1 Kings 4:9

New Living Translation

Ben-deker, in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-bethhanan.

Cross References

Joshua 15:10

The boundary circled west of Baalah to Mount Seir, passed along to the town of Kesalon on the northern slope of Mount Jearim, and went down to Beth-shemesh and on to Timnah.

Joshua 19:42

Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

Joshua 19:43

Elon, Timnah, Ekron,

Joshua 21:16

Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine towns from these two tribes.

Judges 1:35

The Amorites were determined to stay in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim, but when the descendants of Joseph became stronger, they forced the Amorites to work as slaves.

1 Samuel 6:12

And sure enough, without veering off in other directions, the cows went straight along the road toward Beth-shemesh, lowing as they went. The Philistine rulers followed them as far as the border of Beth-shemesh.

1 Samuel 6:20

“Who is able to stand in the presence of the Lord, this holy God?” they cried out. “Where can we send the Ark from here?”

1 Samuel 6:9

If they cross the border of our land and go to Beth-shemesh, we will know it was the Lord who brought this great disaster upon us. If they don’t, we will know it was not his hand that caused the plague. It came simply by chance.”