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Joshua 15:7 Then the border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to Gilgal, which faces the Ascent of Adummim south of the ravine. It continued along the waters of En-shemesh and came out at En-rogel.

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It continued along to the waters of En Shemesh and came out at En Rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />From that point it went through the valley of Achor to Debir, turning north toward Gilgal, which is across from the slopes of Adummim on the south side of the valley. From there the boundary extended to the springs at En-shemesh and on to En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the boundary goes up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, and so northward, turning toward Gilgal, which is opposite the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the valley. And the boundary passes along to the waters of En-shemesh and ends at En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to Gilgal, which faces the Ascent of Adummim south of the ravine. It continued along the waters of En-shemesh and came out at En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that <i>is</i> before the going up to Adummim, which <i>is</i> on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of Enshemesh, and the goings out thereof were at Enrogel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the border went up toward Debir from the Valley of Achor, and it turned northward toward Gilgal, which <i>is</i> before the Ascent of Adummim, which <i>is</i> on the south side of the valley. The border continued toward the waters of En Shemesh and ended at En Rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, and turned northward toward Gilgal which is opposite the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south of the valley; and the border continued to the waters of En-shemesh and it ended at En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and turned northward toward Gilgal which is opposite the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south of the valley; and the border continued to the waters of En-shemesh and it ended at En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and turned northward toward Gilgal which is opposite the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south of the valley; and the border continued to the waters of En-shemesh, and it ended at En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor and turned northward toward Gilgal which is opposite the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south of the valley; and the border continued to the waters of En-shemesh and it ended at En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, and turned northward toward Gilgal which is opposite the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the valley; and the border continued on to the waters of En-shemesh and ended at En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the border ascended to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to the Gilgal that is opposite the Ascent of Adummim, which is south of the ravine. The border proceeded to the Waters of En-shemesh and ended at En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the border ascended to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to the Gilgal that is opposite the Ascent of Adummim, which is south of the ravine. The border proceeded to the waters of En-shemesh and ended at En-rogel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is over against the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the river; and the border passed along to the waters of En-shemesh, and the goings out thereof were at En-rogel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />From there, it went to Trouble Valley and Debir, then turned north and went to Gilgal, which is on the north side of the valley across from Adummim Pass. It continued on to Enshemesh, Enrogel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is over against the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed along to the waters of En-shemesh, and the goings out thereof were at En-rogel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/15.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />From the valley of Achor, the border goes up to Debir and turns north to the region that faces the Adummim Pass, south of the valley. Then the border passes the Springs of En Shemesh and ends at En Rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />from Trouble Valley up to Debir, and then turned north toward Gilgal, which faces Adummim Pass on the south side of the valley. It then went on to the springs of Enshemesh, out to Enrogel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The boundary then went up to Debir from the Achor valley and turned north toward Gilgal opposite the ascent of Adummim in the southern part of the valley. Then the border continued to the waters of En-shemesh and terminated at En-rogel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to Gilgal, which faces the Ascent of Adummim south of the ravine. It continued along the waters of En-shemesh and came out at En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It then went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning northward to Gilgal (which is opposite the Pass of Adummim south of the valley), crossed to the waters of En Shemesh and extended to En Rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is over against the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the river. The border passed along to the waters of En Shemesh, and ended at En Rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the border went up towards Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward looking towards Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed towards the waters of En-shemesh, and the borders of it were at En-rogel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that faces the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the river. The border passed along to the waters of En Shemesh, and ended at En Rogel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the border has gone up toward Debir from the Valley of Achor, and northward looking to Gilgal, which [is] opposite the ascent of Adummim, which [is] on the south of the brook, and the border has passed over to the waters of En-Shemesh, and its outgoings have been to En-Rogel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the border hath gone up towards Debir from the valley of Achor, and northward looking unto Gilgal, which is over-against the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south of the brook, and the border hath passed over unto the waters of En-Shemesh, and its outgoings have been unto En-Rogel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the bound went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and north turned to Gilgal which is before the going up of Adummim, which is from the south of the torrent: and the bound passed over to the water of the fountain of the Sun, and its going forth to the fountain of Rogel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And reaching as far as the borders of Debara from the valley of Achor, and so northward looking towards Galgal, which is opposite to the ascent of Adommin, on the south side of the torrent: and the border passeth the waters that are called the fountain of the sun: and the goings out thereof shall be at the fountain Rogel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And it reaches as far as the borders of Debara, from the Valley of Achor, to the north, looking toward Gilgal, which is opposite the Ascent of Adummim, on the southern part of the torrent. And it crosses the waters that are called the Fountain of the Sun. And its exit shall be at the Fountain of Rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thence the boundary climbed to Debir, north of the Valley of Achor, in the direction of the Gilgal that faces the pass of Adummim, on the south side of the wadi; from there it crossed to the waters of En-shemesh and emerged at En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the boundary goes up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, and so northward, turning toward Gilgal, which is opposite the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the valley; and the boundary passes along to the waters of En-shemesh, and ends at En-rogel;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And then the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achar and so northward, turning toward Galilee, which is opposite the slope of Ramin, which is on the south side of the river; and the border passed toward the En-shemesh, and the limits of the border were at En-dogel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the border went up to Debir from the Deep Valley of Akur and to the north and returns to Galilee that is next to the Ascent of Ramin, from the south to the river, and it passed the border unto Eyn Shemesh &#8220;The Fountain of the Sun&#8221; and its limits were at Eyn d&#8217;Dugel &#8220;The Fountain of Lying&#8221;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is over against the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the brook; and the border passed along to the waters of En-shemesh, and the goings out thereof were at En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the borders continue on to the fourth part of the valley of Achor, and go down to Galgal, which is before the approach of Adammin, which is southward in the valley, and terminate at the water of the fountain of the sun; and their going forth shall be the fountain of Rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/15-7.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=3845" 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">Judah's Inheritance</a></span><br>&#8230;<span class="reftext">6</span>went up to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and went up to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: hag&#183;g&#601;&#183;&#7687;&#363;l (Art:: N-ms) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">Then the border</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: w&#601;&#183;&#8216;&#257;&#183;l&#257;h (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">went up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1688.htm" title="1688: d&#601;&#183;&#7687;i&#183;r&#257;h (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Or Dbir (but see Lo' Dbar); the same as dbiyr; Debir, the name of an Amoritish king and of two places in Palestine.">to Debir</a> <a href="/hebrew/6010.htm" title="6010: m&#234;&#183;&#8216;&#234;&#183;meq (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A vale. From amaq; a vale.">from the Valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/5911.htm" title="5911: &#8216;&#257;&#183;&#7733;&#333;&#183;wr (N-proper-fs) -- Disturbance, a valley on the border of Judah. From akar; troubled; Akor, the name of a place in Palestine.">of Achor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6437.htm" title="6437: p&#333;&#183;neh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To turn. A primitive root; to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. Appear, look, etc.">turning</a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: w&#601;&#183;&#7779;&#257;&#183;p&#772;&#333;&#183;w&#183;n&#257;h (Conj-w:: N-fs:: 3fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">north</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: &#8217;el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1537.htm" title="1537: hag&#183;gil&#183;g&#257;l (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Circle (of stones), the name of several places in Pal. The same as gilgal; Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine.">Gilgal,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: &#8217;a&#774;&#183;&#353;er- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">which</a> <a href="/hebrew/5227.htm" title="5227: n&#333;&#183;&#7733;a&#7717; (Prep) -- From the same as nekach; properly, the front part; used adverbially, opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of.">faces</a> <a href="/hebrew/4608.htm" title="4608: l&#601;&#183;ma&#183;&#8216;a&#774;&#183;l&#234;h (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- An ascent. From alah; an elevation, i.e. acclivity or platform; abstractly a rise or priority.">the Ascent</a> <a href="/hebrew/131.htm" title="131: &#8217;a&#774;&#183;&#7695;um&#183;m&#238;m (N-proper-fs) -- A place between Jer. and Jericho. Plural of 'Adam; red spots; Adummim, a pass in Palestine.">of Adummim</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: &#8217;a&#774;&#183;&#353;er (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5045.htm" title="5045: min&#183;ne&#183;&#7713;e&#7687; (Prep-m:: N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to be parched; the south; specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt.">south</a> <a href="/hebrew/5158.htm" title="5158: lan&#183;n&#257;&#183;&#7717;al (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Or nachlah; or nachalah; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; a valley; also a shaft.">of the ravine.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: hag&#183;g&#601;&#183;&#7687;&#363;l (Art:: N-ms) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">It</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: w&#601;&#183;&#8216;&#257;&#183;&#7687;ar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">continued</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: &#8217;el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">along</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: m&#234;- (N-mpc) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">the waters</a> <a href="/hebrew/5885.htm" title="5885: &#8216;&#234;nFrom ayin and shemesh; fountain of the sun; En-Shemesh, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5885.htm" title="5885: &#353;e&#183;me&#353; (N-proper-fs) -- From ayin and shemesh; fountain of the sun; En-Shemesh, a place in Palestine.">of En-shemesh</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: w&#601;&#183;h&#257;&#183;y&#363; (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and came out</a> <a href="/hebrew/8444.htm" title="8444: &#7791;&#333;&#183;&#7779;&#601;&#183;&#8217;&#333;&#183;&#7791;&#257;w (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- An outgoing, extremity, perhaps source, escape. Or totsaah; from yatsa'; exit, i.e. boundary, or deliverance, source."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: &#8217;el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/5883.htm" title="5883: &#8216;&#234;nA place near Jer. From ayin and the active participle of ragal; fountain of a traveller; En-Rogel, a place near Jerusalem."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5883.htm" title="5883: r&#333;&#183;&#7713;&#234;l (N-proper-fs) -- A place near Jer. From ayin and the active participle of ragal; fountain of a traveller; En-Rogel, a place near Jerusalem.">En-rogel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>From 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.&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <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/18-16.htm">Joshua 18:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-36.htm">Judges 1:36</a></span><br />And the border of the Amorites extended from the Ascent of Akrabbim to Sela and beyond.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">2 Samuel 17:17</a></span><br />Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-1.htm">Jeremiah 6:1</a></span><br />&#8220;Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram&#8217;s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-28.htm">Isaiah 10:28-32</a></span><br />Assyria has entered Aiath and passed through Migron, storing their supplies at Michmash. / They have crossed at the ford: &#8220;We will spend the night at Geba.&#8221; Ramah trembles; Gibeah of Saul flees. / Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-30.htm">Nehemiah 11:30</a></span><br />Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; and in Azekah and its villages. So they settled from Beersheba all the way to the Valley of Hinnom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-18.htm">1 Samuel 13:18</a></span><br />another toward Beth-horon, and the third down the border road overlooking the Valley of Zeboim facing the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm">2 Kings 25:4</a></span><br />Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king&#8217;s garden. They headed toward the Arabah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm">Zechariah 14:5</a></span><br />You will flee by My mountain valley, for it will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm">Ezekiel 47:18</a></span><br />On the east side the border will run between Hauran and Damascus, along the Jordan between Gilead and the land of Israel, to the Eastern Sea and as far as Tamar. This will be the eastern boundary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-16.htm">Matthew 24:16</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-21.htm">Luke 21:21</a></span><br />Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Mark 13:14</a></span><br />So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-54.htm">John 11:54</a></span><br />As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-12.htm">Acts 1:12</a></span><br />Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near the city, a Sabbath day&#8217;s journey away.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of Enshemesh, and the goings out thereof were at Enrogel:</p><p class="hdg">Debir</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/14-15.htm">Joshua 14:15</a></b></br> And the name of Hebron before <i>was</i> Kirjatharba; <i>which Arba was</i> a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-38.htm">Joshua 10:38,39</a></b></br> And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir; and fought against it: &#8230; </p><p class="hdg">the valley</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/7-26.htm">Joshua 7:26</a></b></br> And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/65-10.htm">Isaiah 65:10</a></b></br> And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/2-5.htm">Hosea 2:5</a></b></br> For their mother hath played the harlot: she that conceived them hath done shamefully: for she said, I will go after my lovers, that give <i>me</i> my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, mine oil and my drink.</p><p class="hdg">Gilgal</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19</a></b></br> And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth <i>day</i> of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/5-9.htm">Joshua 5:9,10</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto this day&#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua 10:43</a></b></br> And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Joshua 18:17</a></b></br> And was drawn from the north, and went forth to Enshemesh, and went forth toward Geliloth, which <i>is</i> over against the going up of Adummim, and descended to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">2 Samuel 17:17</a></b></br> Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9</a></b></br> And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which <i>is</i> by Enrogel, and called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/7-26.htm">Achor</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Adummim</a> <a href="/joshua/15-3.htm">Ascent</a> <a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/13-4.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/joshua/13-26.htm">Debir</a> <a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">En</a> <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">Enrogel</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">En-Rogel</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Enshemesh</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">En-Shemesh</a> <a href="/joshua/13-3.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">River</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">Rogel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-13.htm">Shemesh</a> <a href="/joshua/15-5.htm">Side</a> <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">South</a> <a href="/joshua/14-4.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/joshua/13-27.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/joshua/11-7.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/65-10.htm">Achor</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Adummim</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Ascent</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/joshua/15-47.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/joshua/15-15.htm">Debir</a> <a href="/joshua/15-34.htm">En</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Enrogel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">En-Rogel</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Enshemesh</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">En-Shemesh</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/15-47.htm">River</a> <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Rogel</a> <a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">Shemesh</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Side</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">South</a> <a href="/joshua/15-12.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/joshua/15-9.htm">Waters</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 is significant as a symbol of Israel's victory and God's faithfulness in delivering the Promised Land. The Valley of Achor, meaning "trouble," is where Achan was punished for his sin (Joshua 7). This area represents a transition from judgment to blessing, as the land is being apportioned to the tribes of Israel.<p><b>turning north to Gilgal</b><br>Gilgal holds historical importance as the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River. It was a place of renewal and covenant, where the Israelites celebrated the Passover and circumcised the new generation (Joshua 5). The turning north indicates a change in direction, symbolizing a new phase in the conquest and settlement of the land.<p><b>which faces the Ascent of Adummim south of the ravine</b><br>The Ascent of Adummim, meaning "ascent of the red places," is a steep pass that was a significant route in ancient times. It is located near the road from Jericho to Jerusalem, a path later referenced in the parable of the Good Samaritan (<a href="/luke/10-30.htm">Luke 10:30</a>). The mention of the ravine highlights the challenging terrain, emphasizing the Israelites' perseverance in claiming their inheritance.<p><b>It continued along the waters of En-shemesh</b><br>En-shemesh, meaning "spring of the sun," is a water source that provided sustenance in a dry region. Water sources were crucial for survival and settlement, and their mention underscores God's provision for His people. The location also serves as a boundary marker, delineating the land allotted to the tribe of Judah.<p><b>and came out at En-rogel</b><br>En-rogel, meaning "spring of the fuller," was a well-known landmark near Jerusalem. It is mentioned in the context of David's reign, as a place where Adonijah attempted to usurp the throne (<a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9</a>). The boundary's endpoint at En-rogel signifies the completion of the territorial description, marking the extent of Judah's inheritance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/debir.htm">Debir</a></b><br>A city in the territory of Judah, often associated with a place of learning or a sanctuary.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_achor.htm">Valley of Achor</a></b><br>Known as the "Valley of Trouble," it is historically significant due to the events involving Achan's sin and its consequences.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gilgal.htm">Gilgal</a></b><br>A location of great importance in Israel's history, often associated with the Israelites' first encampment after crossing the Jordan River.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pass_of_adummim.htm">Pass of Adummim</a></b><br>A mountain pass that was a significant route in ancient times, known for its red-colored rocks.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/en-shemesh_and_en-rogel.htm">En-shemesh and En-rogel</a></b><br>Springs or water sources that marked territorial boundaries, significant for their life-sustaining properties in a dry region.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_boundaries.htm">Understanding Boundaries</a></b><br>Just as God set physical boundaries for the tribes of Israel, He sets spiritual and moral boundaries for our lives. Recognizing and respecting these boundaries leads to a life of order and blessing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/from_trouble_to_hope.htm">From Trouble to Hope</a></b><br>The Valley of Achor, once a place of trouble, becomes a symbol of hope and new beginnings. This transformation is a reminder of God's redemptive power in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_landmarks.htm">Significance of Landmarks</a></b><br>The landmarks mentioned in <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7</a> serve as reminders of God's promises and faithfulness. In our lives, we should establish spiritual landmarks that remind us of God's work and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/journey_of_faith.htm">Journey of Faith</a></b><br>The journey from the Valley of Achor to En-rogel represents a spiritual journey from sin and judgment to life and sustenance. Our spiritual journey involves moving from places of trouble to places of blessing through faith and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_details.htm">God's Faithfulness in Details</a></b><br>The detailed description of the land's boundaries reflects God's attention to detail and His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. We can trust God with the details of our lives, knowing He cares for us deeply.<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/should_christians_join_labor_unions.htm">What is Gilgal's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chr_7_14-15__resolve_manasseh_lineage.htm">1 Chronicles 7:14-15 - How do we reconcile the lineage of Manasseh here with conflicting genealogical details elsewhere in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/joshua_4_1-24__how_to_reconcile_timeline_conflicts.htm">Joshua 4:1-24: How do we reconcile this account with conflicting timelines or details in other biblical narratives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_sustains_my_heart_when_i'm_weak.htm">What is the biblical account of Canaan's conquest?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Toward Debir.</span> Not the Debir of ch. 10. <span class="cmt_word">The valley of Achor</span> (see <a href="/joshua/8-26.htm">Joshua 8:26</a>). This is now the Wady Kelt. <span class="cmt_word">Gilgal</span>. Keil says that this is not the Gilgal where the Israelites first encamped. It is called Geliloth, or "circles," in <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Joshua 18:17</a>, where the same place is obviously meant as here. The question is one of some difficulty. If it be not the Gilgal mentioned in <a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19</a>, which is described as being eastward of Jericho, still less can it be Jiljiliah (see note on Joshua 9:6) which was near Bethel, and therefore on the northern border of Benjamin. In that case the only supposition that will meet the facts in this case is that Gilgal, which signifies a wheel or circle, was the common name given to all the Israelitish encampments. But there seems no reason to doubt that the Gilgal of <a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19</a> is meant. This is Ewald's view in his 'History of Israel,' 2:245. <span class="cmt_word">Adummim,</span> or "the red (places)," has been identified with Maledomim, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> Maaleh Adummim, or Talat el Dumm (Conder), on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. Jerome explains it as "ascensus ruforum sen rubentium propter sanguinem qui iltic erebro a latronibus funditur." Every one will at once call to mind the narrative in St. <a href="/luke/10.htm">Luke 10</a>, which has no doubt suggested this explanation. But at one particular point in the route from Jerusalem to Jericho a "large mass of purplish rock" is found (Stanley, 'Sinai and Palestine,' p. 424, note). It was called "terra ruffa," "the red earth," from the colour of the ground, and recent travellers state that it is called the "red field" still, from this cause. Conder tells us the name is derived from "the brick-red marks here found amid a district of red chalk (see also Mr. Tyrwhitt Drake in Pal. Expl. Fund Quart. Paper, April, 1874). So Knobel speaks, on the authority of numberless travellers of "der rothen Farbe des dortigen gesteins." And the Quarterly Paper just quoted mentions the "bright limestone and marl." <span class="cmt_word">Which is on the south aide of the river.</span> The <span class="accented">Nahal</span>, or summer torrent, in the original; "the Wady Kelt, south of Riha" (Knobel). <span class="cmt_word">The waters of Eu-shemesh,</span> or the fountain of the sun, supposed to be Kin Hand, or the "Apostles' well," near Bethany. There is an <span class="accented">Arak</span> (cave) <span class="accented">esh Shems</span>, about two miles off. All these places have been identified on or near the pilgrims' route to the Jordan. <span class="cmt_word">Enrogel</span> (see ch. 18:17). It was close by Jerusalem, and was where Jonathan and Ahimaaz lingered to gain tidings for David, and where Adonijah repaired to hold the great feast when he endeavoured to obtain the kingdom. "Now Kin Um ed Deraj in the Kedron Valley" (Conder). Vandevelde supposes it to be Bir Eyub, Joab's well, at the point where the Kedron Valley meets the Gai Hinnom. This seems most probable. <span class="cmt_word">The valley of the son of Hinnom.</span> The word here for valley (<span class="hebrew">&#x5d2;&#x5b5;&#x5d9;</span>) signifies properly a deep cleft in the rock, through which no water flows. The valley of Hinnom has been generally taken to be the deep valley running from west to east, and lying to the west and south of Jerusalem, described by Tobler as forked at its northwestern end, bending to the southward about its middle, and joining the valley of Jehoshaphat at its eastern extremity. In the Quarterly Paper of the Palestine Exploration Fund for October, 1878, however, it is contended that the now partially filled up Tyropceon Valley, running through the city, is the valley or ravine of Hinnom. The manner in which this is demonstrated reminds the reader somewhat of a proposition in Euclid, and the question arises whether Euclid's method be exactly applicable to a point of this kind. The arguments used are not without force, but no notice is taken of the peculiar position of the valley of Rephaim (see next note but one), which, we learn from the sacred historian, was so placed that its extremity coincided with the mountain which closed the ravine of Hinnom at its western side. If the Tyropoeon Valley answers to this description, it may be accepted as the true valley of Hinnom, but not otherwise. Mr. Birch incorrectly cites Gesenius in favour of his theory; and the most recent discoveries appear to have thrown discredit upon it. The most weighty argument in favour of his theory is that a comparison of <a href="/joshua/15-63.htm">Joshua 15:63</a> with <a href="/judges/1-3.htm">Judges 1:3-8</a>, leads to the supposition that Jerusalem was partly in Benjamin and partly in Judah (see, however, <a href="/nehemiah/11-30.htm">Nehemiah 11:30</a>). This valley, called sometimes Tophet, and sometimes, by a corruption of the Hebrew, Gehenna, whatever its situation may have been, is conspicuous in the after history of Israel. This deep and retired spot was the seat of all the worst abominations of the idol worship to which the Jews afterwards became addicted. Here Solomon reared high places for Moloch (<a href="/1_kings/11-7.htm">1 Kings 11:7</a>). Here children were sacrificed at the hideous rites of that demon god (<a href="/2_kings/16-3.htm">2 Kings 16:3</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/28-3.htm">2 Chronicles 28:3</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/7-31.htm">Jeremiah 7:31, 32</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/19-2.htm">Jeremiah 19:2, 4</a>). It was defiled by Josiah (<a href="/2_kings/23-10.htm">2 Kings 23:10, 13, 14</a>), and was looked upon in later times as an abomination (see <a href="/jeremiah/19-13.htm">Jeremiah 19:13</a>). There the carcases of animals were east to be burned, and hence it is used by our Lord (<a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a>) as the type of the utmost wrath of God. It is hardly possible to suppose that there is no allusion to Tophet and its fiery sacrifices in <a href="/isaiah/30-33.htm">Isaiah 30:33</a>, in spite of the different form of the word, to which some scholars, <span class="accented">e.g.</span>, Gesenius, assign an Aryan rather than a Semitic origin, and in spite of the fact that the LXX. suspects no such allusion there. St. James alone, beside the writers of the Gospels, mentions it (<a href="/joshua/3-6.htm">Joshua 3:6</a>), "<span class="accented">set</span> <span class="accented">on fire</span> of hell," or <span class="accented">Gehenna.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-7.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">Then [the border]</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1463;&#1490;&#1468;&#1456;&#1489;&#1445;&#1493;&#1468;&#1500; &#1472;</span> <span class="translit">(hag&#183;g&#601;&#183;&#7687;&#363;l)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; 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">went up</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1456;&#1506;&#1464;&#1500;&#1464;&#1448;&#1492;</span> <span class="translit">(w&#601;&#183;&#8216;&#257;&#183;l&#257;h)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Debir</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1491;&#1468;&#1456;&#1489;&#1460;&#1512;&#1464;&#1492;&#1454;</span> <span class="translit">(d&#601;&#183;&#7687;i&#183;r&#257;h)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular &#124; third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1688.htm">Strong's 1688: </a> </span><span class="str2">Debir -- an Amorite king, also the name of several places in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the Valley</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1502;&#1461;&#1506;&#1461;&#1443;&#1502;&#1462;&#1511;</span> <span class="translit">(m&#234;&#183;&#8216;&#234;&#183;meq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m &#124; Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6010.htm">Strong's 6010: </a> </span><span class="str2">A vale</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Achor,</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1506;&#1464;&#1499;&#1493;&#1465;&#1512;&#1426;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8216;&#257;&#183;&#7733;&#333;&#183;wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5911.htm">Strong's 5911: </a> </span><span class="str2">Achor -- 'disturbance', a valley on the border of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">turning</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1508;&#1468;&#1465;&#1504;&#1462;&#1443;&#1492;</span> <span class="translit">(p&#333;&#183;neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6437.htm">Strong's 6437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn, to face, appear, look</span><br /><br /><span class="word">north</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1456;&#1510;&#1464;&#1508;&#1436;&#1493;&#1465;&#1504;&#1464;&#1492;</span> <span class="translit">(w&#601;&#183;&#7779;&#257;&#183;p&#772;&#333;&#183;w&#183;n&#257;h)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Noun - feminine singular &#124; third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1488;&#1462;&#1500;&#1470;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8217;el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gilgal,</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1463;&#1490;&#1468;&#1460;&#1500;&#1456;&#1490;&#1468;&#1464;&#1431;&#1500;</span> <span class="translit">(hag&#183;gil&#183;g&#257;l)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gilgal -- 'circle (of stones)', the name of several places in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">which</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1488;&#1458;&#1513;&#1473;&#1462;&#1512;&#1470;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8217;a&#774;&#183;&#353;er-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">faces</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1504;&#1465;&#1433;&#1499;&#1463;&#1495;&#1433;</span> <span class="translit">(n&#333;&#183;&#7733;a&#7717;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5227.htm">Strong's 5227: </a> </span><span class="str2">The front part, opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Ascent</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1500;&#1456;&#1502;&#1463;&#1506;&#1458;&#1500;&#1461;&#1443;&#1492;</span> <span class="translit">(l&#601;&#183;ma&#183;&#8216;a&#774;&#183;l&#234;h)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l &#124; Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4608.htm">Strong's 4608: </a> </span><span class="str2">An elevation, acclivity, platform, a rise, priority</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Adummim</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1488;&#1458;&#1491;&#1467;&#1502;&#1468;&#1460;&#1428;&#1497;&#1501;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8217;a&#774;&#183;&#7695;um&#183;m&#238;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_131.htm">Strong's 131: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adummim -- a place between Jerusalem and Jericho</span><br /><br /><span class="word">south</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1502;&#1460;&#1504;&#1468;&#1462;&#1430;&#1490;&#1462;&#1489;</span> <span class="translit">(min&#183;ne&#183;&#7713;e&#7687;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m &#124; Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5045.htm">Strong's 5045: </a> </span><span class="str2">South country, the Negeb, south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the ravine.</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1500;&#1463;&#1504;&#1468;&#1464;&#1425;&#1495;&#1463;&#1500;</span> <span class="translit">(lan&#183;n&#257;&#183;&#7717;al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article &#124; Noun - masculine singular<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">[It]</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1463;&#1490;&#1468;&#1456;&#1489;&#1493;&#1468;&#1500;&#1433;</span> <span class="translit">(hag&#183;g&#601;&#183;&#7687;&#363;l)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; 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">continued</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1456;&#1506;&#1464;&#1489;&#1463;&#1444;&#1512;</span> <span class="translit">(w&#601;&#183;&#8216;&#257;&#183;&#7687;ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1488;&#1462;&#1500;&#1470;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8217;el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the waters</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1502;&#1461;&#1497;&#1470;</span> <span class="translit">(m&#234;-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of En-shemesh</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1513;&#1473;&#1462;&#1428;&#1502;&#1462;&#1513;&#1473;</span> <span class="translit">(&#353;e&#183;me&#353;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5885.htm">Strong's 5885: </a> </span><span class="str2">En-shemesh -- 'spring of (the) sun', a place on the border between Judah and Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and came out</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1456;&#1492;&#1464;&#1497;&#1445;&#1493;&#1468;</span> <span class="translit">(w&#601;&#183;h&#257;&#183;y&#363;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1488;&#1462;&#1500;&#1470;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8217;el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">En-rogel.</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1512;&#1465;&#1490;&#1461;&#1469;&#1500;&#1475;</span> <span class="translit">(r&#333;&#183;&#7713;&#234;l)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5883.htm">Strong's 5883: </a> </span><span class="str2">En-rogel -- a place near Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:7 The border went up to Debir (Josh. 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