Joshua 15:61 nasb — In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin and Secacah,

NASB

"In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin and Secacah,"

— Joshua 15:61, NASB

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Joshua 15 — Context

58

Halhul, Beth-zur and Gedor,

59

and Maarath and Beth-anoth and Eltekon; six cities with their villages.

60

Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah; two cities with their villages.

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In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin and Secacah,

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and Nibshan and the City of Salt and Engedi; six cities with their villages.

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Now as for the Jebusites, the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the sons of Judah could not drive them out; so the Jebusites live with the sons of Judah at Jerusalem until this day.

Joshua 15:61 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 15:61 say?
Joshua 15:61 in the NASB reads: “In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin and Secacah,”
Where is Joshua 15:61 in the Bible?
Joshua 15:61 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 15, verse 61.
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 15:61.
What translation should I read Joshua 15:61 in?
Joshua 15:61 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 15:61?
Joshua 15:61 reads (NASB): “In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin and Secacah,” 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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