Joshua 19

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 19 of 24

1 And the second lot came forth to Simeon, for the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families. And their inheritance was inside the inheritance of the sons of Judah.

2 And they had for their inheritance, Beer-sheba, and Sheba, and Moladah,

3 and Hazar-shual, and Balah, and Azem,

4 and Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,

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Chapter Summary

The lot of Simeon, 10 of Zebulun, 17 of Issachar, 24 of Asher, 32 of Naphtali, 40 of Dan. 49 The sons of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua.

Key Hebrew Words

נִחֲל֣וּ get as a possession H5157 · TWOT 1342
נַֽחֲלָתָ֔ possession H5159 · TWOT 1342a
קֵ֚דְמָ front H6924 · TWOT 1988a
שֶׁ֥בַע Beer-shebah H884 · TWOT 194c
עָרִ֥ים excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a

People & Context

The Lot for the Tribe of Simeon

The lot for Simeon is drawn. Because Judah's portion is too large for them, Simeon's inheritance is placed inside Judah's territory.

The Lot for the Tribe of Zebulun

The third lot comes up for Zebulun, defining their borders and listing twelve cities and their villages.

The Lot for the Tribe of Issachar

The fourth lot is drawn for Issachar, defining their border reaching to Tabor and listing sixteen cities.

Timeline

The Lot for the Tribe of Simeon

The lot for Simeon is drawn. Because Judah's portion is too large for them, Simeon's inheritance is placed inside Judah's territory.

Joshua 19:1-9
The Lot for the Tribe of Zebulun

The third lot comes up for Zebulun, defining their borders and listing twelve cities and their villages.

Joshua 19:10-16
The Lot for the Tribe of Issachar

The fourth lot is drawn for Issachar, defining their border reaching to Tabor and listing sixteen cities.

Joshua 19:17-23

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