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This was the inheritance of Benjamin for its clans. <a href="/nlt/joshua/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> Zela, Haeleph, the Jebusite town (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen towns with their surrounding villages. This was the homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. <a href="/esv/joshua/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the people of Benjamin according to its clans. <a href="/bsb/joshua/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/joshua/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, which is Jerusalem, Gibeath, and Kirjath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Zelah, Eleph, Jebus (which is Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kirjath: fourteen cities with their villages. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Zelah, Haeleph, the Jebusite city (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/nasb/joshua/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> and Zelah, Haeleph and the Jebusite (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/nasb77/joshua/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and Zelah, Haeleph and the Jebusite (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/lsb/joshua/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and Zelah, Haeleph and the Jebusite (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/amp/joshua/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and Zelah, Haeleph and the Jebusite (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of [the tribe of] the sons of Benjamin according to their families (clans). <a href="/csb/joshua/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath —fourteen cities, with their settlements. This was the inheritance for Benjamin’s descendants by their clans. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath—14 cities, with their villages. This was the inheritance for Benjamin&#8217s descendants by their clans. <a href="/asv/joshua/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Zelah, Eleph, and the Jebusite (the same is Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/erv/joshua/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Zelah, Eleph, and the Jebusite (the same is Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/gwt/joshua/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Zela, Eleph, Jebus (now called Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kiriath. This is Benjamin's inheritance for its families. <a href="/gnt/joshua/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (or Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath Jearim: fourteen cities, along with the towns around them. This is the land which the families of the tribe of Benjamin received as their possession. <a href="/isv/joshua/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (also known as Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim, for a total of fourteen towns and villages. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/msb/joshua/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/joshua/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Zelah, Haeleph, the Jebusite city (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath--a total of fourteen cities and their towns. This was the land assigned to the tribe of Benjamin by its clans. <a href="/nheb/joshua/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and Zelah, Haeleph, and Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), and Gibeath, and Kiriath Jearim; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the people of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/wbt/joshua/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, (which is Jerusalem) Gibeath, and Kirjath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/web/joshua/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Zelah, Eleph, the Jebusite (also called Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi (it [is] Jerusalem), Gibeath, Kirjath; fourteen cities and their villages. This [is] the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin, for their families. <a href="/ylt/joshua/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi (it is Jerusalem), Gibeath, Kirjath: fourteen cities and their villages. This is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin, for their families. <a href="/slt/joshua/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, (this is Jerusalem) Gibeah city; fourteen cities and their enclosures. This the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Sela, Eleph and Jebus, which is Jerusalem, Gabaath and Cariath: fourteen cities, and their villages. This is the possession of the children of Benjamin by their families. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and Zela, Haeleph, and Jebus, which is Jerusalem, Gibeah and Kiriath: fourteen cities, and their villages. This is the possession of the sons of Benjamin, according to their families. <a href="/nabre/joshua/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Zela, Haeleph, the Jebusite city (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath; fourteen cities and their villages. This was the heritage of the clans of Benjaminites. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah and Kiriath-jearim —fourteen towns with their villages. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Benjamin according to its families.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Zelah, Geberah, and Jebusi, that is, Jerusalem, Gibeath, and Koriathaim; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Tsala and Gebira and Yebus, which is Jerusalem, and Gebath and Quryathim fourteen cities and their fields. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Benjamin for their families <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and Zela, Eleph, and the Jebusite--the same is Jerusalem, Gibeath, and Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/sep/joshua/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and Jebus (this is Jerusalem); and Gabaoth, Jarim, thirteen cities, and their villages; this is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families. <a href="/parallel/joshua/18-28.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=4784" 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/18.htm">Benjamin's Inheritance</a> …27Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah, 28<a href="/hebrew/6762.htm" title="6762: wə·ṣê·la‘ (N-proper-fs) -- A place in Benjamin. The same as tsela'; Tsela, a place in Palestine.">Zelah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/507.htm" title="507: hā·’e·lep̄ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Benjamin. The same as 'eleph; Eleph, a place in Palestine.">Haeleph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2983.htm" title="2983: wə·hay·ḇū·sî (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Jebus. Patrial from Ybuwc; a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus.">Jebus</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">(that is,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem),</a> <a href="/hebrew/1394.htm" title="1394: giḇ·‘aṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Gibeath. From the same as gbiya'; hilliness; Gibath.">Gibeah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7157.htm" title="7157: qir·yaṯ (N-proper-fs) -- City of forests, a city given to Judah, then to Benjamin. ">and Kiriath-jearim—</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·ba‘- (Number-fs) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">fourteen</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘eś·rêh (Number-fs) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rîm (N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">cities,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen (Conj-w:: N-cpc:: 3fp) -- A yard, a hamlet.">along with their villages.</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/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·min (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Benjamin.</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="/judges/1-21.htm">Judges 1:21</a> The Benjamites, however, failed to drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the Benjamites. <a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">2 Samuel 5:6-9</a> Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” ... <a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">1 Chronicles 11:4-9</a> Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. / The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. ... <a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">Nehemiah 11:1</a> Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. <a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Nehemiah 11:4</a> while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; <a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7-9</a> From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; / and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men. / Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city. <a href="/isaiah/65-9.htm">Isaiah 65:9</a> And I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and heirs from Judah; My elect will possess My mountains, and My servants will dwell there. <a href="/jeremiah/6-1.htm">Jeremiah 6:1</a> “Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction. <a href="/jeremiah/32-44.htm">Jeremiah 32:44</a> Fields will be purchased with silver, and deeds will be signed, sealed, and witnessed in the land of Benjamin, in the areas surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah—the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev—because I will restore them from captivity, declares the LORD.” <a href="/jeremiah/33-13.htm">Jeremiah 33:13</a> In the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev, in the land of Benjamin and the cities surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, the flocks will again pass under the hands of the one who counts them, says the LORD. <a href="/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3</a> This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.” <a href="/matthew/5-35.htm">Matthew 5:35</a> or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/matthew/21-10.htm">Matthew 21:10</a> When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Luke 13:34</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, which is Jerusalem, Gibeath, and Kirjath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.Zelah<a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">2 Samuel 21:14</a> And the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son buried they in the country of Benjamin in Zelah, in the sepulchre of Kish his father: and they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God was intreated for the land.Jebusi<a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Joshua 18:16</a> And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lieth before the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in the valley of the giants on the north, and descended to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on the south, and descended to Enrogel,<a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Joshua 15:8,63</a> And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the valley of the giants northward: … <a href="/2_samuel/5-8.htm">2 Samuel 5:8</a> And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind, that are hated of David's soul, he shall be chief and captain. Wherefore they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.Gibeath<a href="/judges/19-12.htm">Judges 19:12-15</a> And his master said unto him, We will not turn aside hither into the city of a stranger, that is not of the children of Israel; we will pass over to Gibeah… <a href="/judges/20-4.htm">Judges 20:4,5</a> And the Levite, the husband of the woman that was slain, answered and said, I came into Gibeah that belongeth to Benjamin, I and my concubine, to lodge… <a href="/1_samuel/10-26.htm">1 Samuel 10:26</a> And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.Gibeah <a href="/numbers/26-54.htm">Numbers 26:54</a> To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him.<a href="/numbers/33-54.htm">Numbers 33:54</a> And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families: and to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man's inheritance shall be in the place where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/18-24.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/18-14.htm">City</a> <a href="/joshua/18-20.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/18-20.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-5.htm">Jebus</a> <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Jebusi</a> <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Jebusite</a> <a href="/joshua/15-63.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Kiriath</a> <a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Kir'iath-Je'arim</a> <a href="/joshua/18-24.htm">Places</a> <a href="/joshua/18-24.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/joshua/18-24.htm">Unwalled</a> <a href="/joshua/18-24.htm">Villages</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Zela</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Zelah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/21-4.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/19-6.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/19-29.htm">City</a> <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/judges/19-10.htm">Jebus</a> <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Jebusi</a> <a href="/joshua/24-11.htm">Jebusite</a> <a href="/judges/1-7.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/joshua/20-7.htm">Kiriath</a> <a href="/judges/18-12.htm">Kir'iath-Je'arim</a> <a href="/joshua/19-6.htm">Places</a> <a href="/joshua/19-6.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/joshua/19-6.htm">Unwalled</a> <a href="/joshua/19-6.htm">Villages</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Zela</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Zelah</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 18</div>1. <a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh</a> 2. <a href="/joshua/18-2.htm">The remainder of the land is described, and divided into seven parts</a> 10. <a href="/joshua/18-10.htm">Joshua distributes it by lot</a> 11. <a href="/joshua/18-11.htm">The lot and border of Benjamin</a> 21. <a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Their cities</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'; </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Zelah Zelah is a town in the territory of Benjamin. It is mentioned in <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">2 Samuel 21:14</a> as the burial place of Saul and Jonathan, indicating its significance in Israel's history. The exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to be near modern-day Jerusalem. This town's inclusion in Benjamin's inheritance highlights the tribe's connection to Israel's first king, Saul.Haeleph Haeleph is a lesser-known location, with limited biblical references. Its mention here underscores the comprehensive nature of the land allotment to Benjamin. The precise location remains unidentified, but it is part of the detailed territorial boundaries that emphasize the fulfillment of God's promise to the tribes of Israel.Jebus (that is, Jerusalem) Jebus, later known as Jerusalem, was originally a Jebusite city. It became a central city in Israel's history, eventually serving as the capital under King David. The mention of Jebus in Benjamin's territory reflects the city's importance and foreshadows its future significance as the spiritual and political center of Israel. Jerusalem is also a type of Christ, representing the ultimate dwelling place of God with His people.Gibeah Gibeah is notable as the hometown of King Saul (<a href="/1_samuel/10-26.htm">1 Samuel 10:26</a>). It played a significant role in the narrative of the Benjamite civil war in <a href="/judges/19.htm">Judges 19-21</a>. The city's inclusion in Benjamin's inheritance highlights the tribe's complex history, marked by both leadership and internal conflict.Kiriath-jearim Kiriath-jearim is known for housing the Ark of the Covenant for a time (<a href="/1_samuel/7.htm">1 Samuel 7:1-2</a>). Its location on the border of Benjamin and Judah signifies its strategic importance. The city's role in the Ark's journey underscores the theme of God's presence and guidance among His people.fourteen cities, along with their villages The enumeration of cities and villages illustrates the detailed and organized distribution of land among the tribes. This reflects God's faithfulness in providing for His people and the importance of each tribe's unique inheritance. The specific number of cities emphasizes the completeness of the allotment.This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin The inheritance of Benjamin is a testament to God's covenant with Israel, fulfilling His promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Benjamin's territory, strategically located between Judah and the northern tribes, played a crucial role in Israel's history. The tribe's inheritance also points to the unity and diversity within the nation, as each tribe received its portion according to God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zelah.htm">Zelah</a> A city within the territory of Benjamin, mentioned in the context of the tribe's inheritance. 2. <a href="/topical/h/haeleph.htm">Haeleph</a> Another city in Benjamin's territory, though not much is known about it. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jebus.htm">Jebus (Jerusalem)</a> Originally a Jebusite city, it later became the capital of Israel under King David. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gibeah.htm">Gibeah</a> Known for its association with King Saul, Israel's first king, and the infamous incident in <a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">Judges 19-21</a>. 5. <a href="/topical/k/kiriath.htm">Kiriath</a> A city included in the inheritance of Benjamin, though specific details are sparse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_inheritance.htm">God's Faithfulness in Inheritance</a> The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, including Benjamin, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_jerusalem.htm">Significance of Jerusalem</a> As the city of peace and God's chosen dwelling place, Jerusalem holds a central role in biblical prophecy and eschatology. Believers are called to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and recognize its spiritual significance. <a href="/topical/l/lessons_from_gibeah.htm">Lessons from Gibeah</a> The account of Gibeah serves as a warning against moral decay and the consequences of turning away from God's laws. It underscores the need for godly leadership and personal integrity. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ</a> Just as the tribe of Benjamin had a unique role within the nation of Israel, each believer has a unique role within the body of Christ. We are called to work together in unity, respecting the diversity of gifts and callings.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 18</a> <a href="/q/what's_gibeah's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Gibeah's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_origin_of_demons.htm">What is Gibeah's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/did_joshua_capture_jerusalem.htm">Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63)</a> <a href="/q/how_does_laish's_swift_conquest_align_biblically.htm">How does the swift, seemingly unopposed conquest of Laish in Judges 18:27-29 align with other biblical accounts or historical records of territorial conflicts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - Gibeath. Almost certainly the same as "Gibeah of Saul" (<a href="/1_samuel/11-4.htm">1 Samuel 11:4</a>). It was Saul's home (<a href="/1_samuel/10-26.htm">1 Samuel 10:26</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/13-2.htm">1 Samuel 13:2, 15, 16</a>). It was near Saul's home, at the time his temporary refuge, that the Philistines encamped when Jonathan (<a href="/1_samuel/14.htm">1 Samuel 14</a>.) made his daring attack on them. It was the scene of the terrible outrage recorded in <a href="/judges/19.htm">Judges 19</a>. Lieut. Conder has identified it with Jeba, not far from Miehmash, situated on one of the branches of the precipitous Wady Suwaynit. The situation explains the otherwise unintelligible narrative in <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin. Dean Stanley ('Sinai and Palestine,' ch. 4.) reminds us how the very names suggest the "remarkable heights" which constitute the "table land" of which the inheritance of Benjamin consists. Thus Gibeon, Gibeah, Geba, or Gaba, all signify hill. Ramah signifies high place, and Mizpeh, watch tower, which of necessity must be situated on an eminence. Only by narrow passes along deep torrent beds could access be obtained to this mountainous region. Thus it was that the otherwise inexplicable resistance to all Israel in arms, recorded in <a href="/judges/20.htm">Judges 20, 21</a>, was maintained. In a country like this the skill of the Benjamites with the sling (<a href="/judges/20-16.htm">Judges 20:16</a>) and the bow (<a href="/2_samuel/1-22.htm">2 Samuel 1:22</a>) could be used with terrible effect upon foes powerless to come to a hand-to-hand conflict. To Dean Stanley's vivid description of the physical geography of the country the student is referred for a detailed account. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/18-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Zelah וְצֵלַ֡ע (wə·ṣê·la‘) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6762.htm">Strong's 6762: </a> Zela -- a place in Benjamin Haeleph, הָאֶ֜לֶף (hā·’e·lep̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_507.htm">Strong's 507: </a> Haeleph -- a city in Benjamin Jebus וְהַיְבוּסִ֨י (wə·hay·ḇū·sî) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> Jebusite -- inhabitant of Jebus (that is, הִ֤יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Jerusalem), יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Gibeah, גִּבְעַ֣ת (giḇ·‘aṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1394.htm">Strong's 1394: </a> Gibeath and Kiriath-jearim— קִרְיַ֔ת (qir·yaṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7157.htm">Strong's 7157: </a> Kiriath-jearim -- 'city of forests', a city given to Judah, then to Benjamin fourteen אַרְבַּֽע־ (’ar·ba‘-) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> Four cities, עָרִ֥ים (‘ā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement along with their villages. וְחַצְרֵיהֶ֑ן (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> A yard, a hamlet This זֹ֛את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, was the inheritance נַֽחֲלַ֥ת (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 clans לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃ (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of the tribe בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Benjamin. בִנְיָמִ֖ן (ḇin·yā·min) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/18-28.htm">OT History: Joshua 18:28 Zelah Eleph the Jebusite the same (Josh. 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