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href="/bsb/joshua/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the hill in the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill above the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zarethshahar in the mount of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Kirjathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the mountain of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Kiriathaim and Sibmah and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Kiriathaim and Sibmah and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Kiriathaim and Sibmah and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Kiriathaim and Sibmah and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar in the mount of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar in the mount of the valley;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the mountain in the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the hill in the valley, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the hill in the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar in the mount of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zareth-shahar in the mount of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar in the mount of the valley, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zareth-Shahar, on the mountain of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zareth-Shahar, in the mount of the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Kirjathaim and Libnah, and Zarath-Shahar in the mountain of the valley,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Cariathaim, and Sabama, and Sarathasar in the mountain of the valley. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar on the mountain of the steep valley;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the knoll within the valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Koriathaim and Shammah and Jazreth and Seir on the mount of the valley<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Quryathim and Shemma and Yetsrath and Sair that are in the mountain that is in the low lying country<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zerethshahar in the mount of the valley;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Kariathaim, and Sebama, and Serada, and Sion in mount Enab;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/13-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=3475" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/13.htm">Reuben's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath, <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7156.htm" title="7156: wə·qir·yā·ṯa·yim (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Moab, also a place in Naphtali. Dual of qiryah; double city; Kirjathaim, the name of two placed in Palestine.">Kiriathaim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7643.htm" title="7643: wə·śiḇ·māh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A place in Moab. Or Sibmah; probably from basam; spice; Sebam or Sibmah, a place in Moab.">Sibmah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6890.htm" title="6890: wə·ṣe·reṯFrom the same as Tsereth and shachar with the article interposed; splendor of the dawn; Tsereth-hash-Shachar, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6890.htm" title="6890: haš·ša·ḥar (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- From the same as Tsereth and shachar with the article interposed; splendor of the dawn; Tsereth-hash-Shachar, a place in Palestine.">Zereth-shahar</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: bə·har (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">on the hill</a> <a href="/hebrew/6010.htm" title="6010: hā·‘ê·meq (Art:: N-ms) -- A vale. From amaq; a vale.">in the valley,</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth—…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-3.htm">Numbers 32:3</a></span><br />“Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-37.htm">Numbers 32:37-38</a></span><br />The Reubenites built up Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim, / as well as Nebo and Baal-meon (whose names were changed), and Sibmah. And they renamed the cities they rebuilt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8</a></span><br />and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Deuteronomy 3:12-13</a></span><br />So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Numbers 32:33</a></span><br />So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-9.htm">1 Chronicles 5:9-10</a></span><br />They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their livestock had increased in the land of Gilead. / During the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">Numbers 32:39-42</a></span><br />The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there. / So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled there. / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, went and captured their villages and called them Havvoth-jair. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-16.htm">1 Chronicles 5:16</a></span><br />They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its towns, and throughout the pasturelands of Sharon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-26.htm">1 Chronicles 5:26</a></span><br />So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria (that is, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria) to take the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh into exile. And he brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river of Gozan, where they remain to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-36.htm">Deuteronomy 2:36</a></span><br />From Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the valley, even as far as Gilead, not one city had walls too high for us. The LORD our God gave us all of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19</a></span><br />Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-27.htm">Ezekiel 48:27</a></span><br />And Gad will have one portion bordering the territory of Zebulun from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-25.htm">Matthew 4:25</a></span><br />Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/5-20.htm">Mark 5:20</a></span><br />So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zarethshahar in the mount of the valley,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/32-37.htm">Numbers 32:37,38</a></b></br> And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim, … </p><p class="hdg">Sibman Called Shibmah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/32-37.htm">Numbers 32:37,38</a></b></br> And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim, … </p><p class="hdg">and celebrated for its vines</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/48-32.htm">Jeremiah 48:32</a></b></br> O vine of Sibmah, I will weep for thee with the weeping of Jazer: thy plants are gone over the sea, they reach <i>even</i> to the sea of Jazer: the spoiler is fallen upon thy summer fruits and upon thy vintage.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/16-8.htm">Isaiah 16:8,9</a></b></br> For the fields of Heshbon languish, <i>and</i> the vine of Sibmah: the lords of the heathen have broken down the principal plants thereof, they are come <i>even</i> unto Jazer, they wandered <i>through</i> the wilderness: her branches are stretched out, they are gone over the sea… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/13-6.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/numbers/32-37.htm">Kiriathaim</a> <a href="/numbers/32-37.htm">Kirjathaim</a> <a href="/joshua/13-11.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/joshua/13-6.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Shahar</a> <a href="/numbers/32-38.htm">Sibmah</a> <a href="/joshua/10-40.htm">Vale</a> <a href="/joshua/13-16.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">Zereth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-76.htm">Kiriathaim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-76.htm">Kirjathaim</a> <a href="/joshua/15-9.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Shahar</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-8.htm">Sibmah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Vale</a> <a href="/joshua/13-27.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">Zereth</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-1.htm">The bounds of the land not yet conquered</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-8.htm">The inheritance of the two tribes and a half</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-14.htm">The Lord and his sacrifices are the inheritance of Levi</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-15.htm">The bounds of the inheritance of Reuben</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-22.htm">Balaam slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-24.htm">The bounds of the inheritance of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">and of the half tribe of Manasseh</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Kiriathaim</b><br>Kiriathaim is a town located in the territory allotted to the tribe of Reuben, east of the Jordan River. It is mentioned in several biblical passages, including <a href="/numbers/32-37.htm">Numbers 32:37</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/48.htm">Jeremiah 48:1</a>. Historically, Kiriathaim was a Moabite city before being conquered by the Israelites. The name means "two cities," suggesting it may have been a twin city or had two distinct parts. Archaeological evidence indicates that the area was inhabited during the Iron Age, aligning with the biblical timeline. The city's mention in Jeremiah as part of a prophecy against Moab highlights its continued significance in the region.<p><b>Sibmah</b><br>Sibmah, also known as Sebam, was another town in the territory of Reuben. It is noted for its vineyards, which were famous in the ancient world, as referenced in <a href="/isaiah/16-8.htm">Isaiah 16:8-9</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/48-32.htm">Jeremiah 48:32</a>. These vineyards were a source of wealth and pride for the inhabitants. The town's location near Heshbon, a major city, suggests it was part of a prosperous agricultural region. The destruction of Sibmah's vineyards in prophetic literature symbolizes the downfall of Moab and the loss of its economic strength.<p><b>Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley</b><br>Zereth-shahar is a less well-known location, described as being "on the hill in the valley." This phrase indicates a geographical feature where the town was situated on a hill within a larger valley, providing a strategic vantage point. The exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to be in the region of Moab, like the other towns mentioned. The description of its position suggests it was a place of some importance, possibly serving as a lookout or defensive site. The mention of a hill in a valley may also have symbolic significance, representing a place of refuge or strength amidst surrounding challenges.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/kiriathaim.htm">Kiriathaim</a></b><br>A town located in the territory of Reuben, east of the Jordan River. It is mentioned in the context of the land allotments given to the tribes of Israel. The name "Kiriathaim" means "two cities" in Hebrew, indicating a possible dual settlement or a significant town.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sibmah.htm">Sibmah</a></b><br>Another town in the territory of Reuben, known for its vineyards. It is often associated with agricultural abundance and prosperity. The Hebrew root of Sibmah suggests a place of fragrance or growth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zereth-shahar.htm">Zereth-shahar</a></b><br>A location described as being "on the hill in the valley." The name can be translated to mean "splendor of the dawn" or "brightness of the morning," indicating a place of beauty or significance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/reuben.htm">Reuben</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, whose descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Reuben settled in the land east of the Jordan River.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/land_allotment.htm">Land Allotment</a></b><br>The division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God through Moses and executed by Joshua. This event signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the inheritance of the land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment</a></b><br>The allotment of land to the tribes of Israel, including the towns mentioned in <a href="/joshua/13-19.htm">Joshua 13:19</a>, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives, knowing He is faithful to complete what He has begun.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_heritage_and_inheritance.htm">Significance of Heritage and Inheritance</a></b><br>The specific mention of towns and regions highlights the importance of heritage and inheritance in God's plan. Christians are encouraged to value their spiritual heritage and the inheritance they have in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience_in_receiving_god's_promises.htm">The Role of Obedience in Receiving God's Promises</a></b><br>The tribes' obedience in settling the land as instructed by God serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience in the Christian walk. Obedience to God's Word is crucial in experiencing His blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_geography_on_identity.htm">The Impact of Geography on Identity</a></b><br>The geographical locations and their characteristics (e.g., vineyards, hills) played a role in shaping the identity and economy of the tribes. Believers can reflect on how their environment influences their spiritual identity and mission.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_work_in_heaven.htm">What is the identity of the Kenizzites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_joseph's_burial_at_shechem.htm">Joshua 24:32 - What historical evidence, if any, validates the transport and burial of Joseph's remains at Shechem centuries after his death?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jonathan_defeat_20_philistines.htm">How could Jonathan and his armor-bearer realistically defeat twenty Philistine warriors in such a small area (1 Samuel 14:12-14)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_key_events_in_joshua's_life.htm">What are key events in Joshua's life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Sibmah</span> (see <a href="/numbers/32-38.htm">Numbers 32:38</a>). The vine of Sibmah forms a feature in the lament of Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/16-8.htm">Isaiah 16:8</a>) and Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/48-32.htm">Jeremiah 48:32</a>) over Moab. It was close by Heshbon, on the borders of Reuben and Gad (cf. ver. 17 with <a href="/joshua/21-39.htm">Joshua 21:39</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Zareth-shahar,</span> or the <span class="accented">splendour of the dawn</span>, now <span class="accented">garar</span>, was on the borders of the Dead Sea. Canon Tristram, in his 'Land of Moab,' mentions the gorgeous colouring of the landscape here, more beautiful and varied, no doubt, at dawn than at any other time of the day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/13-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Kiriathaim,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקִרְיָתַ֣יִם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qir·yā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7156.htm">Strong's 7156: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kiriathaim -- a city in Moab, also a place in Naphtali</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sibmah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׂבְמָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śiḇ·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7643.htm">Strong's 7643: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sibmah -- a place in Moab</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zereth-shahar</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשַּׁ֖חַר</span> <span class="translit">(haš·ša·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6890.htm">Strong's 6890: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zereth-shahar -- 'Zereth of the dawn', a city in Reuben</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the hill</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּהַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·har)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the valley,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֵֽמֶק׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ê·meq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6010.htm">Strong's 6010: </a> </span><span class="str2">A vale</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/13-19.htm">Joshua 13:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/13-19.htm">Joshua 13:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/13-19.htm">Joshua 13:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/13-19.htm">Joshua 13:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/13-19.htm">Joshua 13:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/13-19.htm">Joshua 13:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/13-19.htm">Joshua 13:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/13-19.htm">Joshua 13:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/13-19.htm">Joshua 13:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/13-19.htm">Joshua 13:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/13-19.htm">OT History: Joshua 13:19 Kiriathaim Sibmah Zereth Shahar in the mount (Josh. 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