And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,
Parallel translations
- WEB Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,
- BSB Dilan, Mizpeh, Joktheel,
- NKJV Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,
- NASB Dilean, Mizpeh, and Joktheel,
- NLT Dilean, Mizpeh, Joktheel,
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Quick answer
Dilean, Mizpah, and Joktheel are named. The lowland list continues.
Overview
This Mizpah in the lowland is distinct from other places of the same name, which means watchtower. These towns guarded Judah's western approaches. The thorough record reflects the order and completeness of God's apportioned gift.
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Cross-references · 7
- 2 Kgs 14:7He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.
- Gen 31:48–49And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed;
- 1 Sam 7:5–6And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the LORD.
- 1 Sam 7:16And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places.
- Judg 21:5And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto the LORD? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the LORD to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death.
- 1 Sam 10:17And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;
- Judg 20:1Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.
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