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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 />Janim, Beth Tappuah, Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Janum, Beth Tappuah, Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Janum, Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Janum and Beth-tappuah and Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Janum and Beth-tappuah and Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Janum and Beth-tappuah and Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Janum and Beth-tappuah and Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Janim, and Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Janim, and Bath-tappuah, and Aphekah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Janim, Beth Tappuah, Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Janim, Beth Tappuah, Aphekah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Janum, Beth-tappuach, Aphekah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Janim, Beth Tappuah, Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Janum, and Beth Tappuah, and Aphekah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Janum, and Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Janim, Beth Tappuah, Aphekah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Janum, and Beth-Tappuah, and Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Janum, and Beth-Tappuah, and Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Janum, and the House of Tappuah, and Aphekah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Janum and Beththaphua and Apheca, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Janim and Beth-Tappuah and Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jalom, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Khalum and Bayth Patukh and Apheq<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Janum, and Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Jemain, and Baethachu, and Phacua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/15-53.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=4137" 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">52</span>Arab, Dumah, Eshan, <span class="reftext">53</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3241.htm" title="3241: wə·yå̄·nīm (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Judah. From nuwm; asleep; Janim, a place in Palestine.">Janim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1054.htm" title="1054: ū·ḇêṯ- Place of apples, a place in Judah. From bayith and tappuwach; house of apple; Beth-Tappuach, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1054.htm" title="1054: tap·pū·aḥ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Place of apples, a place in Judah. From bayith and tappuwach; house of apple; Beth-Tappuach, a place in Palestine.">Beth-tappuah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/664.htm" title="664: wa·’ă·p̄ê·qāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Perhaps fortress, a city in Pal. Feminine of 'Apheq; fortress; Aphekah, a place in Palestine.">Aphekah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">54</span>Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, along with their villages.…<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/10-36.htm">Joshua 10:36-37</a></span><br />Then Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon to Hebron and fought against it. / They captured it and put to the sword its king, all its villages, and all the people. Joshua left no survivors, just as he had done at Eglon; he devoted to destruction Hebron and everyone in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-21.htm">Joshua 11:21-22</a></span><br />At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities. / No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-10.htm">Judges 1:10</a></span><br />Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (formerly known as Kiriath-arba), and they struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">2 Samuel 5:6-7</a></span><br />Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">1 Chronicles 11:4-5</a></span><br />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).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-10</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-30</a></span><br />As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...<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: “We will spend the night at Geba.” 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="/jeremiah/34-7.htm">Jeremiah 34:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/16-46.htm">Ezekiel 16:46-56</a></span><br />Your older sister was Samaria, who lived with her daughters to your north; and your younger sister was Sodom, who lived with her daughters to your south. / And you not only walked in their ways and practiced their abominations, but soon you were more depraved than they were. / As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, your sister Sodom and her daughters never did as you and your daughters have done. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-2</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1-6</a></span><br />After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4</a></span><br />So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-30.htm">Luke 10:30-37</a></span><br />Jesus took up this question and said, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. / Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. / So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah,</p><p class="hdg">Janum.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/15-41.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/15-34.htm">Tappuah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/15-58.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/16-8.htm">Tappuah</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>Janim</b><br>Janim is one of the towns listed in the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to be in the hill country of Judah. The name Janim may mean "slumber" or "sleep," which could suggest a place of rest or peace. This town is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites taking possession of the Promised Land, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham. The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel is a significant aspect of establishing their identity and heritage in the land God gave them.<p><b>Beth-tappuah</b><br>Beth-tappuah, meaning "house of apples" or "house of the apple tree," indicates a place known for its fruitfulness, possibly an area with orchards. It is located in the hill country of Judah, near Hebron. The mention of Beth-tappuah highlights the agricultural richness of the land allotted to Judah, which was a fulfillment of the promise of a land flowing with milk and honey. This town's name and its agricultural implications can be seen as a symbol of the blessings and prosperity that come from obedience to God.<p><b>Aphekah</b><br>Aphekah is another town in the territory of Judah, though its precise location is not definitively known today. The name Aphekah is related to the word "fortress" or "stronghold," suggesting it may have been a fortified city. This reflects the strategic importance of certain locations within the tribal allotments, necessary for defense and security. The presence of fortified cities like Aphekah in Judah's territory underscores the need for vigilance and preparedness in maintaining the land God had given them. The concept of a stronghold can also be seen as a metaphor for God being a refuge and strength for His people, as seen in other parts of Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/janim.htm">Janim</a></b><br>A town in the hill country of Judah. Its exact location is not definitively known today, but it was part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth-tappuah.htm">Beth-tappuah</a></b><br>Meaning "house of apples," this town was also located in the hill country of Judah. It suggests a place of fertility and abundance, possibly known for its fruit production.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/aphekah.htm">Aphekah</a></b><br>Another town in the territory of Judah. The name may be related to "fortress" or "enclosure," indicating a place of strength or defense.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness in Promises</a></b><br>The detailed allotment of land to Judah reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It reminds us that God is trustworthy and His promises are sure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_place.htm">Significance of Place</a></b><br>Each town and location has significance, whether for its resources, strategic position, or historical importance. This teaches us to value the places God has put us and to seek His purpose in our current location.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The inheritance of land was crucial for the identity and heritage of the tribes of Israel. As Christians, our identity is rooted in Christ, and we are called to live out our spiritual inheritance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_responsibility.htm">Community and Responsibility</a></b><br>The distribution of land required cooperation and responsibility among the tribes. Similarly, we are called to work together in our communities, supporting one another in our spiritual journeys.<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/do_joshua_15_1-12's_borders_conflict.htm">Do the territorial descriptions in Joshua 15:1-12 conflict with other biblical texts or known ancient boundaries, suggesting an editorial or historical inconsistency?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joshua_2_15_fit_history.htm">If Jericho's walls had already crumbled before Joshua's era, how does Joshua 2:15 align with historical timelines?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-53.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">Janim,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָנ֥וּם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·nūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3241.htm">Strong's 3241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Janum -- a city in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Beth-tappuah,</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּפּ֖וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(tap·pū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1054.htm">Strong's 1054: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-tappuah -- 'place of apples', a place in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Aphekah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲפֵֽקָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·p̄ê·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_664.htm">Strong's 664: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aphekah -- perhaps 'fortress', a city in Palestine</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-53.htm">Joshua 15:53 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/15-53.htm">Joshua 15:53 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/15-53.htm">Joshua 15:53 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/15-53.htm">Joshua 15:53 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/15-53.htm">Joshua 15:53 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-53.htm">Joshua 15:53 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-53.htm">Joshua 15:53 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-53.htm">Joshua 15:53 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-53.htm">Joshua 15:53 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/15-53.htm">Joshua 15:53 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/15-53.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:53 Janim Beth Tappuah Aphekah (Josh. 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