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for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Eltolad, Kesil, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Eltolad, Kesil, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Chesil, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Eltolad and Chesil and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Eltolad and Chesil and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Eltolad and Chesil and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Eltolad and Chesil and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/15.htm">Holman 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/>Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Kesil, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Eltolad and Chesil and Hormah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Eltholad and Cesil and Harma, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Eltolad and Chesil and Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Altlam, Achsin, Hirmah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Eltalam and Aksin and Kherma<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Elboudad, and Baethel, and Herma,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/15-30.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=4030" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">The Cities of Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>Baalah, Iim, Ezem, <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/513.htm" title="513: wə·’el·tō·w·laḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably from 'el and a masculine form of towldah; God generator; Eltolad, a place in Palestine.">Eltolad,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3686.htm" title="3686: ū·ḵə·sîl (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A place in S. Judah. The same as kciyl; Kesil, a place in Palestine.">Chesil,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2767.htm" title="2767: wə·ḥā·rə·māh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Asylum, a place in Simeon. From charam; devoted; Chormah, a place in Palestine.">Hormah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Joshua 19:1-9</a></span><br />The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-28.htm">1 Chronicles 4:28-33</a></span><br />They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13-21</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. / Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-2.htm">Numbers 34:2-12</a></span><br />“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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-1.htm">Judges 1:1-3</a></span><br />After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.” / Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">1 Samuel 27:5-7</a></span><br />Then David said to Achish, “If I have found favor in your eyes, let me be assigned a place in one of the outlying towns, so I can live there. For why should your servant live in the royal city with you?” / That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah. / And the time that David lived in Philistine territory amounted to a year and four months.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-7.htm">2 Samuel 24:7</a></span><br />They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-7</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a></span><br />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— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Luke 4:14-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Romans 15:8-12</a></span><br />For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,</p><p class="hdg">Hormah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4</a></b></br> And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Numbers 14:45</a></b></br> Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, <i>even</i> unto Hormah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/1-44.htm">Deuteronomy 1:44</a></b></br> And the Amorites, which dwelt in that mountain, came out against you, and chased you, as bees do, and destroyed you in Seir, <i>even</i> unto Hormah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/19-4.htm">Eltolad</a> <a href="/joshua/19-4.htm">Elto'lad</a> <a href="/joshua/12-14.htm">Hormah</a> <a href="/job/38-31.htm">Kesil</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/19-4.htm">Eltolad</a> <a href="/joshua/19-4.htm">Elto'lad</a> <a href="/joshua/19-4.htm">Hormah</a> <a href="/job/9-9.htm">Kesil</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Eltolad</b><br>Eltolad is a town located in the southern part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. It is mentioned in the context of the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. The name Eltolad means "God's kindred" or "God's generation," which may reflect the community's identity as part of God's chosen people. Geographically, Eltolad is situated in the Negev region, an area characterized by its arid climate and desert landscape. This location required the inhabitants to rely on God's provision and guidance, much like the Israelites did during their wilderness wanderings. The mention of Eltolad in the allotment of land underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the inheritance of the land by his descendants.<p><b>Chesil</b><br>Chesil is another town within the territory of Judah, and its name means "foolish" or "confidence." The town's name may carry a symbolic meaning, possibly warning against misplaced confidence or reliance on human wisdom rather than divine guidance. Chesil's inclusion in the list of towns highlights the comprehensive nature of the land distribution, ensuring that each area was accounted for and assigned to the appropriate tribe. The town's location in the Negev also suggests a strategic importance, as it would have been part of the network of settlements that supported the agricultural and pastoral activities of the region. The mention of Chesil serves as a reminder of the diverse communities that made up the nation of Israel and the need for unity and faithfulness to God's covenant.<p><b>Hormah</b><br>Hormah, meaning "devotion" or "destruction," has a significant history in the biblical narrative. It was originally known as Zephath and was a Canaanite city that the Israelites attempted to conquer during their wilderness journey. The initial attempt ended in failure due to disobedience and lack of faith (<a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Numbers 14:45</a>). However, later, under God's guidance, the Israelites successfully captured and destroyed the city, renaming it Hormah (<a href="/numbers/21-3.htm">Numbers 21:3</a>). This victory symbolized the importance of obedience to God and reliance on His strength rather than human effort. Hormah's inclusion in the list of towns in Judah's territory serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and the transformation of a place of defeat into one of triumph. The story of Hormah also foreshadows the ultimate victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ, who, through His obedience and sacrifice, secured eternal life for believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eltolad.htm">Eltolad</a></b><br>A town located in the southern part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. Its name may mean "God's kindred" or "God's generation," reflecting a sense of divine heritage or community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/chesil.htm">Chesil</a></b><br>Another town within the territory of Judah. The name Chesil is thought to mean "foolish" or "hope," which could imply a place of refuge or a reminder of human folly without God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hormah.htm">Hormah</a></b><br>A city with a significant history in Israel's journey. Originally called Zephath, it was renamed Hormah, meaning "destruction" or "devotion to destruction," after the Israelites defeated the Canaanites there. This city symbolizes God's judgment and the fulfillment of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment</a></b><br>The mention of these towns in <a href="/joshua/15-30.htm">Joshua 15:30</a> serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites. Just as He gave them the land, He is faithful to fulfill His promises to us today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The history of these towns, particularly Hormah, underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands. When the Israelites obeyed, they experienced victory and blessing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_heritage.htm">Community and Heritage</a></b><br>The names and locations of these towns remind us of the importance of community and spiritual heritage. As believers, we are part of a spiritual family with a rich heritage in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_judgment_and_mercy.htm">God's Judgment and Mercy</a></b><br>Hormah's history as a place of destruction serves as a sobering reminder of God's judgment against sin, but also His mercy in providing a way of redemption through Christ.<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/can_godand#8217;s_rule_coexist_with_free_will.htm">Can God's sovereignty coexist with human free will?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_gadreel_in_mythology.htm">Are you with Me or against Me?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_simeon's_towns_with_evidence.htm">Joshua 19:2-8: How can we reconcile the extensive list of Simeon's towns with the limited archaeological evidence for these places?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_spare_gibeonites_despite_deut._20_16-17.htm">How does sparing the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:15) align with instructions to destroy all Canaanite inhabitants (Deuteronomy 20:16-17)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-30.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">Eltolad,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶלְתּוֹלַ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el·tō·w·laḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_513.htm">Strong's 513: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eltolad -- 'God is generator', a city in southern Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Chesil,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּכְסִ֖יל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḵə·sîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chesil -- a place in southern Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hormah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָרְמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥā·rə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2767.htm">Strong's 2767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hormah -- 'asylum', a place in Simeon</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-30.htm">Joshua 15:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/15-30.htm">Joshua 15:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/15-30.htm">Joshua 15:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/15-30.htm">Joshua 15:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/15-30.htm">Joshua 15:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-30.htm">Joshua 15:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-30.htm">Joshua 15:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-30.htm">Joshua 15:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-30.htm">Joshua 15:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/15-30.htm">Joshua 15:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/15-30.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:30 Eltolad Chesil Hormah (Josh. 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