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class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/joshua/15.htm">New International Version</a> Then it curved westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Kesalon), continued down to Beth Shemesh and crossed to Timnah. <a href="/nlt/joshua/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> The boundary circled west of Baalah to Mount Seir, passed along to the town of Kesalon on the northern slope of Mount Jearim, and went down to Beth-shemesh and on to Timnah. <a href="/esv/joshua/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the boundary circles west of Baalah to Mount Seir, passes along to the northern shoulder of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), and goes down to Beth-shemesh and passes along by Timnah. <a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The 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. <a href="/kjv/joshua/15.htm">King James Bible</a> And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah: <a href="/nkjv/joshua/15.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the border turned westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, passed along to the side of Mount Jearim on the north (which is Chesalon), went down to Beth Shemesh, and passed on to Timnah. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The border turned from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and continued to the slope of Mount Jearim on the north (that is, Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh and continued through Timnah. <a href="/nasb/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> The border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and continued to the slope of Mount Jearim on the north (that is, Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh and continued through Timnah. <a href="/nasb77/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and continued to the slope of Mount Jearim on the north (that is, Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh and continued through Timnah. <a href="/lsb/joshua/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir and continued to the slope of Mount Jearim on the north (that is, Chesalon) and went down to Beth-shemesh and continued through Timnah. <a href="/amp/joshua/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The border went around west from Baalah to Mount Seir, and passed along to the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh and then continued on through Timnah. <a href="/csb/joshua/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The border turned westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, went to the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), descended to Beth-shemesh, and proceeded to Timnah. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The border turned westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, went to the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), descended to Beth-shemesh, and proceeded to Timnah. <a href="/asv/joshua/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> and the border turned about from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim on the north (the same is Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed along by Timnah; <a href="/cev/joshua/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> From Baalah the northern border curved west to Mount Seir and then ran along the northern ridge of Mount Jearim, where Chesalon is located. Then it went down to Beth-Shemesh and over to Timnah. <a href="/erv/joshua/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> and the border turned about from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim on the north (the same is Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed along by Timnah: <a href="/gwt/joshua/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> From Baalah the border turns west to Mount Seir and over to the north slope of Mount Jearim (now called Chesalon). Then it goes down to Beth Shemesh and on to Timnah. <a href="/gnt/joshua/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> where it circled west of Baalah toward the hill country of Edom, went on the north side of Mount Jearim (or Chesalon), down to Beth Shemesh, and on past Timnah. <a href="/isv/joshua/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> The border turned west from Baalah to Mount Seir, continuing to the top of Mount Jearim on the north (also known as Chesalon), and then proceeded to Beth-shemesh, continuing through Timnah. <a href="/msb/joshua/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The 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. <a href="/net/joshua/15.htm">NET Bible</a> It then turned from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, crossed to the slope of Mount Jearim on the north (that is Kesalon), descended to Beth Shemesh, and crossed to Timnah. <a href="/nheb/joshua/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and the border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and passed along to the side of Mount Jearim on the north (that is, Kesalon), and went down to Beth Shemesh, and passed along by Timnah; <a href="/wbt/joshua/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the border compassed from Baalah westward to mount Seir, and passed along to the side of mount Jearim (which is Chesalon) on the north side, and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed on to Timnah: <a href="/web/joshua/15.htm">World English Bible</a> and the border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and passed along to the side of Mount Jearim (also called Chesalon) on the north, and went down to Beth Shemesh, and passed along by Timnah; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the border has gone around from Ba‘alah westward, to Mount Seir, and passed over to the side of Mount Jearim (it [is] Chesalon), on the north, and gone down [to] Beth-Shemesh, and passed over to Timnah; <a href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the border hath gone round from Baalah westward, unto mount Seir, and passed over unto the side of mount Jearim (it is Chesalon), on the north, and gone down to Beth-Shemesh, and passed over to Timnah; <a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the bound encompassed from Baalah to the sea to mount Seir, and passed over to the shoulder of Jearim from the north (this is Chesalon) and it went down to the House of the Sun, and passed over to Timnah:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it compasseth from Baala westward unto mount Seir: and passeth by the side of mount Jarim to the north into Cheslon: and goeth down into Bethsames, and passeth into Thamna. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And it circles from Baalah, to the west, as far as mount Seir. And it passes by the side of mount Jearim, to the north, into Chesalon. And it descends into Beth-shemesh, and it passes through to Timnah. <a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a> From Baalah the boundary curved westward to Mount Seir and passed north of the ridge of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon); it descended to Beth-shemesh, and ran across to Timnah. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and the boundary circles west of Baalah to Mount Seir, passes along to the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), and goes down to Beth-shemesh, and passes along by Timnah;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the border continued from Baalah westward to mount Seir, and passed along to the side of mount Narim, that is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed along to the south; <a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the boundary faced from Baala to the west to the Mountain of Sair and it passed to the side of the mountain of Narim from the north (this is Kaslun) and it came down to Bayth Shemesh (the House of the Sun) and it passed to the south<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the border turned about from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim on the north--the same is Chesalon--and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed along by Timnah. <a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the border will go round from Baal to the sea, and will go on to the mount of Assar behind the city of Jarin northwards; this is Chaslon: and it will come down to the city of Sun, and will go on to the south. <a href="/parallel/joshua/15-10.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=3888" 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> …9From 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). 10<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/5437.htm" title="5437: wə·nā·saḇ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">curled</a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: yām·māh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river.">westward</a> <a href="/hebrew/1173.htm" title="1173: mib·ba·‘ă·lāh (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- The name of several places in Isr. The same as ba'alah; Baalah, the name of three places in Palestine.">from Baalah</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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.">Mount</a> <a href="/hebrew/8165.htm" title="8165: śê·‘îr (N-proper-fs) -- Formed like sa'iyr; rough; Seir, a mountain of Idumaea and its aboriginal occupants, also one in Palestine.">Seir,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: wə·‘ā·ḇar (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.">ran</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">along</a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: miṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh (Prep-m:: N-fs:: 3fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">the northern</a> <a href="/hebrew/3802.htm" title="3802: ke·ṯep̄ (N-fsc) -- From an unused root meaning to clothe; the shoulder; figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything.">slope</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/3297.htm" title="3297: yə·‘ā·rîm (N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Pal. Plural of ya'ar; forests; Jearim, a place in Palestine.">Jearim</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">(that is,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3693.htm" title="3693: ḵə·sā·lō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A place on the border of Judah. From kacal; fertile; Kesalon, a place in Palestine.">Chesalon),</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: wə·yā·raḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">went down</a> <a href="/hebrew/1053.htm" title="1053: bêṯ- (Prep) -- From bayith and shemesh; house of sun; Beth-Shemesh, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1053.htm" title="1053: še·meš (N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and shemesh; house of sun; Beth-Shemesh, a place in Palestine.">to Beth-shemesh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: wə·‘ā·ḇar (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.">and crossed</a> <a href="/hebrew/8553.htm" title="8553: tim·nāh (N-proper-fs) -- Territory, two cities in Judah. From manah; a portion assigned; Timnah, the name of two places in Palestine.">to Timnah.</a> 11Then it went out to the northern slope of Ekron, curved toward Shikkeron, proceeded to Mount Baalah, went on to Jabneel, and ended at the Sea.…<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="/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/9-15.htm">1 Kings 9:15-17</a> This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. / Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife. / So Solomon rebuilt Gezer, Lower Beth-horon, <a href="/2_chronicles/8-5.htm">2 Chronicles 8:5-6</a> He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars, / as well as Baalath, all the store cities that belonged to Solomon, and all the cities for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion. <a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">1 Samuel 17:1-2</a> Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. / Saul and the men of Israel assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah, arraying themselves for battle against the Philistines. <a href="/2_samuel/5-25.htm">2 Samuel 5:25</a> So David did as the LORD had commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. <a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a> Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">1 Chronicles 11:4-5</a> Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. / The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). <a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-10</a> Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ... <a href="/isaiah/28-21.htm">Isaiah 28:21</a> For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task. <a href="/jeremiah/34-7.htm">Jeremiah 34:7</a> as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah. <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="/romans/15-19.htm">Romans 15:19</a> by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the border compassed from Baalah westward to mount Seir, and passed along to the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah:<a href="/1_samuel/6-12.htm">1 Samuel 6:12-21</a> And the kine took the straight way to the way of Bethshemesh, and went along the highway, lowing as they went, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left; and the lords of the Philistines went after them unto the border of Bethshemesh… Timnah<a href="/joshua/15-57.htm">Joshua 15:57</a> Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages:<a href="/genesis/38-13.htm">Genesis 38:13</a> And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth up to Timnath to shear his sheep.<a href="/judges/14-1.htm">Judges 14:1,5</a> And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/15-9.htm">Baalah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-29.htm">Ba'alah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-13.htm">Bethshemesh</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-13.htm">Beth-Shemesh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">Beth-She'mesh</a> <a href="/joshua/15-9.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Boundary</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-13.htm">Circles</a> <a href="/joshua/6-15.htm">Compassed</a> <a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/joshua/15-3.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/joshua/15-9.htm">Jearim</a> <a href="/joshua/15-9.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">North</a> <a href="/joshua/15-5.htm">Northern</a> <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/12-7.htm">Seir</a> <a href="/joshua/11-17.htm">Se'ir</a> <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">Shemesh</a> <a href="/joshua/4-5.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Side</a> <a href="/joshua/15-3.htm">Slope</a> <a href="/genesis/38-14.htm">Timnah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-3.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/joshua/12-7.htm">West</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Westward</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Baalah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Ba'alah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-27.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-22.htm">Bethshemesh</a> <a href="/joshua/19-22.htm">Beth-Shemesh</a> <a href="/joshua/19-22.htm">Beth-She'mesh</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Boundary</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-13.htm">Circles</a> <a href="/joshua/18-14.htm">Compassed</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/joshua/15-60.htm">Jearim</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">North</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Northern</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/24-4.htm">Seir</a> <a href="/joshua/24-4.htm">Se'ir</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Shemesh</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Side</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Slope</a> <a href="/joshua/15-57.htm">Timnah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/joshua/15-12.htm">West</a> <a href="/joshua/15-46.htm">Westward</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'; 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It was a place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for a time (<a href="/1_samuel/7.htm">1 Samuel 7:1-2</a>). The mention of Mount Seir here is not to be confused with the more famous Mount Seir associated with Edom. This Mount Seir is a lesser-known location within the boundaries of Judah. The westward curling of the border indicates a change in direction, marking a transition in the territorial demarcation.ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon) Mount Jearim, identified as Chesalon, is part of the Judean hill country. The northern slope would have been a significant geographical marker, providing a natural boundary. Chesalon is mentioned in other biblical texts as part of the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, emphasizing its importance in defining tribal territories. The use of both names suggests a dual identity or a change in name over time, which was common in ancient times.went down to Beth-shemesh Beth-shemesh, meaning "house of the sun," was a Levitical city within the territory of Judah. It played a role in the narrative of the Ark of the Covenant when it was returned by the Philistines (<a href="/1_samuel/6-12.htm">1 Samuel 6:12-15</a>). The city's location on the border of Judah and Dan made it strategically significant. Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of its ancient occupation, including fortifications and religious artifacts, underscoring its historical importance.and crossed to Timnah Timnah was a town on the border of Judah and Dan, known for its vineyards and as the place where Samson sought a Philistine wife (<a href="/judges/14.htm">Judges 14:1-2</a>). The crossing to Timnah indicates a continuation of the boundary line, marking the extent of Judah's territory. Timnah's mention in various biblical narratives highlights its role as a cultural and geographical intersection between the Israelites and the Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/baalah.htm">Baalah</a> A location in the territory of Judah, also known as Kiriath-jearim, significant for its association with the Ark of the Covenant in later biblical accounts. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mount_seir.htm">Mount Seir</a> Not to be confused with the Mount Seir associated with Edom, this is a location within the tribal allotment of Judah, marking a boundary point. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mount_jearim.htm">Mount Jearim (Chesalon)</a> A mountain marking the boundary of Judah, Chesalon is another name for this location, indicating its geographical and cultural significance. 4. <a href="/topical/b/beth-shemesh.htm">Beth-shemesh</a> A town in the territory of Judah, known for its role in the return of the Ark of the Covenant from the Philistines. 5. <a href="/topical/t/timnah.htm">Timnah</a> A town on the border of Judah, later associated with the account of Samson, indicating its strategic and historical importance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_boundaries.htm">Understanding Boundaries</a> The detailed description of boundaries in <a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10</a> reminds us of the importance of knowing our spiritual and moral boundaries. Just as the Israelites had clear territorial limits, Christians are called to live within the boundaries set by God's Word. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_places.htm">Significance of Places</a> Each location mentioned has historical and spiritual significance. This teaches us to appreciate the places God has placed us and to seek His purpose in our current circumstances. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_details.htm">God's Faithfulness in Details</a> The precision in the description of the land allotment reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. We can trust God to be faithful in the details of our lives as well. <a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_spiritual_lessons.htm">Historical Context and Spiritual Lessons</a> Understanding the historical context of these places can enrich our spiritual lessons. For example, Beth-shemesh's role in the Ark's return can remind us of God's holiness and the importance of reverence. <a href="/topical/i/interconnectedness_of_scripture.htm">Interconnectedness of Scripture</a> The connections between <a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10</a> and other scriptures show the interconnectedness of God's Word. This encourages us to study the Bible holistically, seeing how different parts of Scripture inform and enrich each other.<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/did_joshua_capture_jerusalem.htm">Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63)</a> <a href="/q/how_does_joshua_15_63_align_with_total_conquest.htm">Joshua 15:63 states that the men of Judah could not dislodge the Jebusites from Jerusalem; how does this align with claims of total conquest elsewhere in the book?</a> <a href="/q/why_couldn't_ephraimites_expel_canaanites.htm">If God promised the land to Israel, why were the Ephraimites unable to drive out the Canaanites (Joshua 16:10), raising questions about divine promises?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/joshua/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Mount Seir.--Of course, entirely distinct from the place in Edom, but not precisely identified.Chesalon is identified with Kesla, two and a quarter miles due north of Khurbet 'Erma, on sheet 17 Timnah is Tibneh (on sheet 16).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Compassed. Or, deflected (see ver. 4). This is in accordance with the view taken above. The border line which had run northwest from Jerusalem now bent backwards in a southwesterly direction, and followed the ridge towards Chesalon (see note on Chesalon). Mount Seir. Not the dwelling place of Esau, afterwards the country of the Edomites (<a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">Genesis 32:3</a>; <a href="/genesis/36-8.htm">Genesis 36:8</a>), but a range running southwestward from Kirjath-jearim, part of which is still known as Sairah, or Saris, "auf welchem Saris und Mihsir liegen" (Kuobel). Since Kirjath-jearim means the "city of the forests," and Seir means "hairy," we may conjecture that the name was given to the ridge on account of its wooded character. This also is implied by "Mount Jearim." The side of Mount Jearim. Literally, the shoulder (see above, ver. 8). Which is Chesalon. This is identified with Kesia, a point on the summit of the ridge stretching southwest from Kirjath-jearim. The fact that the border passed northward of Chesalon is a confirmation of the view taken above. We learn from <a href="/joshua/19-41.htm">Joshua 19:41</a> (cf. ver. 33 of this chapter), that the border passed by Zorah and Eshtaol in the Shephelah, through a neighbourhood described in Conder's Handbook as "an open corn country." Beth-shemesh. The "house of the sun," identified with the modern Ain (or fountain of) Shems. It is called Irshemesh in <a href="/joshua/19-41.htm">Joshua 19:41</a>. It was close to the border of the Philistines, and was the scene of the transactions recorded in <a href="/1_samuel/6.htm">1 Samuel 6</a>. The propinquity to the Philistines appears to have affected the principles of its inhabitants, and their conduct contrasts most unfavourably with that of the inhabitants of Kirjath-jearim. This was the more disgraceful, in that Beth-shemesh (<a href="/joshua/21-16.htm">Joshua 21:16</a>) was a priestly city, and being inhabited by those whose "lips should keep knowledge," might have been expected to set a better example. It was required to furnish Solomon's household with provisions (<a href="/1_kings/4-9.htm">1 Kings 4:9</a>), it witnessed the defeat and capture of Amaziah (<a href="/2_kings/14-11.htm">2 Kings 14:11-13</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/25-21.htm">2 Chronicles 25:21</a>) by Joash, king of Israel. It fell into the hands of the Philistines at the time of the decay of the Jewish power under Ahaz (<a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">2 Chronicles 28:18</a>). The name, like Baal-Gad and Ashtaroth-Karnaim, is worthy of remark, as pointing to the character of the early Phoenician worship. Timnah. Sometimes called Timnath in Scripture (see <a href="/judges/14-1.htm">Judges 14:1-6</a>), and Timnatha in <a href="/joshua/19-43.htm">Joshua 19:43</a>. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The border הַגְּב֨וּל (hag·gə·ḇūl) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed curled וְנָסַב֩ (wə·nā·saḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> To turn about, go around, surround westward יָ֙מָּה֙ (yām·māh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3220.htm">Strong's 3220: </a> A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin from Baalah מִבַּעֲלָ֥ה (mib·ba·‘ă·lāh) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1173.htm">Strong's 1173: </a> Baalah -- the name of several places in Israel to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Mount הַ֣ר (har) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country Seir, שֵׂעִ֔יר (śê·‘îr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8165.htm">Strong's 8165: </a> Seir -- a mountain range in Edom, also its inhabitants, also a mountain in Judah ran וְעָבַ֕ר (wə·‘ā·ḇar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on along אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the northern מִצָּפ֖וֹנָה (miṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter slope כֶּ֧תֶף (ke·ṯep̄) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3802.htm">Strong's 3802: </a> The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything of Mount הַר־ (har-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country Jearim יְעָרִ֛ים (yə·‘ā·rîm) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3297.htm">Strong's 3297: </a> Jearim -- a mountain in Palestine (that is, הִ֣יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Chesalon), כְסָל֑וֹן (ḵə·sā·lō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3693.htm">Strong's 3693: </a> Chesalon -- a place on the border of Judah went down וְיָרַ֥ד (wə·yā·raḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend to Beth-shemesh, שֶׁ֖מֶשׁ (še·meš) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1053.htm">Strong's 1053: </a> Beth-shemesh -- 'sun temple', three places in Palestine, also a place in Egypt and crossed וְעָבַ֥ר (wə·‘ā·ḇar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on to Timnah. תִּמְנָֽה׃ (tim·nāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8553.htm">Strong's 8553: </a> Timnah -- 'territory', two cities in Judah <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:10 And the border turned about from Baalah (Josh. 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