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So the Simeonites received their inheritance within the territory of Judah. <a href="/nlt/joshua/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Their allocation of land came from part of what had been given to Judah because Judah’s territory was too large for them. So the tribe of Simeon received an allocation within the territory of Judah. <a href="/esv/joshua/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> The inheritance of the people of Simeon formed part of the territory of the people of Judah. Because the portion of the people of Judah was too large for them, the people of Simeon obtained an inheritance in the midst of their inheritance. <a href="/bsb/joshua/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The inheritance of the Simeonites was taken from the territory of Judah, because the share for Judah’s descendants was too large for them. So the Simeonites received an inheritance within Judah’s portion. <a href="/kjv/joshua/19.htm">King James Bible</a> Out of the portion of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon: for the part of the children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the children of Simeon had their inheritance within the inheritance of them. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/19.htm">New King James Version</a> The inheritance of the children of Simeon was included in the share of the children of Judah, for the share of the children of Judah was too much for them. Therefore the children of Simeon had their inheritance within the inheritance of that people. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The inheritance of the sons of Simeon was taken from the portion of the sons of Judah, because the share of the sons of Judah was too large for them; so the sons of Simeon received an inheritance in the midst of Judah’s inheritance. <a href="/nasb/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> The inheritance of the sons of Simeon was taken from the portion of the sons of Judah, for the share of the sons of Judah was too large for them; so the sons of Simeon received an inheritance in the midst of Judah&#8217s inheritance. <a href="/nasb77/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The inheritance of the sons of Simeon was taken from the portion of the sons of Judah, for the share of the sons of Judah was too large for them; so the sons of Simeon received an inheritance in the midst of Judah’s inheritance. <a href="/lsb/joshua/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The inheritance of the sons of Simeon was taken from the portion of the sons of Judah, for the share of the sons of Judah was too large for them; so the sons of Simeon received an inheritance in the midst of Judah’s inheritance. <a href="/amp/joshua/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The inheritance of the sons of Simeon was taken from the portion of the sons of Judah, for the share of the sons of Judah was too large for them; so the sons of Simeon received an inheritance within Judah’s inheritance. <a href="/csb/joshua/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The inheritance of Simeon’s descendants was within the territory of Judah’s descendants, because the share for Judah’s descendants was too large. So Simeon’s descendants received an inheritance within Judah’s portion. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The inheritance of Simeon&#8217s descendants was within the territory of Judah&#8217s descendants, because the share for Judah&#8217s descendants was too large for them. So Simeon&#8217s descendants received an inheritance within Judah&#8217s portion. <a href="/asv/joshua/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> Out of the part of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon; for the portion of the children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the children of Simeon had inheritance in the midst of their inheritance. <a href="/cev/joshua/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Simeon's tribal land was actually inside Judah's territory. Judah had received too much land for the number of people in its tribe, so part of Judah's land was given to Simeon. <a href="/erv/joshua/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> Out of the part of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon: for the portion of the children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the children of Simeon had inheritance in the midst of their inheritance. <a href="/gwt/joshua/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Simeon's inheritance was a part of Judah's because Judah had more land than it needed. So Simeon received its inheritance inside Judah's borders. <a href="/gnt/joshua/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Since Judah's assignment was larger than was needed, part of its territory was given to the tribe of Simeon. <a href="/isv/joshua/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> The inheritance of the tribe of Simeon was contained in part of the territory of Judah; that is, because the portion allotted to the tribe of Judah was large enough for both tribes, the tribe of Simeon obtained an inheritance within that of Judah. <a href="/msb/joshua/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The inheritance of the Simeonites was taken from the territory of Judah, because the share for Judah?s descendants was too large for them. So the Simeonites received an inheritance within Judah?s portion. <a href="/net/joshua/19.htm">NET Bible</a> Simeon's assigned land was taken from Judah's allotted portion, for Judah's territory was too large for them; so Simeon was assigned land within Judah. <a href="/nheb/joshua/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Out of the part of the people of Judah was the inheritance of the people of Simeon; for the portion of the people of Judah was too much for them. Therefore the people of Simeon had inheritance in the midst of their inheritance. <a href="/wbt/joshua/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Out of the portion of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon: for the part of the children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the children of Simeon had their inheritance within the inheritance of them. <a href="/web/joshua/19.htm">World English Bible</a> Out of the part of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon; for the portion of the children of Judah was too much for them. Therefore the children of Simeon had inheritance in the middle of their inheritance. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> out of the portion of the sons of Judah [is] the inheritance of the sons of Simeon, for the portion of the sons of Judah has been too much for them, and the sons of Simeon inherit in the midst of their inheritance. <a href="/ylt/joshua/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> out of the portion of the sons of Judah is the inheritance of the sons of Simeon, for the portion of the sons of Judah hath been too much for them, and the sons of Simeon inherit in the midst of their inheritance. <a href="/slt/joshua/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Out of the portion of the sons of Judah was the inheritance of the sons of Simeon: for the portion of the sons of Judah was great above theirs: and the sons of Simeon will inherit in the midst of their inheritance.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In the possession and lot of the children of Juda: because it was too great, and therefore the children of Simeon had their possession in the midst of their inheritance. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> within the possession and lot of the sons of Judah, which was greater. And for this reason, the sons of Simeon had a possession in the midst of their inheritance. <a href="/nabre/joshua/19.htm">New American Bible</a> This heritage of the Simeonites was within the confines of the Judahites; for since the portion of the latter was too large for them, the Simeonites obtained their heritage within it. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The inheritance of the tribe of Simeon formed part of the territory of Judah; because the portion of the tribe of Judah was too large for them, the tribe of Simeon obtained an inheritance within their inheritance.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Out of the portion of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon; because the portion of the children of Judah was too much for them; therefore the children of Simeon inherited some of their inheritance. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> From the portion of the children of Yehuda was the inheritance of the children of Shemon because the division of the children of Yehuda was abundant, which the children of Shemon inherited from their inheritance<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Out of the allotment of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon, for the portion of the children of Judah was too much for them; therefore the children of Simeon had inheritance in the midst of their inheritance. <a href="/sep/joshua/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The inheritance of the tribe of the children of Symeon was a part of the lot of Juda, for the portion of the children of Juda was greater than theirs; and the children of Symeon inherited in the midst of their lot. <a href="/parallel/joshua/19-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=4843" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/joshua/19.htm">Simeon's Inheritance</a> …8and all the villages surrounding these cities as far as Baalath-beer (Ramah of the Negev). This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Simeon. 9<a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·laṯ (N-fsc) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">The inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/8095.htm" title="8095: šim·‘ō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- From shama'; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him.">of the Simeonites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2256.htm" title="2256: mê·ḥe·ḇel (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin.">was taken from the territory</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/2506.htm" title="2506: ḥê·leq (N-msc) -- Portion, tract, territory. From chalaq; properly, smoothness; also an allotment.">the share</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">for Judah’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">too large</a> <a href="/hebrew/mê·hem (Prep-m:: Pro-3mp) -- ">for them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8095.htm" title="8095: šim·‘ō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- From shama'; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him.">So the Simeonites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·lā·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">received an inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">within</a> <a href="/hebrew/5157.htm" title="5157: way·yin·ḥă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to inherit (figurative) mode of descent), or to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or distribute, instate.">Judah’s portion.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/49-7.htm">Genesis 49:7</a> Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel. <a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">Joshua 15:1-12</a> Now the allotment for the clans of the tribe of Judah extended to the border of Edom, to the Wilderness of Zin at the extreme southern boundary: / Their southern border started at the bay on the southern tip of the Salt Sea, / proceeded south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continued on to Zin, went over to the south of Kadesh-barnea, ran past Hezron up to Addar, and curved toward Karka. ... <a href="/judges/1-3.htm">Judges 1:3</a> Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them. <a href="/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66-81</a> 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, ... <a href="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">Ezekiel 48:23-29</a> As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. ... <a href="/numbers/34-2.htm">Numbers 34:2-12</a> “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, ... <a href="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Deuteronomy 33:8-11</a> Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. / He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. / He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. ... <a href="/1_kings/12-21.htm">1 Kings 12:21-24</a> And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people ... <a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-11</a> Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">2 Chronicles 11:1-4</a> When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. / But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin ... <a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a> Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ... <a href="/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3-4</a> He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria. <a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a> And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1-5</a> I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ... <a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Hebrews 7:14</a> For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Out of the portion of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon: for the part of the children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the children of Simeon had their inheritance within the inheritance of them.too much<a href="/exodus/16-18.htm">Exodus 16:18</a> And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14,15</a> But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality: … therefore<a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Joshua 19:1</a> And the second lot came forth to Simeon, even for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families: and their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/17-17.htm">Allotment</a> <a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/joshua/18-5.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/genesis/38-12.htm">Judah's</a> <a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Large</a> <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/joshua/7-3.htm">Need</a> <a href="/numbers/18-4.htm">Needed</a> <a href="/numbers/31-50.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/joshua/18-20.htm">Part</a> <a href="/joshua/18-10.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/joshua/18-7.htm">Received</a> <a href="/joshua/17-5.htm">Share</a> <a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">Simeonites</a> <a href="/joshua/8-18.htm">Stretch</a> <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ruth/2-3.htm">Allotment</a> <a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/judges/7-16.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Judah's</a> <a href="/joshua/19-33.htm">Large</a> <a href="/joshua/19-49.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/judges/4-19.htm">Need</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">Needed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/joshua/22-25.htm">Part</a> <a href="/joshua/22-25.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/joshua/21-4.htm">Received</a> <a href="/joshua/22-25.htm">Share</a> <a href="/joshua/21-4.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/joshua/21-4.htm">Simeonites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-6.htm">Stretch</a> <a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/joshua/21-41.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 19</div>1. <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">The lot of Simeon</a> 10. <a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">of Zebulun</a> 17. <a href="/joshua/19-17.htm">of Issachar</a> 24. <a href="/joshua/19-24.htm">of Asher</a> 32. <a href="/joshua/19-32.htm">of Naphtali</a> 40. <a href="/joshua/19-40.htm">of Dan</a> 49. <a href="/joshua/19-49.htm">The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua</a> </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'; 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This reflects the fulfillment of Jacob's prophecy in <a href="/genesis/49-7.htm">Genesis 49:7</a>, where Simeon and Levi are scattered in Israel. Historically, Simeon was absorbed into Judah, as seen in <a href="/1_chronicles/4-27.htm">1 Chronicles 4:27-43</a>, where Simeonites are mentioned as living in Judah's cities. This arrangement also highlights the unity and cooperation among the tribes during the conquest and settlement of Canaan.because the share for Judah’s descendants was too large for them Judah's initial allotment was extensive, reflecting its prominence and leadership among the tribes, as seen in <a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8-12</a>. The large territory was a practical necessity for supporting a populous tribe, but it also demonstrated God's abundant provision. The reduction of Judah's territory to accommodate Simeon illustrates the principle of stewardship and sharing resources within the community of God's people, aligning with the biblical theme of justice and equity.So the Simeonites received an inheritance within Judah’s portion This arrangement allowed the Simeonites to maintain their tribal identity while benefiting from the protection and resources of the larger tribe of Judah. It foreshadows the New Testament concept of unity within diversity in the body of Christ, as described in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>. The integration of Simeon into Judah's territory also prefigures the eventual unification of Israel under a single monarchy, with David from the tribe of Judah as king, pointing to the ultimate unity found in Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah (<a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/simeonites.htm">Simeonites</a> Descendants of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. They received their inheritance within the territory of Judah. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> One of the largest and most prominent tribes of Israel. Their territory was so large that part of it was given to the Simeonites. 3. <a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a> Refers to the land allotted to the tribes of Israel as their permanent possession, as directed by God through Joshua. 4. <a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a> The leader of Israel after Moses, responsible for distributing the land among the tribes. 5. <a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a> The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_distribution.htm">God's Sovereignty in Distribution</a> The allocation of land was not random but divinely orchestrated. God’s plans are perfect, even when they involve sharing or redistribution. <a href="/topical/u/unity_among_tribes.htm">Unity Among Tribes</a> The sharing of land between Judah and Simeon illustrates the importance of unity and cooperation among God’s people. <a href="/topical/c/contentment_with_god's_provision.htm">Contentment with God's Provision</a> The Simeonites accepted their inheritance within Judah, teaching us to be content with what God provides, even if it seems less than others. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_sharing.htm">Generosity and Sharing</a> Judah’s willingness to share their land reflects a spirit of generosity. Believers are called to share their blessings with others. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The situation fulfills Jacob’s prophecy about Simeon, reminding us that God’s word is always fulfilled.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19</a> <a href="/q/why_don't_records_show_simeon's_land.htm">Joshua 19:9: If Simeon’s territory is described as carved from Judah, why do some historical records not reflect this partition? </a> <a href="/q/do_joshua_15_1-12's_borders_conflict.htm">Do the territorial descriptions in Joshua 15:1-12 conflict with other biblical texts or known ancient boundaries, suggesting an editorial or historical inconsistency?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_simeon's_towns_with_evidence.htm">Joshua 19:2-8: How can we reconcile the extensive list of Simeon's towns with the limited archaeological evidence for these places?</a> <a href="/q/jacob's_blessings_for_his_sons.htm">What are Jacob's prophetic blessings for his sons?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Therefore the children of Simeon had their inheritance. Of the later history of the children of Simeon we find a little recorded in <a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39-42</a>, and some suppose that the event recorded there is a fulfilment of the prophecy in <a href="/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19</a>. Dr. Pusey mentions a tribe still existing in the south, professing to be of the sons of Israel, and holding no connection with the Arabs of the neighbourhood, and supposes them to be the descendants of the five hundred Simeonites who took possession of Mount Seir in the days of Hezekiah. No border seems to have been given of Simeon. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/19-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The inheritance נַחֲלַ֖ת (na·ḥă·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion of the Simeonites שִׁמְע֑וֹן (šim·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8095.htm">Strong's 8095: </a> Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife was taken from the territory מֵחֶ֙בֶל֙ (mê·ḥe·ḇel) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2256.htm">Strong's 2256: </a> A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin of Judah, יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the share חֵ֤לֶק (ḥê·leq) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2506.htm">Strong's 2506: </a> Portion, tract, territory for Judah’s יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites descendants בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son was הָיָ֞ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be too large רַ֣ב (raḇ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great for them. מֵהֶ֔ם (mê·hem) Preposition-m | Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They So the Simeonites שִׁמְע֖וֹן (šim·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8095.htm">Strong's 8095: </a> Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife received an inheritance נַחֲלָתָֽם׃ (na·ḥă·lā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion within בְּת֥וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre Judah’s portion. וַיִּנְחֲל֥וּ (way·yin·ḥă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/19-9.htm">Joshua 19:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/19-9.htm">Joshua 19:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/19-9.htm">Joshua 19:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/19-9.htm">Joshua 19:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/19-9.htm">Joshua 19:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/19-9.htm">Joshua 19:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/19-9.htm">Joshua 19:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/19-9.htm">Joshua 19:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/19-9.htm">Joshua 19:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/19-9.htm">Joshua 19:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/19-9.htm">OT History: Joshua 19:9 Out of the part of the children (Josh. 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