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This was the inheritance of the tribe of the Simeonites, according to its clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />including all the surrounding villages as far south as Baalath-beer (also known as Ramah of the Negev). This was the homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Simeon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />together with all the villages around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negeb. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Simeon according to their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And all the villages that <i>were</i> round about these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This <i>is</i> the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and all the villages that <i>were</i> all around these cities as far as Baalath Beer, Ramah of the South. This <i>was</i> the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and all the villages which <i>were</i> around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This <i>was</i> the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and all the villages which were around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and all the villages which <i>were</i> around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This <i>was</i> the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and all the villages which <i>were</i> around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This <i>was</i> the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and all the villages which were around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev (South country). This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and all the settlements surrounding these cities as far as Baalath-beer (Ramah in the south ). This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon’s descendants by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and all the villages surrounding these cities as far as Baalath-beer (Ramah of the south). This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon&#8217s descendants by their clans. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalath-beer, Ramah of the South. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Simeon's land also included all the other towns and villages as far south as Baalath-Beer, which is also called Ramah of the South. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalath-beer, Ramah of the South. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All the villages around these cities as far as Baalath Beer and Ramath Negev were also included. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon for its families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This included all the towns around these cities as far as Baalath Beer (or Ramah), in the south. This was the land which the families of the tribe of Simeon received as their possession. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Also included were all the surrounding villages as far as Baalath-beer, in Ramah of the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon, according to its families. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />as well as all the towns around these cities as far as Baalath Beer (Ramah of the Negev). This was the land assigned to the tribe of Simeon by its clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and all the villages that were around these cities to Baalath Beer, Ramath Negev. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all the villages that were around these cities to Baalath-beer, Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and all the villages that were around these cities to Baalath Beer, Ramah of the South. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />also all the villages which [are] around these cities, to Ba‘alath-Beer, Ramoth of the south. This [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon, for their families;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> also all the villages which are round about these cities, unto Baalath-Beer, Ramoth of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon, for their families;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the enclosures which surrounded these cities, even to Baalath-Beor, Ramath of the south. This the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all the villages round about these cities to Baalath Beer Ramath to the south quarter. This is the inheritance of the children of Simeon according to their kindreds, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />all villages around these cities, as far as Baalath-beer, the high place facing the southern region. This is the inheritance of the sons of Simeon, according to their families,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />besides all the villages around these cities as far as Baalath-beer (that is, Ramoth-negeb). This was the heritage of the tribe of the Simeonites by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />together with all the villages all around these towns as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negeb. This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon according to its families.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And all the villages that were round about these cities as far as Labath, Beth-ramtha of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all the fields that were around these cities unto Labath Bayth Ramtha that in the south this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Shemon for their families<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalath-beer, as far as Ramah of the South. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />round about their cities as far as Balec as <i>men</i> go to Bameth southward: this <i>is</i> the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Symeon according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/19-8.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=4832" 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/19.htm">Simeon's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities, along with their villages, <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: ha·ḥă·ṣê·rîm (Art:: N-cp) -- A yard, a hamlet.">the villages</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sə·ḇî·ḇō·wṯ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">surrounding</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: he·‘ā·rîm (Art:: N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/1192.htm" title="1192: ba·‘ă·laṯ (Prep) -- Mistress of a well, a city in Simeon. From ba'alah and 'er; mistress of a well; Baalath-Beer, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1192.htm" title="1192: bə·’êr (N-proper-fs) -- Mistress of a well, a city in Simeon. From ba'alah and 'er; mistress of a well; Baalath-Beer, a place in Palestine.">far as Baalath-beer</a> <a href="/hebrew/7414.htm" title="7414: rā·maṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Height, the name of several places in Isr. The same as ramah; Ramah, the name of four places in Palestine.">(Ramah of the Negev).</a> <a href="/hebrew/5045.htm" title="5045: ne·ḡeḇ (N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to be parched; the south; specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">This</a> <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.">was the inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">of the clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: maṭ·ṭêh (N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">of the tribe</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 Simeon.</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> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>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.…<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/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21-32</a></span><br />These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-28.htm">1 Chronicles 4:28-33</a></span><br />They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...<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="/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="/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="/judges/1-18.htm">Judges 1:18</a></span><br />And Judah also captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron—each with its territory.<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/24-7.htm">2 Samuel 24:7</a></span><br />They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-30</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="/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="/luke/4-14.htm">Luke 4:14-15</a></span><br />Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.<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="/romans/15-8.htm">Romans 15:8-12</a></span><br />For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” ...<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.</p><p class="hdg">Baalath-beer</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">1 Chronicles 4:33</a></b></br> And all their villages that <i>were</i> round about the same cities, unto Baal. These <i>were</i> their habitations, and their genealogy.</p><p class="hdg">Ramath</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27</a></b></br> To <i>them</i> which <i>were</i> in Bethel, and to <i>them</i> which <i>were</i> in south Ramoth, and to <i>them</i> which <i>were</i> in Jattir,</p><p class="hdg">ramoth </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">Baalath</a> <a href="/numbers/21-16.htm">Beer</a> <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/19-7.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/joshua/19-2.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/19-2.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Negev</a> <a href="/joshua/19-7.htm">Places</a> <a href="/joshua/18-25.htm">Ramah</a> <a href="/joshua/13-26.htm">Ramath</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-43.htm">Ramoth</a> <a href="/joshua/18-20.htm">Round</a> <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/numbers/26-14.htm">Simeonites</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">South</a> <a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Together</a> <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/joshua/19-7.htm">Unwalled</a> <a href="/joshua/19-7.htm">Villages</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/19-44.htm">Baalath</a> <a href="/judges/9-21.htm">Beer</a> <a href="/joshua/19-9.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/19-15.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/joshua/19-9.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/19-9.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/judges/1-9.htm">Negev</a> <a href="/joshua/19-15.htm">Places</a> <a href="/joshua/19-29.htm">Ramah</a> <a href="/judges/15-17.htm">Ramath</a> <a href="/joshua/20-8.htm">Ramoth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Round</a> <a href="/joshua/19-9.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/joshua/19-9.htm">Simeonites</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">South</a> <a href="/joshua/21-16.htm">Together</a> <a href="/joshua/19-9.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/joshua/19-15.htm">Unwalled</a> <a href="/joshua/19-15.htm">Villages</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">The lot of Simeon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">of Zebulun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-17.htm">of Issachar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-24.htm">of Asher</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-32.htm">of Naphtali</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-40.htm">of Dan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-49.htm">The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua</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/19.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/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and all the villages surrounding these cities</b><br>This phrase indicates the inclusion of smaller settlements or hamlets that were part of the larger cities' territories. In ancient Israel, cities often had surrounding villages that were economically and socially connected to them. These villages would have been integral to the agricultural and pastoral life of the region, providing resources and labor. The mention of "all the villages" emphasizes the completeness of the inheritance given to the tribe of Simeon, ensuring they had sufficient land and resources.<p><b>as far as Baalath-beer (Ramah of the Negev)</b><br>Baalath-beer, also known as Ramah of the Negev, is a location in the southern part of Israel, known as the Negev. The Negev is a desert region, and its mention here highlights the extent of the territory allotted to Simeon. Baalath-beer means "Lord of the well," suggesting the presence of a significant water source, which would have been crucial for survival in the arid Negev. The dual name, including "Ramah," which means "height" or "high place," may indicate a location of strategic or religious importance. This area is significant in biblical history as it was part of the southern border of the Promised Land.<p><b>This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Simeon.</b><br>The tribe of Simeon was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah. Their inheritance within the territory of Judah, as described here, reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land. Historically, Simeon's territory was absorbed into Judah, which is consistent with Jacob's prophecy in <a href="/genesis/49-5.htm">Genesis 49:5-7</a>, where Simeon and Levi are described as being scattered in Israel. This allocation also demonstrates the unity and interdependence among the tribes, as Simeon's land was within Judah's larger territory. The inheritance signifies God's provision and the importance of each tribe's role in the nation of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/simeon.htm">Simeon</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe's inheritance was within the territory of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/baalath-beer.htm">Baalath-beer</a></b><br>A city in the Negev region, associated with the tribe of Simeon. The name suggests a place of worship, as "Baal" was a common term for "lord" or "master" in Canaanite religion.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/ramah_of_the_negev.htm">Ramah of the Negev</a></b><br>A location in the southern desert region of Israel, known as the Negev. It served as a boundary marker for the inheritance of Simeon.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a></b><br>Refers to the allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God through Moses and executed by Joshua.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/negev.htm">Negev</a></b><br>A desert region in southern Israel, significant for its harsh climate and strategic location.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_inheritance.htm">God's Sovereignty in Inheritance</a></b><br>The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel demonstrates God's sovereign plan and purpose for each tribe. Despite Simeon's smaller inheritance, God's provision is perfect and sufficient.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The tribe of Simeon's past actions influenced their future. Our obedience to God today can impact our future blessings and responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_shared_resources.htm">Community and Shared Resources</a></b><br>Simeon's inheritance within Judah's territory highlights the importance of community and cooperation among God's people. We are called to support and uplift one another in our spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>Even when our portion seems small or insignificant, we can trust that God provides exactly what we need for our growth and His glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_amalekites.htm">What is the historical identity of the Amalekites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/augustus_caesar's_biblical_role.htm">What is Ai's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_christian_nationalism.htm">What is the significance of Ramah in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/19-8.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">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the villages</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽחֲצֵרִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·ṣê·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">surrounding</span><br /><span class="heb">סְבִיבוֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(sə·ḇî·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֵ֔לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cities</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶֽעָרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(he·‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">far as Baalath-beer</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’êr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1192.htm">Strong's 1192: </a> </span><span class="str2">Baalath-beer -- 'mistress of a well', a city in Simeon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">(Ramah of the Negev).</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֣אמַת</span> <span class="translit">(rā·maṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7414.htm">Strong's 7414: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ramah -- 'height', the name of several places in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">This</span><br /><span class="heb">זֹ֗את</span> <span class="translit">(zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the inheritance</span><br /><span class="heb">נַחֲלַ֛ת</span> <span class="translit">(na·ḥă·laṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the clans</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">מַטֵּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Simeon.</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְע֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(šim·‘ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8095.htm">Strong's 8095: </a> </span><span class="str2">Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">OT History: Joshua 19:8 And all the villages that were around (Josh. 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