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Joshua 10:38

King James Version (KJV)

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Joshua 10:38

Verse 38 of 43

Scripture focus

And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir; and fought against it:

Joshua 10:38 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Joshua 10:38

Theological / Devotional

Debir. The Canaanite name was Kirjath-sepher, which means “city of books.” In Joshua 15:49 it is called Kirjath-sannah, city of palm trees. It was in the highlands of Judah about 12 miles (19 km.) southwest of Hebron and about 8 miles (13 km.) southeast of Lachish. It has been identified with Tell Beit Mirsim. The Canaanites subsequently retook the city, but Othniel, the brother of Caleb, later recaptured it for Israel. For his bravery he received Achsah, the daughter of Caleb, in marriage (Joshua 15:17). The city was given to the priests (Joshua 21:15).

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