Joshua 15:59

59 Maarath, Beth Anoth, and Eltekon. There were six towns and their villages.

Joshua 15:59 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 15:59

And Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon
Of these cities we have no account elsewhere; only mention is made of Eltekeh, in the tribe of Dan, ( Joshua 19:44 ) ;

six cities with their villages;
these were all in the mountainous part of Judea, as were the two following.

Joshua 15:59 In-Context

57 Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah. There were ten towns and their villages.

58 They were also given these towns in the mountains: Halhul, Beth Zur, Gedor,

59 Maarath, Beth Anoth, and Eltekon. There were six towns and their villages.

60 The people of Judah were also given the two towns of Rabbah and Kiriath Baal (also called Kiriath Jearim) and their villages.

61 Judah was given these towns in the desert: Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah,