Joshua 13:20

20 Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth Jeshimoth—

Joshua 13:20 in Other Translations

20 And Bethpeor, and Ashdothpisgah, and Bethjeshimoth,

20 and Beth-peor, and the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,

20 Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth.

20 Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, Beth Jeshimoth);

20 and Beth-peor, and the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,

20 Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth Jeshimoth.

20 Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth-

20 They also include Beth Peor, Beth Jeshimoth and the slopes of Pisgah.

Joshua 13:20 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 13:20

And Bethpeor
So called from Peor, the idol of the Moabites, and where very likely there had been a temple built to the honour of it; over against this place was a valley, where Israel abode some time, ( Deuteronomy 3:29 ) ;

and Ashdodpisgah;
of which see ( Deuteronomy 3:17 ) ;

and Bethjeshimoth;
of which see ( Numbers 33:49 ) .

Joshua 13:20 In-Context

18 Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,

19 Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the hill in the valley,

20 Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth Jeshimoth—

21 all the towns on the plateau and the entire realm of Sihon king of the Amorites, who ruled at Heshbon. Moses had defeated him and the Midianite chiefs, Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur and Reba—princes allied with Sihon—who lived in that country.

22 In addition to those slain in battle, the Israelites had put to the sword Balaam son of Beor, who practiced divination.

Cross References

• 1. S Deuteronomy 3:29