountain to the fountain of the water of Nephtoa: and reacheth to the towns of mount Ephron: and it bendeth towards Baala, which is Cariathiarim, that is to say, the city of the woods. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And it passes through, from the top of the mountain, even to the fountain of the Water of Nephtoah. And it continues on, as far as the villages of mount Ephron. And it inclines toward Baalah, which is Kiriath-jearim, that is, the City of Forests. <a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a> From the top of the mountain it ran to the fountain of waters of Nephtoah, extended to the cities of Mount Ephron, and continued to Baalah, or Kiriath-jearim. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> then the boundary extends from the top of the mountain to the spring of the Waters of Nephtoah, and from there to the towns of Mount Ephron; then the boundary bends around to Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim);<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the border ran from the top of the mountain to the fountain of the waters of Nephtoah, and thence to the tip of mount Ebron; then the border ran to Baalah, which is Koriath-narin; <a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the boundary faces from the top of the mountain to the Fountain of Waters of Naphtukh and it went out to the horn of the Mountain of Ebroon and faces the boundary to Baala which is Quryath Narin<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the border was drawn from the top of the mountain unto the fountain of the waters of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah--the same is Kiriath-jearim. <a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the border going forth from the top of the mountain terminates at the fountain of the water of Naphtho, and terminates at mount Ephron; and the border will lead to Baal; this is the city of Jarim. <a href="/parallel/joshua/15-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=3876" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Judah's Inheritance</a> …8From there the border went up the Valley of Hinnom along the southern slope of the Jebusites (that is, Jerusalem) and ascended to the top of the hill that faces the Valley of Hinnom on the west, at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim. 9<a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: mê·rōš (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">From the hilltop</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: hag·gə·ḇūl (Art:: N-ms) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">the border</a> <a href="/hebrew/8388.htm" title="8388: wə·ṯā·’ar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- Taanath-shiloh -- probably to incline. A primitive root; to delineate; reflex. To extend.">curved</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4599.htm" title="4599: ma‘·yan (N-msc) -- A spring. Or ma ynow; or ma yanah; from ayin; a fountain, figuratively, a source.">the spring</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: mê (N-mpc) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">of the Waters</a> <a href="/hebrew/5318.htm" title="5318: nep̄·tō·w·aḥ (N-proper-fs) -- A place on the border of Judah and Benjamin. From pathach; opened, i.e. A spring; Nephtoach, a place in Palestine.">of Nephtoah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: wə·yā·ṣā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">proceeded</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rê (N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: har- (N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">of Mount</a> <a href="/hebrew/6085.htm" title="6085: ‘ep̄·rō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- From the same as Epher; fawn-like; Ephron, the name of a Canaanite and of two places in Palestine.">Ephron,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8388.htm" title="8388: wə·ṯā·’ar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- Taanath-shiloh -- probably to incline. A primitive root; to delineate; reflex. To extend.">and then bent around</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: hag·gə·ḇūl (Art:: N-ms) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1173.htm" title="1173: ba·‘ă·lāh (N-proper-fs) -- The name of several places in Isr. The same as ba'alah; Baalah, the name of three places in Palestine.">toward Baalah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">(that is,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7157.htm" title="7157: qir·yaṯ City of forests, a city given to Judah, then to Benjamin. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7157.htm" title="7157: yə·‘ā·rîm (N-proper-fs) -- City of forests, a city given to Judah, then to Benjamin. ">Kiriath-jearim).</a> 10The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Joshua 18:15-19</a> On the south side the border began at the outskirts of Kiriath-jearim and extended westward to the spring at the Waters of Nephtoah. / Then it went down to the foot of the hill that faces the Valley of Ben-hinnom at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim and ran down the Valley of Hinnom toward the southern slope of the Jebusites and downward to En-rogel. / From there it curved northward and proceeded to En-shemesh and on to Geliloth facing the Ascent of Adummim, and continued down to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben. ... <a href="/joshua/16-1.htm">Joshua 16:1-4</a> The allotment for the descendants of Joseph extended from the Jordan at Jericho to the waters of Jericho on the east, through the wilderness that goes up from Jericho into the hill country of Bethel. / It went on from Bethel (that is, Luz) and proceeded to the border of the Archites in Ataroth. / Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea. ... <a href="/numbers/34-2.htm">Numbers 34:2-12</a> “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / 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, ... <a href="/ezekiel/47-13.htm">Ezekiel 47:13-20</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. / This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, ... <a href="/deuteronomy/3-17.htm">Deuteronomy 3:17</a> The Jordan River in the Arabah bordered it from Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) with the slopes of Pisgah to the east. <a href="/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66-81</a> 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, ... <a href="/judges/1-34.htm">Judges 1:34-36</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a> 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; ... <a href="/2_samuel/24-7.htm">2 Samuel 24:7</a> 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. <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a> Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. <a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a> 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— ... <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Luke 4:14-15</a> Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone. <a href="/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3-5</a> He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a> Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Acts 10:37-38</a> You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed: / how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the border was drawn from the top of the hill to the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which is Kirjathjearim:Nephtoah<a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Joshua 18:15</a> And the south quarter was from the end of Kirjathjearim, and the border went out on the west, and went out to the well of waters of Nephtoah:<a href="/2_samuel/6-2.htm">2 Samuel 6:2</a> And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims.<a href="/1_chronicles/13-6.htm">1 Chronicles 13:6</a> And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjathjearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.Kirjath-jearim<a href="/joshua/9-17.htm">Joshua 9:17</a> And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjathjearim.<a href="/judges/18-12.htm">Judges 18:12</a> And they went up, and pitched in Kirjathjearim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahanehdan unto this day: behold, it is behind Kirjathjearim.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/13-6.htm">Baalah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/15-3.htm">Curved</a> <a href="/joshua/8-16.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/genesis/50-13.htm">Ephron</a> <a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">Extended</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-20.htm">Extends</a> <a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/joshua/9-17.htm">Jearim</a> <a href="/joshua/14-15.htm">Kiriath</a> <a href="/joshua/9-17.htm">Kiriath-Jearim</a> <a href="/joshua/9-17.htm">Kir'iath-Je'arim</a> <a href="/joshua/9-17.htm">Kirjathjearim</a> <a href="/joshua/9-17.htm">Kirjath-Jearim</a> <a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/joshua/13-19.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Nephtoah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Nephto'ah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/joshua/15-3.htm">Round</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-28.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Top</a> <a href="/joshua/14-8.htm">Water</a> <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">Baalah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Curved</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Ephron</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Extended</a> <a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Extends</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/joshua/15-48.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">Jearim</a> <a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Kiriath</a> <a href="/joshua/15-60.htm">Kiriath-Jearim</a> <a href="/joshua/15-60.htm">Kir'iath-Je'arim</a> <a href="/joshua/15-60.htm">Kirjathjearim</a> <a href="/joshua/15-60.htm">Kirjath-Jearim</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/joshua/17-18.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Nephtoah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Nephto'ah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/joshua/16-7.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Round</a> <a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/judges/6-26.htm">Top</a> <a href="/joshua/15-19.htm">Water</a> <a href="/joshua/15-19.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 15</div>1. <a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">The borders of the lot of Judah</a> 13. <a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Caleb's portion and conquest</a> 16. <a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Othniel, for his valour, marries Achsah, Caleb's daughter</a> 18. <a href="/joshua/15-18.htm">She obtains a blessing of her father</a> 21. <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">The cities of Judah</a> 63. <a href="/joshua/15-63.htm">The Jebusites unconquered</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>From the hilltop This phrase indicates a geographical high point, often used in biblical times for strategic military advantage or as a boundary marker. Hilltops were significant in ancient Israel for their visibility and defensibility. The use of hilltops in boundary descriptions underscores the importance of natural landmarks in defining tribal territories.the border curved to the spring of the Waters of Nephtoah The spring of the Waters of Nephtoah is a specific water source, likely a well-known landmark in the region. Springs were vital in the arid climate of ancient Israel, providing necessary water for agriculture and daily life. This spring marks a boundary point for the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the importance of water sources in territorial delineations.proceeded to the cities of Mount Ephron Mount Ephron is a less well-known location, but its mention suggests a region with multiple settlements or cities. The term "cities" indicates a populated area, which would have been significant for the tribe of Judah's inheritance. The presence of multiple cities suggests a region of strategic and economic importance.and then bent around toward Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) Baalah, also known as Kiriath-jearim, is a city with historical and religious significance. It was one of the cities given to the tribe of Judah and later became a Levitical city. Kiriath-jearim is notably mentioned in the context of the Ark of the Covenant, which was kept there for a time before being moved to Jerusalem (<a href="/1_samuel/7.htm">1 Samuel 7:1-2</a>). This connection highlights the city's importance in Israel's religious history. The mention of Baalah/Kiriath-jearim also reflects the common practice of cities having multiple names, often reflecting different cultural or historical influences.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mount_ephron.htm">Mount Ephron</a> A mountain mentioned as part of the boundary of the land allotted to the tribe of Judah. Its exact location is not well-known today, but it was significant in marking territorial limits. 2. <a href="/topical/s/spring_of_the_waters_of_nephtoah.htm">Spring of the Waters of Nephtoah</a> A water source that served as a landmark in the delineation of Judah's territory. Springs were vital in ancient times for survival and settlement. 3. <a href="/topical/b/baalah.htm">Baalah (Kiriath-jearim)</a> A city that was part of the boundary description for Judah. It later became significant in Israel's history as the place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for a time. 4. <a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_judah.htm">Tribe of Judah</a> One of the twelve tribes of Israel, receiving its inheritance in the southern part of the Promised Land. Judah's territory included significant cities and landmarks. 5. <a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a> The leader of Israel who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. He was responsible for dividing the land among the tribes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_boundaries.htm">The Importance of Boundaries</a> Boundaries are essential for order and identity. Just as God set physical boundaries for the tribes of Israel, He sets spiritual and moral boundaries for our lives today. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_land_in_god's_promises.htm">Significance of Land in God's Promises</a> The land was a tangible sign of God's promise to His people. It reminds us of God's faithfulness and the importance of trusting in His promises. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_allocation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Allocation</a> The division of the land was not random but divinely orchestrated. This teaches us to trust in God's sovereignty over the details of our lives. <a href="/topical/h/historical_and_spiritual_legacy.htm">Historical and Spiritual Legacy</a> Places like Kiriath-jearim remind us of the historical and spiritual legacy we inherit as believers. We are called to remember and honor God's work in history.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_david_moving_ark.htm">(1 Chronicles 13:6) Are there any archaeological or historical records backing David’s attempt to transport the Ark from Kiriath Jearim? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_hosea_9_15_show_god's_love.htm">In Hosea 9:15, how do we reconcile an 'all-loving' God with the statement that God hates His people in Gilgal?</a> <a href="/q/why_annihilate_all_in_joshua_11_14.htm">Why does God command the annihilation of entire populations, including non-combatants, in Joshua 11:14?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_ai's_destruction_just_and_loving.htm">How can the total extermination of Ai's inhabitants (Joshua 8:24-25) be reconciled with a just and loving God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/joshua/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Kirjath-jearim is by Conder identified as 'Arma (spelt 'Erma on the Ordnance map), four miles east of Beth-shemesh ('Ain Shemes, or Shems).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Was drawn. Or, extended. The fountain of the waters of Nephtoah. If these be identified with En Etam, as is done by the Rabbis (whom Conder follows), and if we suppose it to have supplied Jerusalem with water by the aqueduct which ran from a point southwest of Betlehem to Jerusalem, we must place it south of Bethlehem, and imagine that the border ran directly south here. Far more probable is the notion of Vandevelde, which places it northwest of Jerusalem, at Ain Lifta. Conder's view is dominated by the situation he has assigned to Kirjath-jearim (see note on Joshua 9:17). If the view there given in these notes is sound, the border now ran in a northwesterly direction from Jerusalem to within five miles of Gibeon (see also note on Joshua 18:14). Kirjath-jearim. See <a href="/joshua/9-17.htm">Joshua 9:17</a>. To the authorities mentioned there in favour of Kuriet el Enab we may add Knobel, Ritter, and Tristram, in his last book, 'Bible Lands.' The view taken above corresponds to the minuteness of detail with which the boundary is given. To place Nephtoah south of Bethlehem and Kirjath-jearim at 'Arma would make the boundary far less distinct. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>From the hilltop מֵרֹ֣אשׁ (mê·rōš) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head the border הַגְּב֜וּל (hag·gə·ḇūl) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed curved וְתָאַ֨ר (wə·ṯā·’ar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8388.htm">Strong's 8388: </a> Taanath-shiloh -- probably to incline to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the spring מַעְיַן֙ (ma‘·yan) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4599.htm">Strong's 4599: </a> A fountain, a source of the Waters מֵ֣י (mê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> Water, juice, urine, semen of Nephtoah, נֶפְתּ֔וֹחַ (nep̄·tō·w·aḥ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5318.htm">Strong's 5318: </a> Nephtoah -- a place on the border of Judah and Benjamin proceeded וְיָצָ֖א (wə·yā·ṣā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the cities עָרֵ֣י (‘ā·rê) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of Mount הַר־ (har-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country Ephron, עֶפְר֑וֹן (‘ep̄·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6085.htm">Strong's 6085: </a> Ephron -- a Hittite, also a mountain and a place in Israel and then bent around וְתָאַ֤ר (wə·ṯā·’ar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8388.htm">Strong's 8388: </a> Taanath-shiloh -- probably to incline toward Baalah בַּעֲלָ֔ה (ba·‘ă·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1173.htm">Strong's 1173: </a> Baalah -- the name of several places in Israel (that is, הִ֖יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Kiriath-jearim). יְעָרִֽים׃ (yə·‘ā·rîm) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7157.htm">Strong's 7157: </a> Kiriath-jearim -- 'city of forests', a city given to Judah, then to Benjamin <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-9.htm">Joshua 15:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/15-9.htm">Joshua 15:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/15-9.htm">Joshua 15:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/15-9.htm">Joshua 15:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/15-9.htm">Joshua 15:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-9.htm">Joshua 15:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-9.htm">Joshua 15:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-9.htm">Joshua 15:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-9.htm">Joshua 15:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/15-9.htm">Joshua 15:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/15-9.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:9 The border extended from the top (Josh. 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