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Joshua 15:62 Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi--six cities, along with their villages.
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six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En Gedi: six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nibshan, the City of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Nibshan and the City of Salt and Engedi; six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Nibshan and the City of Salt and Engedi; six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Nibshan and the City of Salt and Engedi; six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Nibshan and the City of Salt and Engedi; six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi—six cities, with their settlements.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi—six cities, with their villages. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and En-gedi; six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and En-gedi; six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Nibshan, Ir Hamelah, and En Gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Nibshan, Salt City, and Engedi: six cities, along with the towns around them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Nibshan, Salt City, and En-gedi, for a total of six cities and villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi?six cities, along with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Nibshan, the city of Salt, and En Gedi--a total of six cities and their towns. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Nibshan, and Ir Hamelach, and En Gedi; six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and En-gedi; six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En Gedi; six cities with their villages. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and En-Gedi; six cities and their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and En-Gedi; six cities and their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and the Fountain of Engedi; six cities and their enclosures.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Nebsan, and the city of salt, and Engaddi: six cities and their villages. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and Engedi: six cities, and their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Nibshan, Ir-hamelah, and En-gedi; six cities and their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi: six towns with their villages.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jashan, Air-mehel, and En-gad; six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yashan and Eir Makhil and Ein Gad, six cities and their fields<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and En-gedi; six cities with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Aeochioza, and Naphlazon, and the cities of Sadon, and Ancades; seven cities, and their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/15-62.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=4182" 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">61</span>These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, <span class="reftext">62</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5044.htm" title="5044: wə·han·niḇ·šān (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A place in S. Judah. Of uncertain derivation; Nibshan, a place in Palestine.">Nibshan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5898.htm" title="5898: wə·‘îr-From iyr and melach with the article of substance interp. city of salt; Ir-ham-Melach, a place near Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5898.htm" title="5898: ham·me·laḥ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- From iyr and melach with the article of substance interp. city of salt; Ir-ham-Melach, a place near Palestine.">the City of Salt,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5872.htm" title="5872: wə·‘ênFrom ayin and gdiy; fountain of a kid; En-Gedi, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5872.htm" title="5872: ge·ḏî (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- From ayin and gdiy; fountain of a kid; En-Gedi, a place in Palestine.">and En-gedi—</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šêš (Number-fs) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">six</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rîm (N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">cities,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen (Conj-w:: N-cpc:: 3fp) -- A yard, a hamlet.">along with their villages.</a> </span><span class="reftext">63</span>But the descendants of Judah could not drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the descendants of Judah.…<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="/genesis/19-24.htm">Genesis 19:24-25</a></span><br />Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. / Thus He destroyed these cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/29-23.htm">Deuteronomy 29:23</a></span><br />All its soil will be a burning waste of sulfur and salt, unsown and unproductive, with no plant growing on it, just like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His fierce anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-19.htm">Isaiah 13:19-20</a></span><br />And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. / She will never be inhabited or settled from generation to generation; no nomad will pitch his tent there, no shepherd will rest his flock there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/49-18.htm">Jeremiah 49:18</a></span><br />As Sodom and Gomorrah were overthrown along with their neighbors,” says the LORD, “no one will dwell there; no man will abide there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/16-49.htm">Ezekiel 16:49-50</a></span><br />Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. / Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/2-9.htm">Zephaniah 2:9</a></span><br />Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/4-11.htm">Amos 4:11</a></span><br />“Some of you I overthrew as I overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and you were like a firebrand snatched from a blaze, yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-6.htm">2 Peter 2:6</a></span><br />if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-7.htm">Jude 1:7</a></span><br />In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-8.htm">Revelation 11:8</a></span><br />Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/14-3.htm">Genesis 14:3</a></span><br />The latter five came as allies to the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Genesis 14:10</a></span><br />Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits, and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some men fell into the pits, but the survivors fled to the hill country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-28.htm">Genesis 19:28</a></span><br />He looked down toward Sodom and Gomorrah and all the land of the plain, and he saw the smoke rising from the land like smoke from a furnace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-38.htm">Numbers 32:38</a></span><br />as well as Nebo and Baal-meon (whose names were changed), and Sibmah. And they renamed the cities they rebuilt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3</a></span><br />the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-29.htm">1 Samuel 23:29</a></b></br> And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-2.htm">2 Chronicles 20:2</a></b></br> Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they <i>be</i> in Hazazontamar, which <i>is</i> Engedi.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/15-60.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">City</a> <a href="/joshua/15-34.htm">En</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-10.htm">Engedi</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-10.htm">En-Gedi</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-10.htm">En-Ge'di</a> <a href="/joshua/15-60.htm">Hamlets</a> <a href="/joshua/15-60.htm">Places</a> <a href="/joshua/15-5.htm">Salt</a> <a href="/joshua/15-59.htm">Six</a> <a href="/joshua/15-60.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/joshua/15-60.htm">Unwalled</a> <a href="/joshua/15-60.htm">Villages</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/16-9.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/18-14.htm">City</a> <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">En</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-29.htm">Engedi</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-29.htm">En-Gedi</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-29.htm">En-Ge'di</a> <a href="/joshua/16-9.htm">Hamlets</a> <a href="/joshua/16-9.htm">Places</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Salt</a> <a href="/judges/3-31.htm">Six</a> <a href="/joshua/16-9.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/joshua/16-9.htm">Unwalled</a> <a href="/joshua/16-9.htm">Villages</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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>Nibshan</b><br>Nibshan is mentioned only in this passage, and its exact location remains uncertain. It is believed to be situated in the wilderness of Judah, possibly near the Dead Sea. The name "Nibshan" may mean "soft soil" or "fertile," suggesting a place of agricultural significance despite its desert surroundings. This reflects the diverse geography of the Promised Land, where God provided for His people in various environments.<p><b>the City of Salt</b><br>The City of Salt likely refers to a settlement near the Dead Sea, known for its high salt content. Salt was a valuable commodity in ancient times, used for preservation and purification. This city may have been involved in the production or trade of salt, highlighting the economic activities of the region. Salt also holds spiritual symbolism in the Bible, representing covenant, purity, and preservation, as seen in passages like <a href="/leviticus/2-13.htm">Leviticus 2:13</a> and <a href="/matthew/5-13.htm">Matthew 5:13</a>.<p><b>and En-gedi</b><br>En-gedi, meaning "spring of the kid," is a well-known oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea. It is famous for its lush vegetation and abundant water supply in an otherwise arid region. En-gedi served as a refuge for David when he fled from King Saul (<a href="/1_samuel/23-29.htm">1 Samuel 23:29</a>). The oasis symbolizes God's provision and protection, offering life and sustenance in the wilderness. It is also noted for its vineyards and balsam production, contributing to the area's prosperity.<p><b>six cities, along with their villages</b><br>This phrase indicates the administrative organization of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. The mention of "six cities" suggests a network of settlements, each with its surrounding villages, forming a community structure. This reflects the tribal system of ancient Israel, where land was distributed among the tribes as part of God's covenant promise. The number six, while not as symbolically significant as seven, still represents completeness in the context of the territorial allotment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nibshan.htm">Nibshan</a></b><br>A lesser-known location mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is part of the southern desert region.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_of_salt.htm">City of Salt</a></b><br>Likely a reference to a settlement near the Dead Sea, known for its salt deposits. This area is significant for its harsh, barren landscape, yet it was part of the inheritance given to Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/en-gedi.htm">En-gedi</a></b><br>A well-known oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea. It is famous for its springs and lush vegetation amidst the desert, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding arid environment.<br><br>4. <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 Promised Land. This passage details part of their territorial inheritance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/allotment_of_land.htm">Allotment of Land</a></b><br>The division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God, fulfilling His promise to Abraham and his descendants.<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 allotment of land to Judah, including these cities, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people. We can trust God to fulfill His promises in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contrasts_in_life.htm">Contrasts in Life</a></b><br>The juxtaposition of the barren City of Salt and the lush En-gedi reminds us of the contrasts in our spiritual journey. God provides oases of refreshment amidst life's deserts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_and_responsibility.htm">Inheritance and Responsibility</a></b><br>Just as Judah received their inheritance, we have spiritual inheritances in Christ. We are called to steward these gifts responsibly and faithfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_desolation.htm">Hope in Desolation</a></b><br>The presence of life-giving En-gedi near the Dead Sea symbolizes hope and renewal. In our spiritual desolations, God can bring forth life and restoration.<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/who_was_rufus_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What is the Dead Sea's biblical significance?</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/why_include_ben_hinnom_in_joshua_15_8.htm">In Joshua 15:8, why does the boundary include the Valley of Ben Hinnom if archaeological evidence suggests a different urban layout for Jerusalem at that time?</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><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 62.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The city of Salt.</span> Probably near the valley of Salt (<a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13</a>; <a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12</a>), which must have been near the border of Edom, and in close proximity to the Dead Sea (see note on Joshua 3:16). <span class="cmt_word">En-gedi.</span> The "fountain of the kid." Here David took refuge from Saul (<a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">1 Samuel 24:1</a>). This place, now Ain Jidy, is situated in "a plain or slope about a mile and a half in extent from north to south" (Tristram, 'Land of Israel,' p. 281). Here the ruins of the ancient city of Hazezon Tamar, or "the felling of the palm trees" (<a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7</a>), are to be found, a city perhaps "the oldest in the world," may still be seen. "The cluster of camphire" (or rather of henna, the plant with which Oriental women stained their nails - <a href="/songs/1-14.htm">Song of Solomon 1:14</a>) may still be found there, and its perennial torrent dashes still into the Dead Sea. In later times than those of the Old Testament the Essenes planted their headquarters here. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-62.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">Nibshan,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַנִּבְשָׁ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·han·niḇ·šān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5044.htm">Strong's 5044: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nibshan -- a place in southern Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the City of Salt,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לַח</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5898.htm">Strong's 5898: </a> </span><span class="str2">Salt -- 'city of salt', a place in the Judean desert</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and En-gedi—</span><br /><span class="heb">גֶּ֑דִי</span> <span class="translit">(ge·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5872.htm">Strong's 5872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Engedi -- 'spring of a kid', a place on west shore of the Dead Sea</span><br /><br /><span class="word">six</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֖שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(šêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cities,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along with their villages.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/15-62.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:62 Nibshan the City of Salt and En (Josh. 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