Joshua 15:49Dannah, Kiriath Sannah (which is Debir),
The setting
Central Israel, ~1400 BC. Joshua meticulously records tribal boundaries as families receive their promised inheritance. Modern-day West Bank, Palestine.
The original word
Debir (דְּבִיר) — oracle place, innermost sanctuary where God speaks
Why it matters
Debir was originally called Kiriath Sepher, meaning 'City of Books' - an ancient learning center
Read with care
What most readers miss in Joshua 15:49
These aren't random city names - they're legal property deeds being recorded for posterity
Common misconceptionPeople skip these 'boring' lists, but they're actually legal documents proving God keeps specific promises to specific people in specific places.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Joshua 15:49
Bible Genome reading
Joshua 15:49 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Joshua 15:49 comes from the book of Joshua, written during the conquest period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include inheritance, fulfillment. Notable phrases: Dannah; Kiriath Sannah; Debir.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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