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Taralah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Reqem and Raphael and Tarala<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Phira, and Caphan, and Nacan, and Selecan, and Thareela,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/18-27.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=4781" 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">26</span>Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah, <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7552.htm" title="7552: wə·re·qem (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- From raqam; versi-color; Rekem, the name of a place in Palestine, also of a Midianite and an Israelite.">Rekem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3416.htm" title="3416: wə·yir·pə·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- God will heal, a place in Benjamin. From rapha' and 'el; God will heal; Jirpeel, a place in Palestine.">Irpeel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8634.htm" title="8634: wə·ṯar·’ă·lāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Benjamin. Probably for tar'elah; a reeling; Taralah, a place in Palestine.">Taralah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>Zelah, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.…<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/15-7.htm">Joshua 15:7</a></span><br />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/19-10.htm">Joshua 19:10-16</a></span><br />The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-30.htm">Judges 1:30</a></span><br />Zebulun failed to drive out the inhabitants of Kitron and Nahalol; so the Canaanites lived among them and served as forced laborers.<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="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-81</a></span><br />Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-36</a></span><br />As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-29</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</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-1.htm">Numbers 34:1-12</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a></span><br />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— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Mark 1:16-20</a></span><br />As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-31.htm">Luke 4:31-32</a></span><br />Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. / They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43-51</a></span><br />The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/13-21.htm">Rekem</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-43.htm">Rekem</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>Rekem</b><br>Rekem is one of the towns listed in the allotment of land for the tribe of Benjamin. The name Rekem is not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, which suggests it may have been a smaller or less significant settlement during the time of Joshua. The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, including Benjamin, was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land of Canaan. This distribution underscores the importance of each tribe having its own inheritance, as seen in <a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>. The specific mention of Rekem highlights the detailed nature of the land division, ensuring that every part of the Promised Land was accounted for and given to the Israelites.<p><b>Irpeel</b><br>Irpeel is another town within the territory of Benjamin. Like Rekem, it is not frequently mentioned in other biblical texts, indicating it may have been a smaller community. The inclusion of such towns in the biblical record emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the land distribution. Each town, regardless of its size or prominence, played a role in the overall structure of the tribal territories. This reflects the biblical principle that every part of the community is significant, echoing the New Testament teaching in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a> about the body of Christ, where every member is important.<p><b>Taralah</b><br>Taralah is also listed among the towns in Benjamin's inheritance. The specific mention of these towns, including Taralah, serves to provide a historical and geographical context for the readers of the Bible. It helps to paint a picture of the ancient landscape of Israel and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people. The detailed recording of these towns in the biblical narrative underscores the faithfulness of God in giving the land to the Israelites as He had promised. This meticulous record-keeping also serves as a testament to the historical reliability of the biblical account, providing a framework for understanding the settlement patterns of the Israelite tribes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rekem.htm">Rekem</a></b><br>A town allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. Its exact location is not definitively known today, but it was part of the inheritance given to the Benjamites as they settled in the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/irpeel.htm">Irpeel</a></b><br>Another town within the territory of Benjamin. Like Rekem, its precise location is uncertain, but it was significant enough to be mentioned in the division of the land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/taralah.htm">Taralah</a></b><br>A town listed among the cities of Benjamin. The mention of these towns highlights the detailed nature of the land allotment process.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment_of_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises</a></b><br>The detailed allotment of land to the tribes of Israel, including Benjamin, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the land.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_inheritance.htm">The Importance of Inheritance</a></b><br>The specific mention of towns like Rekem, Irpeel, and Taralah underscores the importance of inheritance and the tangible blessings God provides to His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Community in God's Plan</a></b><br>The division of land among the tribes emphasizes the communal aspect of God's plan for His people, where each tribe and family has a place and role.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/challenges_in_possessing_god's_promises.htm">Challenges in Possessing God's Promises</a></b><br>The historical context of the Benjamites' struggle to fully possess their land serves as a reminder of the challenges believers may face in fully realizing God's promises in their lives.<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_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">What is the Tribe of Benjamin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_defeat_31_kings_quickly.htm">In Joshua 12:1-24, how feasible is it that the Israelites defeated and occupied territories ruled by thirty-one kings so quickly without significant recorded losses?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_a_carved_image_allowed_in_judges_18_31.htm">How do we reconcile the setting up of a carved image in Judges 18:31 with the strict prohibition against idolatry found elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_israelites_precisely_survey_land.htm">Joshua 18:4 - How likely is it that ancient Israelites had the means and literacy to survey and record the land so precisely?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/18-27.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">Rekem,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרֶ֥קֶם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·re·qem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7552.htm">Strong's 7552: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rekem -- 'having many colors', a Midianite king, also two Israelites, also a city in Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Irpeel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִרְפְּאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yir·pə·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3416.htm">Strong's 3416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Irpeel -- 'God will heal', a place in Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Taralah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתַרְאֲלָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯar·’ă·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8634.htm">Strong's 8634: </a> </span><span class="str2">Taralah -- a city in Benjamin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/18-27.htm">Joshua 18:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/18-27.htm">Joshua 18:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/18-27.htm">Joshua 18:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/18-27.htm">Joshua 18:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/18-27.htm">Joshua 18:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/18-27.htm">Joshua 18:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/18-27.htm">Joshua 18:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/18-27.htm">Joshua 18:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/18-27.htm">Joshua 18:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/18-27.htm">Joshua 18:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/18-27.htm">OT History: Joshua 18:27 Rekem Irpeel Taralah (Josh. 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