Jos 15:35-41 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 35. Jarmuth ] . Adullam ] . Socoh ] It was near this place that David fought with and slew Goliath, the champion of the Philistines, .

‏ Joshua 15:35-41

Verse 35. Jarmuth] See Clarke on Jos 10:3.

Socoh] It was near this place that David fought with and slew Goliath, the champion of the Philistines, 1Sa 17:1.

Verse 36. Gederah] See Clarke on Jos 12:13.

Fourteen cities] Well reckoned, we shall find fifteen cities here; but probably Gederah and Gederothaim (Jos 15:36) are the same. See Clarke on Jos 15:32.

Verse 39. Lachish-and Eglon] See Clarke on Jos 10:3.

Verse 41. Beth-dagon] The house or temple of Dagon. This is a well known idol of the Philistines, and probably the place mentioned here was in some part of their territories; but the situation at present is unknown.