Here is a list of the cities of Judah. But we do not here find Bethlehem, afterwards the city of David, and ennobled by the birth of our Lord Jesus in it. That city, which, at the best, was but little among the thousands of Judah, Mic 5:2, except that it was thus honoured, was now so little as not to be accounted one of the cities.
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Joshua 15:20-63
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 15:1-63EXPOSITION THE LOT OF JUDAH.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 15:1-63The inheritance of Judah. This chapter does not suggest much matter for homiletic treatment. The chief points to be noticed are HOMILIES BY J. WAITEJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Lot of Judah. (b. c. 1444.)THE LOT OF JUDAH. (B. C. 1444.) We have here a list of the several cities that fell within the lot of the tribe of Judah, which are mentioned by name, that they might know their own, and both keep it and keep to it, and…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 15:20This is the inheritance. The territory of Judah is divided into four parts, in the summary which follows: the "south," the "valley," the "mountains," and the "wilderness." Tribe. Here מַטֶּה (see note Joshua 13:29).Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 15:21Coast. Rather, border (see note Joshua 15:4). Southward. The term here used (see above, Joshua 15:19) for "south" is the one which has the signification of dryness. It is, however, occasionally used in a less strict sen…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 15:22Their villages (see note Joshua 13:28).Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 15:22Kinah. Knobel suggests that this was the city of the Kenites, a supposition which derives some support from 1:16 and 1 Samuel 15:6.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 15:24Telem. This is identified by Knobel with the Telaim mentioned in 1 Samuel 15:4. Conder, in his 'Handbook,' supports this view, but nothing more is known of the place.Joseph S. Exell and contributors