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href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name 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 />This is the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, according to its clans:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />This was the homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Judah according to their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />This <i>is</i> the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />This <i>was</i> the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Judah according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Judah according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Judah according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Judah according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Judah according to their families (clans).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This was the inheritance of the tribe of the descendants of Judah by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This was the inheritance of the tribe of the descendants of Judah by their clans. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The following is a list of the towns in each region given to the Judah clans: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is the land inherited by the families of the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This is the land that the families of the tribe of Judah received as their possession. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Here's a list of cities allotted for the tribe of the descendants of Judah according to their families: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />This is the land assigned to the tribe of Judah by its clans:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Judah according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />This [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Judah, for their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Judah, for their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />This the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Judah according to their families.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />This is the possession of the tribe of the children of Juda by their kindreds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />This is the possession of the tribe of the sons of Judah, by their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />This is the heritage of the tribe of Judahites by their clans:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Judah according to their families.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the descendants of Judah by their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Yehuda for their families<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />This <i>is</i> the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Juda.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/15-20.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=3992" 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">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">This</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·laṯ (N-fsc) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">is the inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">of the clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: maṭ·ṭêh (N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">of the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,…<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/34-2.htm">Numbers 34:2</a></span><br />“Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-7.htm">Deuteronomy 1:7</a></span><br />Resume your journey and go to the hill country of the Amorites; go to all the neighboring peoples in the Arabah, in the hill country, in the foothills, in the Negev, and along the seacoast to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great River Euphrates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-1.htm">Joshua 14:1-2</a></span><br />Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-52.htm">Numbers 26:52-56</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “The land is to be divided among the tribes as an inheritance, according to the number of names. / Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one; each tribe is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those registered. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-2.htm">Deuteronomy 34:2</a></span><br />all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-5.htm">Joshua 18:5-6</a></span><br />and divide the land into seven portions. Judah shall remain in their territory in the south, and the house of Joseph shall remain in their territory in the north. / When you have mapped out the seven portions of land and brought it to me, I will cast lots for you here in the presence of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-9.htm">Judges 1:9</a></span><br />Afterward, the men of Judah marched down to fight against the Canaanites living in the hill country, in the Negev, and in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">1 Chronicles 6:65</a></span><br />They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-13.htm">Ezekiel 47:13-14</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a></span><br />On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— / the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, / Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">1 Kings 4:20-21</a></span><br />The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-8.htm">Nehemiah 9:8</a></span><br />You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hebrews 4:8</a></span><br />For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-13.htm">Romans 4:13</a></span><br />For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8-12</a></b></br> Judah, thou <i>art he</i> whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand <i>shall be</i> in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-7.htm">Deuteronomy 33:7</a></b></br> And this <i>is the blessing</i> of Judah: and he said, Hear, LORD, the voice of Judah, and bring him unto his people: let his hands be sufficient for him; and be thou an help <i>to him</i> from his enemies.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/15-14.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/joshua/14-14.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/14-14.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/joshua/16-4.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/16-4.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Tribe</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>This is the inheritance</b><br>The term "inheritance" in biblical context often refers to the land or blessings given by God to His people. In the Old Testament, the land of Canaan was promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This inheritance is not just a physical possession but also a spiritual legacy, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. The concept of inheritance is also seen in the New Testament, where believers are described as heirs with Christ, receiving spiritual blessings and eternal life.<p><b>of the clans</b><br>The division of the land among the clans indicates a structured and organized approach to settlement. Each clan, or extended family group, received a portion of land, ensuring that the inheritance was distributed fairly among the people. This reflects the importance of family and community in ancient Israelite society. The clan system also provided a means of maintaining tribal identity and heritage, which was crucial for preserving the covenant relationship with God.<p><b>of the tribe of Judah.</b><br>Judah was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's fourth son with Leah. The tribe of Judah held a prominent position among the tribes, as it was prophesied that the Messiah would come from Judah's line (<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>). The land allotted to Judah was significant, encompassing a large and strategically important area in the southern part of Canaan. This territory included Jerusalem, which would later become the political and spiritual center of Israel. The tribe of Judah's inheritance foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, who would fulfill God's promises and establish an eternal kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The leader of Israel who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is responsible for dividing the land among the tribes.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_judah.htm">Tribe of Judah</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. This tribe is significant in biblical history as it is the lineage from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ came.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a></b><br>Refers to the portion of land allocated to the tribe of Judah. This concept of inheritance is central to the Israelites' understanding of God's promises and faithfulness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/clans_of_judah.htm">Clans of Judah</a></b><br>The subdivisions within the tribe of Judah, each receiving a portion of the land. This reflects the organizational structure and familial ties within the tribe.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. The allocation of this land is a fulfillment of God's covenant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The allocation of land to Judah is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_heritage.htm">Significance of Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage in Christ is crucial. Just as Judah's inheritance was significant, so is our inheritance as children of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Judah's role as a leading tribe foreshadows the leadership responsibilities believers have in their communities and families.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity.htm">Unity and Diversity</a></b><br>The division of land among clans within Judah shows the importance of unity in diversity within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>The inheritance of land is a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, encouraging believers to live in covenant faithfulness.<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_21_cities_conflict_with_14-20.htm">Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14-20?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_work_in_heaven.htm">What is the identity of the Kenizzites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_levites'_lands_align_biblically.htm">In Joshua 14:3-4, how does the Levites' lack of a territorial inheritance align with other biblical passages that mention Levitical cities and lands?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_manasseh_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Manasseh?</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 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">This is the inheritance.</span> The territory of Judah is divided into four parts, in the summary which follows: the "south," the "valley," the "mountains," and the "wilderness." <span class="cmt_word">Tribe</span>. Here <span class="hebrew">מַטֶּה</span> (see note <a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">Joshua 13:29</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-20.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">This</span><br /><span class="heb">זֹ֗את</span> <span class="translit">(zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the inheritance</span><br /><span class="heb">נַחֲלַ֛ת</span> <span class="translit">(na·ḥă·laṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the clans</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">מַטֵּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/15-20.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:20 This is the inheritance of the tribe (Josh. 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