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(Bohan was Reuben’s son.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the boundary goes up to Beth-hoglah and passes along north of Beth-arabah. And the boundary goes up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />went up to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and went up to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the border went up to Bethhogla, and passed along by the north of Betharabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The border went up to Beth Hoglah and passed north of Beth Arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the border went up to Beth-hoglah, and continued on the north of Beth-arabah, and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the border went up to Beth-hoglah, and continued on the north of Beth-arabah, and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the border went up to Beth-hoglah, and continued on the north of Beth-arabah, and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the border went up to Beth-hoglah and passed by on the north of Beth-arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the border went up to Beth-hoglah, and continued along north of Beth-arabah, and the border went up to the [landmark of the] stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It ascended to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and ascended to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It ascended to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and ascended to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the border went up to Beth-hoglah, and passed along by the north of Beth-arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />From there it went west up to Beth-Hoglah, continued north of Beth-Arabah, and went up to the Monument of Bohan, who belonged to the Reuben tribe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the border went up to Beth-hoglah, and passed along by the north of Beth-arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and goes up to Beth Hoglah. It then passes north to Beth Arabah and goes up to the Rock of Bohan, son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />extended up to Beth Hoglah, and went north of the ridge overlooking the Jordan Valley. Then it went up to the Stone of Bohan (Bohan was a son of Reuben), <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />toward Beth-hoglah, and continuing on the north of Beth-arabah. The border ascended up to the boundary marker set up by Reuben's son Bohan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />went up to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and went up to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />went up to Beth Hoglah, crossed north of Beth Arabah, and went up to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The border went up to Beth Hoglah, and passed along by the north of Beth Arabah; and the border went up to the Stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the border went up to Beth-hogla, and passed along by the north of Beth-arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The border went up to Beth Hoglah, and passed along by the north of Beth Arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the border has gone up [to] Beth-Hoglah, and passed over on the north of Beth-Arabah, and the border has gone up [to] the stone of Bohan son of Reuben:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the border hath gone up to Beth-Hoglah, and passed over on the north of Beth-Arabah, and the border hath gone up to the stone of Bohan son of Reuben:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the bound went up to the house of Hoglah, and passed over from the north of the house of Arabah; and the bound went up to the stone of Bohan, son of Reuben:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the border goeth up into Beth-Hagla, and passeth by the north into Beth-Araba: going up to the stone of Boen the son of Ruben. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the border ascends into Beth-hoglah, and it crosses from the north into Beth-Arabah, ascending to the stone of Bohan, the son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />up to Beth-hoglah, and ran north of Beth-arabah, up to Eben-Bohan-ben-Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the boundary goes up to Beth-hoglah, and passes along north of Beth-arabah; and the boundary goes up to the Stone of Bohan, Reuben’s son;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the border went up to Leban, which belongs to the descendants of Reuben,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the border went up to Leban of the children of Rubil<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the border went up to Beth-hoglah, and passed along by the north of Beth-arabah; and the border went up to the Stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the borders go up to Baethaglaam, and they go along from the north to Baetharaba, and the borders go on up to the stone of Baeon the son of Ruben.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/15-6.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=3836" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Judah's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>The eastern border was the Salt Sea as far as the mouth of the Jordan. The northern border started from the bay of the sea at the mouth of the Jordan, <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: wə·‘ā·lāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">went up</a> <a href="/hebrew/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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1031.htm" title="1031: bêṯ (Prep) -- From bayith and the same as Choglah; house of a partridge; Beth-Choglah, a place in Palestine.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1031.htm" title="1031: ḥā·ḡə·lāh (N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and the same as Choglah; house of a partridge; Beth-Choglah, a place in Palestine.">Beth-hoglah,</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.">proceeded</a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: miṣ·ṣə·p̄ō·wn (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">north</a> <a href="/hebrew/1026.htm" title="1026: lə·ḇêṯ (Prep) -- From bayith and arabah with the article interposed; house of the Desert; Beth-ha-Arabah, a place in Palestine.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1026.htm" title="1026: hā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and arabah with the article interposed; house of the Desert; Beth-ha-Arabah, a place in Palestine.">Beth-arabah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: wə·‘ā·lāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">and went up</a> <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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: ’e·ḇen (N-proper-fs) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">to the Stone</a> <a href="/hebrew/932.htm" title="932: bō·han (N-proper) -- Closing, a desc. of Reuben. An orthographical variation of bohen; thumb, Bohan, an Israelite.">of Bohan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob.">of Reuben.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Then the border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to Gilgal, which faces the Ascent of Adummim south of the ravine. It continued along the waters of En-shemesh and came out at En-rogel.…<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="/numbers/34-4.htm">Numbers 34:4-5</a></span><br />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, / where it will turn from Azmon, join the Brook of Egypt, and end at the Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-17.htm">Deuteronomy 3:17</a></span><br />The Jordan River in the Arabah bordered it from Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) with the slopes of Pisgah to the east.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/18-29.htm">Judges 18:29</a></span><br />They named it Dan, after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel—though the city was formerly named Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-46.htm">1 Kings 7:46</a></span><br />The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-19.htm">Ezekiel 47:19</a></span><br />On the south side it will run from Tamar to the waters of Meribath-kadesh, and along the Brook of Egypt to the Great Sea. This will be the southern boundary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">Genesis 13:10-11</a></span><br />And Lot looked out and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan, all the way to Zoar, was well watered like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) / So Lot chose the whole plain of the Jordan for himself and set out toward the east. And Abram and Lot parted company.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-29.htm">2 Samuel 2:29</a></span><br />And all that night Abner and his men marched through the Arabah. They crossed the Jordan, marched all morning, and arrived at Mahanaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-5.htm">2 Kings 25:5</a></span><br />but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/39-5.htm">Jeremiah 39:5</a></span><br />But the army of the Chaldeans pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. They seized him and brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-28.htm">Ezekiel 48:28</a></span><br />The southern border of Gad will run from Tamar to the waters of Meribath-kadesh, then along the Brook of Egypt and out to the Great Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-25.htm">Matthew 4:25</a></span><br />Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-8.htm">Mark 3:8</a></span><br />Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Luke 6:17</a></span><br />Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-40.htm">John 10:40</a></span><br />Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the border went up to Bethhogla, and passed along by the north of Betharabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/50-10.htm">Genesis 50:10</a></b></br> And they came to the threshingfloor of Atad, which <i>is</i> beyond Jordan, and there they mourned with a great and very sore lamentation: and he made a mourning for his father seven days.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Joshua 18:19,20</a></b></br> And the border passed along to the side of Bethhoglah northward: and the outgoings of the border were at the north bay of the salt sea at the south end of Jordan: this <i>was</i> the south coast… </p><p class="hdg">the stone</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Joshua 18:17</a></b></br> And was drawn from the north, and went forth to Enshemesh, and went forth toward Geliloth, which <i>is</i> over against the going up of Adummim, and descended to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/12-8.htm">Arabah</a> <a href="/joshua/13-27.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/18-22.htm">Betharabah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-22.htm">Beth-Arabah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Beth-Hoglah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Bohan</a> <a href="/joshua/15-5.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/15-5.htm">Boundary</a> <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/numbers/36-11.htm">Hoglah</a> <a href="/joshua/2-21.htm">Line</a> <a href="/joshua/15-5.htm">North</a> <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/joshua/15-3.htm">Past</a> <a href="/joshua/13-23.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/joshua/7-25.htm">Stone</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/15-61.htm">Arabah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/15-61.htm">Betharabah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-61.htm">Beth-Arabah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Beth-Hoglah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Bohan</a> <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">Boundary</a> <a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/joshua/17-3.htm">Hoglah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-11.htm">Line</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">North</a> <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/joshua/16-6.htm">Past</a> <a href="/joshua/18-7.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Stone</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">The borders of the lot of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Caleb's portion and conquest</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Othniel, for his valour, marries Achsah, Caleb's daughter</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-18.htm">She obtains a blessing of her father</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">The cities of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">63. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-63.htm">The Jebusites unconquered</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It is mentioned in the context of defining the borders of the land given to the tribes of Israel. The name "Beth-hoglah" means "house of the partridge," which may indicate the presence of wildlife or a specific characteristic of the area. This location is significant in marking the boundary between the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. Its proximity to the Jordan River suggests it was an area of strategic importance, possibly serving as a point of access to the river.<p><b>proceeded north of Beth-arabah</b><br>Beth-arabah is another geographical marker used to define the tribal boundaries. It is located in the wilderness region, likely in the Jordan Valley. The term "Arabah" refers to a desert or wilderness area, which is consistent with the arid landscape of the region. This area was part of the southern border of the tribe of Judah. The movement northward from Beth-hoglah to Beth-arabah indicates a transition from one type of terrain to another, highlighting the diverse landscapes within the Promised Land. The mention of these specific locations underscores the detailed nature of the land allotments, reflecting God's promise to Abraham regarding the land.<p><b>and went up to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben</b><br>The Stone of Bohan is a landmark named after Bohan, a descendant of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This stone served as a boundary marker, which was a common practice in ancient times to delineate property lines. The mention of Bohan, a Reubenite, is significant because it connects the tribe of Reuben, which settled east of the Jordan, to the land west of the Jordan. This connection may symbolize the unity of the tribes despite their geographical separation. The use of stones as markers is a recurring theme in the Bible, often serving as memorials or witnesses to significant events, such as the stones set up by Joshua at Gilgal.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth-hoglah.htm">Beth-hoglah</a></b><br>A location on the border of the tribe of Judah, near the Jordan River. It is significant as a boundary marker in the division of the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth-arabah.htm">Beth-arabah</a></b><br>Another boundary location, situated in the wilderness area, marking the territory of Judah. It highlights the geographical diversity of the land allotted to Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/stone_of_bohan.htm">Stone of Bohan</a></b><br>A landmark named after Bohan, a descendant of Reuben. This stone served as a boundary marker, indicating the importance of landmarks in defining tribal territories.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bohan_son_of_reuben.htm">Bohan son of Reuben</a></b><br>Although not much is known about Bohan himself, his name being used for a landmark suggests his family's influence or presence in the area.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_judah.htm">Tribe of Judah</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, receiving a significant portion of land in the southern part of Canaan. This passage is part of the detailed description of their inheritance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_boundaries.htm">The Importance of Boundaries</a></b><br>Just as physical boundaries were crucial for the tribes of Israel, setting spiritual and moral boundaries is essential for Christians today to maintain a life of holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment</a></b><br>The detailed allotment of land to the tribes demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust God to fulfill His promises in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_landmarks.htm">Significance of Landmarks</a></b><br>Landmarks like the Stone of Bohan remind us of the importance of remembering God's work in our lives. Establish spiritual "landmarks" to commemorate God's faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of Bohan, a descendant of Reuben, highlights the importance of family heritage and legacy. Consider the spiritual legacy you are leaving for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>The division of land among the tribes, each with unique characteristics, reflects the diversity within the body of Christ. Embrace and celebrate the diversity of gifts and callings within the church.<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/is_the_old_testament_god_cruel.htm">Isn't the God of the Old Testament cruel and genocidal?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_joshua_20's_mercy_with_6's_violence.htm">How can the compassionate approach to accidental killers in Joshua 20 be reconciled with the violent conquests described earlier, such as in Joshua 6?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god's_justice_align_with_destruction.htm">Job 34:12 - Elihu insists God always acts justly; how does this align with texts describing God commanding destruction (e.g., Joshua 6)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Beth-hogla</span> (see <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Joshua 18:19</a>). It is still known as <span class="accented">Ain Hadjla</span> or <span class="accented">Hajla</span>, where, says Keil, a beautiful spring of fresh and clear water is to be found. The place lies about two miles from Jordan. Beth-hogla means "the house of the partridge." "Leaving the probable site of the ancient Gilgal and advancing southward along the pilgrims' route to the Jordan, an hour and a quarter brings us to the spring Kin Hajla, in a small and well-watered grove" (Ritter). He adds, "Robinson and Wilson both recognised in the name Hails the ancient Canaanitish city Beth-hogla." <span class="cmt_word">Beth-arabah.</span> Or "the house of the Arabah" or desert. Its site is not known (see ver. 61 and <a href="/joshua/18-18.htm">Joshua 18:18, 22</a>). The Beth-arabah in ver. 61, however, must have been another place, since it was in the wilderness of Judaea, not far from the Dead Sea. <span class="cmt_word">The stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.</span> All we know of this stone is that it was westward of Beth-arabah. The boundary of Benjamin in ch. 18, is mentioned in precisely reverse order, and since here the stone was on the ascent from Beth-araba, and there (ver. 17) it is described as on the descent from Geliloth, it must have been on the side of the declivity. Of Bohan nothing further is known. We must understand here, as in many other places of Scripture, <span class="accented">descendant</span> by "son" (cf. <a href="/joshua/7-24.htm">Joshua 7:24</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-6.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">went up</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָלָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Beth-hoglah,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָגְלָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḡə·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1031.htm">Strong's 1031: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-hoglah -- 'place of partridge', a place in Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">proceeded</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָבַ֕ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·ḇar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">north</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְּפ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣə·p̄ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבֵ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Beth-arabah,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֲרָבָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1026.htm">Strong's 1026: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-arabah -- 'place of the depression', a place near the Dead Sea</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and went up</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָלָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the Stone</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֥בֶן</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḇen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Bohan</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּ֖הַן</span> <span class="translit">(bō·han)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bohan -- 'closing', a descendant of Reuben</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Reuben.</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאוּבֵֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’ū·ḇên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:6 The border went up to Beth Hoglah (Josh. 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