Joshua 15:59

59 Mareth, and Bethanoth, and Eltecon: six cities 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 Accain, Gabaa and Thamna: ten cities and their villages.
58 Halhul, and Bessur, and Gedor,
59 Mareth, and Bethanoth, and Eltecon: six cities and their villages.
60 Cariathbaal, the same is Cariathiarim the city of woods, and Arebba: two cities and their villages.
61 In the desert Betharaba, Meddin and Sachacha,
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