Joshua  15:38

Interpretation

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.

Glossary

Dilean Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Nagila.

Joktheel Place

Subdued by God. (1. ) A city of Judah near Lachish (Josh. 15, 38). Perhaps the ruin Kutlaneh, south of Gezer. (2. ) Amaziah, king of Judah, undertook a great expedition against Edom. Modern identification: Tell ed Duweir.

Mizpeh Place

Or Miz’peh, watch-tower; the look-out. (1. ) A place in Gilead, so named by Laban, who overtook Jacob at this spot ( Gen. 31:49 ) on his return to Palestine from Padan-aram. Modern identification: Tel Nagila.