Joshua 15:39

Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

Lachish, х Laakiysh (H3923) (either the smitten, captured, or the tenacious, impregnable, Gesenius). The Septuagint omits, but Tischendorf's manuscripts notes have lacheis] - now um-Lakis, on a tell (Porter's 'Handbook,' pp. 260, 261; Van de Velde, 2:, p. 188; but see also Robinson's 'Biblical Researches,' 2:, p. 388, where this identification is disputed).

Bozkath, х Baatsªqat (H1218) (stony region, high, Gesenius); Septuagint, Baseedooth; Josephus ('Antiquities,' b. 10:, ch. 4:, sec. 1), Bosketh (called in our version Boscath, 2 Kings 22:1).] It stood near Lachish; but the exact spot has not been discovered.

Eglon, х `Eglown (H5700) vituline: the Septuagint omits; but Tischendorf's manuscripts notes insert Egloom]. Its modern representative is Ajlum (Porter's 'Handbook,' p. 261), or Ajlan (Van de Velde, 2:, p. 188; Robinson's 'Biblical Researches,' 2:, p. 392). The only remains are some pottery and scattered broken stones.