Joshua 15:59 net — Maarath, Beth Anoth, and Eltekon– a total of six cities and their towns.

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"Maarath, Beth Anoth, and Eltekon– a total of six cities and their towns."

— Joshua 15:59, NET Bible

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Joshua 15 — Context

56

Jezreel, Jokdeam, Zanoah,

57

Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah– a total of ten cities and their towns.

58

Halhul, Beth Zur, Gedor,

59

Maarath, Beth Anoth, and Eltekon– a total of six cities and their towns.

60

Kiriath Baal(that is, Kiriath Jearim) and Rabbah– a total of two cities and their towns.

61

These cities were in the wilderness: Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah,

62

Nibshan, the city of Salt, and En Gedi– a total of six cities and their towns.

Joshua 15:59 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 15:59 say?
Joshua 15:59 in the NET Bible reads: “Maarath, Beth Anoth, and Eltekon– a total of six cities and their towns.”
Where is Joshua 15:59 in the Bible?
Joshua 15:59 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 15, verse 59.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 15:59.
What translation should I read Joshua 15:59 in?
Joshua 15:59 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 15:59?
Joshua 15:59 reads (NET): “Maarath, Beth Anoth, and Eltekon– a total of six cities and their towns.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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