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for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Beth Arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Betharabah, and Zemaraim, and Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Beth Arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, and Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Beth-arabah and Zemaraim and Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Beth-arabah and Zemaraim and Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Beth-arabah and Zemaraim and Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Beth-arabah and Zemaraim and Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Beth-arabah, and Zemaraim, and Beth-el,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Beth-arabah, and Zemaraim, and Beth-el;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Beth Arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Beth Arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Beth Arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Beth Arabah, and Zemaraim, and Bethel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Beth-arabah, and Zemaraim, and Beth-el,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Beth Arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Beth-Arabah, Zemaraim, and Beth-El,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Beth-Arabah, Zemaraim, and Beth-El,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the House of the Desert, and Zemaraim, and the House of God,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Betharaba and Samaraim and Bethel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Beth-arabah and Zemaraim and Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Beth-el,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Bayth Araba and Tsamaraim and Bayth Eil<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Beth-arabah, and Zemaraim, and Beth-el;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Baethabara, and Sara, and Besana,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/18-22.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=4762" 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/18.htm">Benjamin's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1026.htm" title="1026: ū·ḇêṯFrom bayith and arabah with the article interposed; house of the Desert; Beth-ha-Arabah, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1026.htm" title="1026: hā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and arabah with the article interposed; house of the Desert; Beth-ha-Arabah, a place in Palestine.">Beth-arabah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6787.htm" title="6787: ū·ṣə·mā·ra·yim (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A place in Benjamin, also a mountain in Ephraim. Dual of tsemer; double fleece; Tsemarajim, a place in Palestine.">Zemaraim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1008.htm" title="1008: ū·ḇêṯ-From bayith and 'el; house of God; Beth-El, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1008.htm" title="1008: ’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and 'el; house of God; Beth-El, a place in Palestine.">Bethel,</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,…<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="/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6-7</a></span><br />went up to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and went up to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben. / Then the border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to Gilgal, which faces the Ascent of Adummim south of the ravine. It continued along the waters of En-shemesh and came out at En-rogel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-40.htm">Joshua 19:40-46</a></span><br />The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan: / The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, / Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-34.htm">Judges 1:34-36</a></span><br />The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain. / And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor. / And the border of the Amorites extended from the Ascent of Akrabbim to Sela and beyond.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66-81</a></span><br />And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: / They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, / Jokmeam, Beth-horon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-2.htm">Numbers 34:2-12</a></span><br />“Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Deuteronomy 3:12-17</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.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-7</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. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13-21</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. / Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a></span><br />Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">2 Samuel 24:1-9</a></span><br />Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” / So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” / But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hebrews 4:8</a></span><br />For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Acts 7:45</a></span><br />And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-30.htm">Hebrews 11:30-31</a></span><br />By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. / By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Betharabah, and Zemaraim, and Bethel,</p><p class="hdg">Beth-arabah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/18-18.htm">Joshua 18:18</a></b></br> And passed along toward the side over against Arabah northward, and went down unto Arabah:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6</a></b></br> And the border went up to Bethhogla, and passed along by the north of Betharabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:</p><p class="hdg">Zemaraim</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18</a></b></br> And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">2 Chronicles 13:4</a></b></br> And Abijah stood up upon mount Zemaraim, which <i>is</i> in mount Ephraim, and said, Hear me, thou Jeroboam, and all Israel;</p><p class="hdg">Beth-el</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/12-29.htm">1 Kings 12:29-32</a></b></br> And he set the one in Bethel, and the other put he in Dan… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/18-18.htm">Arabah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/15-61.htm">Betharabah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-18.htm">Beth-Arabah</a> <a href="/joshua/18-13.htm">Bethel</a> <a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">Beth-El</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">Zemaraim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">Zemara'im</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/23-24.htm">Arabah</a> <a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Betharabah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Beth-Arabah</a> <a href="/judges/1-22.htm">Bethel</a> <a href="/judges/1-22.htm">Beth-El</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">Zemaraim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">Zemara'im</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-2.htm">The remainder of the land is described, and divided into seven parts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-10.htm">Joshua distributes it by lot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-11.htm">The lot and border of Benjamin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Their cities</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/18.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/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Beth-arabah</b><br>Beth-arabah is a location mentioned in the allotment of land for the tribe of Benjamin. It is situated in the Jordan Valley, near the Dead Sea. The name means "house of the desert" or "house of the plain," indicating its geographical setting in a dry, arid region. This area was part of the wilderness that the Israelites traversed during their journey to the Promised Land. The mention of Beth-arabah highlights the diverse terrain that the tribe of Benjamin inherited, from fertile lands to desert areas. This location is also referenced in <a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Joshua 15:6</a> and <a href="/joshua/15-61.htm">Joshua 15:61</a>, indicating its significance in the boundary descriptions of both Judah and Benjamin.<p><b>Zemaraim</b><br>Zemaraim is a town within the territory of Benjamin, and its name is associated with a hill or a high place. The town is mentioned in <a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">2 Chronicles 13:4</a> as the site where King Abijah of Judah addressed the northern kingdom of Israel, emphasizing its strategic and elevated position. This location underscores the historical tensions between the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah. The name Zemaraim may also be linked to the Zemarites, a Canaanite tribe mentioned in <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18</a>, suggesting a possible connection to the original inhabitants of the land before the Israelite conquest.<p><b>Bethel</b><br>Bethel is a significant biblical site, known as the "house of God." It is a place of profound spiritual encounters, most notably where Jacob dreamt of a ladder reaching to heaven (<a href="/genesis/28-10.htm">Genesis 28:10-19</a>). Bethel became a central location for worship and was later associated with the northern kingdom's idolatry when Jeroboam set up a golden calf there (<a href="/1_kings/12-28.htm">1 Kings 12:28-29</a>). The town's inclusion in Benjamin's territory highlights its importance in Israel's religious history and its role as a spiritual center. Bethel's legacy is a reminder of both divine encounters and the dangers of turning away from true worship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth-arabah.htm">Beth-arabah</a></b><br>A town located in the wilderness of Judah, near the Dead Sea. It was part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. The name means "house of the desert" or "house of the plain," indicating its geographical setting.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zemaraim.htm">Zemaraim</a></b><br>A town in the hill country of Ephraim, also within the territory of Benjamin. It is associated with the historical context of the division of the land among the tribes of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethel.htm">Bethel</a></b><br>A significant city in biblical history, Bethel means "house of God." It was a central location for worship and a place where God appeared to Jacob. It is located in the territory of Benjamin and has deep spiritual and historical significance.<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 allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, including the towns mentioned in <a href="/joshua/18-22.htm">Joshua 18:22</a>, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Just as God was faithful to Israel, He remains faithful to His promises to us today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_place_in_worship.htm">Significance of Place in Worship</a></b><br>Bethel's history as a place of divine encounter reminds us of the importance of setting aside places and times for worship and meeting with God. It challenges us to create "Bethels" in our own lives where we can encounter God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_idolatry.htm">Guarding Against Idolatry</a></b><br>The later history of Bethel as a center of idolatry serves as a warning to guard our hearts against anything that might take the place of God in our lives. We must remain vigilant in our worship and devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_and_identity.htm">Inheritance and Identity</a></b><br>The division of the land among the tribes of Israel speaks to the importance of inheritance and identity. As believers, we have an inheritance in Christ that defines our identity and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_aleppo_codex.htm">What is Bethel's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_of_joshua_22_10_altar.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological evidence of this altar mentioned in Joshua 22:10, considering its significance to the nation's unity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_build_a_separate_altar_in_joshua_22_10.htm">How do we reconcile the building of a separate altar in Joshua 22:10 with earlier commands to worship at one central sanctuary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_ephraim's_claims.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/18-22.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">Beth-arabah,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽעֲרָבָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1026.htm">Strong's 1026: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-arabah -- 'place of the depression', a place near the Dead Sea</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zemaraim,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּצְמָרַ֖יִם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṣə·mā·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6787.htm">Strong's 6787: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zemaraim -- a place in Benjamin, also a mountain in Ephraim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bethel,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1008.htm">Strong's 1008: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bethel -- 'house of God', a city in Ephraim, also a place in southern Judah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/18-22.htm">Joshua 18:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/18-22.htm">Joshua 18:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/18-22.htm">Joshua 18:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/18-22.htm">Joshua 18:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/18-22.htm">Joshua 18:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/18-22.htm">Joshua 18:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/18-22.htm">Joshua 18:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/18-22.htm">Joshua 18:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/18-22.htm">Joshua 18:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/18-22.htm">Joshua 18:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/18-22.htm">OT History: Joshua 18:22 Beth Arabah Zemaraim Bethel (Josh. 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