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thirteen cities and their villages:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen: thirteen cities and their villages;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Beth-lebaoth and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Beth-lebaoth and Sharuhen, thirteen cities with their villages;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Beth-lebaoth and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Beth-lebaoth and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities, with their settlements;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—13 cities, with their villages; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen: thirteen cities, along with the towns around them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen, for a total of thirteen towns and villages. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen?thirteen cities, along with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen--a total of thirteen cities and their towns,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Beth-lebaoth, and Sheruhen; thirteen cities and their villages:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Beth-Lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Beth-Lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Beth-Lehaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their enclosures:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Bethlebaoth and Sarohen: thirteen cities, and their villages. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen: thirteen cities, and their villages;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen towns with their villages;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Beth-lebaoth, and Sharwenan; fourteen cities and their villages;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Bayth Lebuth and Sherwaynan fourteen cities and their fields<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Batharoth, and their fields, thirteen cities, and their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/19-6.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=4820" 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">5</span>Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah, <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1034.htm" title="1034: ū·ḇêṯFrom bayith and the plural of labiy'; house of lionesses; Beth-Lebaoth, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1034.htm" title="1034: lə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and the plural of labiy'; house of lionesses; Beth-Lebaoth, a place in Palestine.">Beth-lebaoth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8287.htm" title="8287: wə·šā·rū·ḥen (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Simeon. Probably from sharah (compare shre') and chen; abode of pleasure; Sharuchen, a place in Palestine.">and Sharuhen—</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lōš- (Number-fsc) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">thirteen</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> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities, along with their villages,…<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/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31</a></span><br />Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.<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/34-2.htm">Numbers 34:2-5</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/33-24.htm">Deuteronomy 33:24</a></span><br />And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-31.htm">Judges 1:31</a></span><br />Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob.<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="/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="/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 4:13-15</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/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36</a></span><br />There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,<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="/revelation/7-6.htm">Revelation 7:6</a></span><br />from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-8.htm">Mark 3:8</a></span><br />Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages:</p><p class="hdg">Beth-lebaoth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-32.htm">Joshua 15:32</a></b></br> And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities <i>are</i> twenty and nine, with their villages:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/18-28.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/18-24.htm">Hamlets</a> <a href="/joshua/15-32.htm">Lebaoth</a> <a href="/joshua/18-28.htm">Places</a> <a href="/numbers/29-14.htm">Thirteen</a> <a href="/joshua/18-28.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/joshua/18-28.htm">Unwalled</a> <a href="/joshua/18-28.htm">Villages</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/19-21.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-7.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/19-7.htm">Hamlets</a> <a href="/joshua/15-32.htm">Lebaoth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-7.htm">Places</a> <a href="/joshua/21-4.htm">Thirteen</a> <a href="/joshua/19-7.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/joshua/19-7.htm">Unwalled</a> <a href="/joshua/19-7.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>Beth-lebaoth</b><br>Beth-lebaoth, meaning "house of lions," is a town located in the southern part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Simeon. This area was within the larger region of Judah, as Simeon's inheritance was within Judah's portion (<a href="/joshua/19.htm">Joshua 19:1</a>). The name suggests a place of strength or protection, possibly indicating a fortified settlement. The town's mention alongside others in the Negev region highlights its role in the pastoral and agricultural life of ancient Israel. The Negev was known for its arid climate, requiring inhabitants to adapt to challenging living conditions, which may have influenced the town's development and significance.<p><b>and Sharuhen</b><br>Sharuhen is another town in the southern part of the Simeonite territory. It is historically significant as it was a site of Egyptian military campaigns during the period of the New Kingdom. The town's strategic location made it a key point of control in the region. Archaeological evidence suggests that Sharuhen was a fortified city, which aligns with its historical role as a military stronghold. The mention of Sharuhen in the biblical text underscores the importance of controlling key locations for the security and stability of the Israelite tribes.<p><b>thirteen cities</b><br>The reference to "thirteen cities" indicates the number of towns included in the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon. This enumeration reflects the detailed record-keeping and organization of the tribal allotments in the Book of Joshua. The specific number of cities highlights the completeness of the inheritance and the fulfillment of God's promise to the tribes of Israel. It also emphasizes the importance of land distribution in establishing the identity and autonomy of each tribe within the nation of Israel.<p><b>along with their villages</b><br>The inclusion of "their villages" suggests that the cities were not isolated but were surrounded by smaller settlements that supported the main urban centers. This reflects the typical structure of ancient Near Eastern societies, where cities served as administrative and economic hubs, while villages provided agricultural support. The mention of villages indicates the interconnectedness of urban and rural life in ancient Israel, with each playing a vital role in the community's overall functioning. This structure also points to the fulfillment of God's promise to provide for His people, ensuring they had both cities and surrounding lands for sustenance and growth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth-lebaoth.htm">Beth-lebaoth</a></b><br>A town in the territory allotted to the tribe of Simeon. The name means "house of lions," indicating strength or a place of refuge.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sharuhen.htm">Sharuhen</a></b><br>Another town within the Simeonite inheritance. Historically, it was a significant location during the conquest of Canaan and is mentioned in Egyptian records as a place of resistance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/thirteen_cities.htm">Thirteen Cities</a></b><br>This refers to the total number of cities, including Beth-lebaoth and Sharuhen, that were given to the tribe of Simeon as part of their inheritance in the Promised Land.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_simeon.htm">Tribe of Simeon</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah. Their inheritance was within the territory of Judah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance.htm">Inheritance</a></b><br>The division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God through Moses and executed by Joshua.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment</a></b><br>The allocation of land to the tribe of Simeon demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_names_and_places.htm">Significance of Names and Places</a></b><br>Understanding the meaning of names like Beth-lebaoth ("house of lions") can provide deeper insight into the spiritual and historical significance of these locations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_interdependence.htm">Unity and Interdependence</a></b><br>Simeon's inheritance within Judah's territory highlights the unity and interdependence among the tribes of Israel, reminding us of the importance of community and cooperation within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_spiritual_lessons.htm">Historical Context and Spiritual Lessons</a></b><br>The historical context of places like Sharuhen can teach us about perseverance and faithfulness in the face of opposition, applicable to our spiritual battles today.<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/what_happened_to_ancient_giants.htm">Where is Mount Tabor mentioned 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/why_allow_a_'blood_avenger'_for_accidents.htm">Deuteronomy 19:6: Why would God allow a 'blood avenger' to pursue someone innocent of intentional murder, and where is this justice in historical context?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_jericho_mentioned_in_joshua_16_1.htm">How can Jericho be mentioned again (Joshua 16:1) if Joshua 6 supposedly left the city in total ruins?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/19-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Beth-lebaoth,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבָא֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1034.htm">Strong's 1034: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-lebaoth -- perhaps 'place of lionesses', a place in Simeon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Sharuhen—</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָֽׁרוּחֶ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·rū·ḥen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8287.htm">Strong's 8287: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sharuhen -- a city in Simeon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thirteen</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lōš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cities,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">along with their villages.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/19-6.htm">Joshua 19:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/19-6.htm">Joshua 19:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/19-6.htm">Joshua 19:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/19-6.htm">Joshua 19:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/19-6.htm">Joshua 19:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/19-6.htm">Joshua 19:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/19-6.htm">Joshua 19:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/19-6.htm">Joshua 19:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/19-6.htm">Joshua 19:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/19-6.htm">Joshua 19:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/19-6.htm">OT History: Joshua 19:6 Beth Lebaoth and Sharuhen (Josh. 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