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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Sannah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/sannah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/joshua/15-49.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/sannah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Sannah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/s/sank.htm" title="Sank">◄</a> Sannah <a href="/topical/s/sansanna.htm" title="Sansanna">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Sannah is a biblical location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Joshua. It is identified as one of the towns in the hill country of Judah. The reference to Sannah is found in the context of the allotment of land to the tribes of Israel following their conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>· <b><a href="/joshua/15-49.htm">Joshua 15:49</a> :</b> "Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),"<br><br>In this passage, Sannah is referred to as "Kiriath-sannah," which is also known as Debir. The name "Kiriath-sannah" suggests a fortified city or a city with a specific characteristic, as "Kiriath" means "city" in Hebrew. The dual naming indicates that Sannah and Debir are the same location, with "Debir" being the more commonly used name in other biblical references.<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b><br><br>Sannah, or Debir, was located in the southern part of the tribal territory of Judah. It was situated in the hill country, an area known for its rugged terrain and strategic importance. The city of Debir was one of the cities conquered by Joshua during the Israelite campaign to take possession of the Promised Land. The conquest of Debir is detailed earlier in the Book of Joshua:<br><br>· <b><a href="/joshua/10-38.htm">Joshua 10:38-39</a> :</b> "Then Joshua and all Israel with him turned back to Debir and fought against it. And they captured it, along with its king and all its villages. They struck them down with the sword and completely destroyed all the people, leaving no survivors. So Joshua did to Debir and its king as he had done to Hebron and to Libnah and its king."<br><br>This passage highlights the complete victory achieved by Joshua and the Israelites over the city and its inhabitants, demonstrating the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the descendants of Abraham.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>The mention of Sannah, or Debir, in the biblical narrative underscores the faithfulness of God in delivering the land to the Israelites as He had promised. The conquest of Canaan, including cities like Debir, serves as a testament to God's power and the importance of obedience to His commands. The successful capture of these cities also illustrates the theme of divine judgment against the Canaanite nations, who were seen as living in opposition to God's will.<br><br><b>Archaeological Insights:</b><br><br>While the exact location of ancient Debir has been a subject of debate among scholars, it is generally believed to be located at the site of modern-day Khirbet Rabud, southwest of Hebron. Archaeological excavations in the region have uncovered remains that suggest a significant settlement during the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age, aligning with the biblical timeline of the Israelite conquest.<br><br>In summary, Sannah, identified as Kiriath-sannah or Debir, is a notable city in the biblical account of the conquest of Canaan. Its mention in the Book of Joshua highlights the historical and theological themes of God's faithfulness, judgment, and the fulfillment of His promises to the people of Israel.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7158.htm"><span class="l">7158. Qiryath <b>Sannah</b> -- "city of writing," a city in Judah</span></a><br>Qiryath <b>Sannah</b> or Qiryath Sepher. 7157, 7158. Qiryath <b>Sannah</b> or Qiryath Sepher.<br> 7159 . "city of writing," a city in Judah. Transliteration <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7158.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/sannah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Sannah</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Sannah</b> (1 Occurrence). Joshua 15:49 Dannah, Kiriath <b>Sannah</b><br> (which is Debir), (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sannah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kiriath-sannah.htm"><span class="l">Kiriath-<b>sannah</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Kiriath-<b>sannah</b>. Kiriathsannah, Kiriath-<b>sannah</b>. Kir'iath-san'nah .<br> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia KIRIATH-<b>SANNAH</b>. kir-i <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kiriath-sannah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kirjath-sannah.htm"><span class="l">Kirjath-<b>sannah</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Kirjath-<b>sannah</b>. Kirjathsannah, Kirjath-<b>sannah</b>. Kirjath-sephar . Easton's Bible<br> Dictionary <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Kirjath-<b>sannah</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kirjath-sannah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kiriathsannah.htm"><span class="l">Kiriathsannah</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia KIRIATH-<b>SANNAH</b>. kir-i-ath-san'-a (qiryath<br><b>sannah</b>; the King James Version Kirjath <b>Sannah</b>): In Joshua <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kiriathsannah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/debir.htm"><span class="l">Debir (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It was originally one of the towns of the Anakim (Joshua 15:15), and was<br> also called Kirjath-sepher (qv) and Kirjath-<b>sannah</b> (49). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/debir.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kir'iath-san'nah.htm"><span class="l">Kir'iath-san'nah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Kir'iath-san'nah. Kiriath-<b>sannah</b>, Kir'iath-san'nah. Kiriathsepher . <b>...</b> Joshua<br> 15:49 and Dannah, and Kiriath-<b>sannah</b>--the same is Debir; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kir'iath-san'nah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kirjathsannah.htm"><span class="l">Kirjathsannah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> City of the <b>sannah</b>; ie, of the palm(?), Joshua 15:49; the same as Kirjath-sepher<br> (15:16; Judges 1:11) and Debir (qv), a Canaanitish royal city included in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kirjathsannah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dannah.htm"><span class="l">Dannah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> dan'-a (dannah): One of the cities in the hill country of Judah (Joshua 15:49) between<br> Socoh and Kiriath-<b>sannah</b> (Debir), probably Idhna-the Iedna of the Onom-8 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dannah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sank.htm"><span class="l">Sank (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sank.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Sannah (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/15-49.htm">Joshua 15:49</a></span><br />Dannah, Kiriath <span class="boldtext">Sannah</span> (which is Debir),<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/sannah.htm">Sannah</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sansannah.htm">Sansannah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sannah.htm">Sannah (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/sank.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Sank"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Sank" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/sansanna.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Sansanna"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Sansanna" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></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></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>