Joshua 19:8
Joshua 19:8 in Multiple Translations
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.
And all the villages that were round about 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.
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.
And all the unwalled places round about these towns as far as Baalath-beer-ramah to the south. This is the heritage of the tribe of Simeon by their families.
as well as all the villages around these towns as far as Baalath-beer (or Ramah of the Negev). This was the land allotted to the tribe of Simeon, by families.
And all the villages that were round about these cities, vnto Baalathbeer, and Ramath Southward: this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.
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;
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.
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.
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,
They were also allotted some very small villages in an area that extended south to Baalath-Beer (which is also named Ramah, in the southern desert). That was the land allotted to the clans of the tribe of Simeon.
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Joshua 19:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כָל
הַֽ/חֲצֵרִ֗ים
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
סְבִיבוֹת֙
הֶֽ/עָרִ֣ים
הָ/אֵ֔לֶּה
עַד
בַּֽעֲלַ֥ת
בְּאֵ֖ר
רָ֣אמַת
נֶ֑גֶב
זֹ֗את
נַחֲלַ֛ת
מַטֵּ֥ה
בְנֵֽי
שִׁמְע֖וֹן
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽ/ם
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
הַֽ/חֲצֵרִ֗ים
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cp
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
סְבִיבוֹת֙
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cp
הֶֽ/עָרִ֣ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Art | N-fp
הָ/אֵ֔לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Art | Pron
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
בַּֽעֲלַ֥ת
Baʻălath Bᵉʼêr
H1192
Baalath-beer
N-proper
בְּאֵ֖ר
Baʻălath Bᵉʼêr
H1192
Baalath-beer
N-proper
רָ֣אמַת
Râmâh
H7414
Ramah
N-proper
נֶ֑גֶב
negeb
H5045
Negeb
N-ms
זֹ֗את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
נַחֲלַ֛ת
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
N-fs
מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
N-ms
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שִׁמְע֖וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
Shimeon
N-proper
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽ/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 19:8
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַֽ/חֲצֵרִ֗ים
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Art | N-cp
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
סְבִיבוֹת֙
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cp
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
הֶֽ/עָרִ֣ים
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Art | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
הָ/אֵ֔לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
בַּֽעֲלַ֥ת
Baʻălath Bᵉʼêr
H1192
"Baalath-beer"
N-proper
Baalath-beer was a town in southern Judah, also known as Ramath-negeb. The name means 'mistress of the well', indicating a connection to a local water source. The town was given to the tribe of Simeon as part of their inheritance.
Definition: § Baalath-beer = "mistress of the well" a town in the south part of Judah, given to Simeon, which also bore the name of 'Ramath-negeb'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Baalath-beer. See also: Joshua 19:8.
בְּאֵ֖ר
Baʻălath Bᵉʼêr
H1192
"Baalath-beer"
N-proper
Baalath-beer was a town in southern Judah, also known as Ramath-negeb. The name means 'mistress of the well', indicating a connection to a local water source. The town was given to the tribe of Simeon as part of their inheritance.
Definition: § Baalath-beer = "mistress of the well" a town in the south part of Judah, given to Simeon, which also bore the name of 'Ramath-negeb'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Baalath-beer. See also: Joshua 19:8.
רָ֣אמַת
Râmâh
H7414
"Ramah"
N-proper
Ramah, a city in Palestine, was a place of battle between Israel and Syria.
Definition: Ramah = "hill" a place of battle between Israel and Syria Another name of ra.mot gi.l.ad (רָמֹת "Ramoth" H7433)
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: Ramah. See also: Joshua 18:25; 1 Samuel 25:1; Isaiah 10:29.
נֶ֑גֶב
negeb
H5045
"Negeb"
N-ms
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
זֹ֗את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
נַחֲלַ֛ת
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
N-fs
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שִׁמְע֖וֹן
Shimʻôwn
H8095
"Shimeon"
N-proper
Shimeon, also known as Simeon, was the second son of Jacob and the progenitor of the tribe of Simeon. He is also the name of an Israelite who had a foreign wife during the time of Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Simeon or Shimeon = "heard" 1) the 2nd son of Jacob by his wife Leah and progenitor of the tribe of Simeon 2) an Israelite of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Simeon. See also: Genesis 29:33; Numbers 26:12; Ezekiel 48:33.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽ/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
Study Notes — Joshua 19:8
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- Joshua 19:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:8
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:8
Context — Simeon’s Inheritance
6Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities, along with their villages.
7Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities, along with their villages,
8and 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.
9The 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. 10The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 4:33 | and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record: |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 30:27 | He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; |
Joshua 19:8 Summary
This verse describes the boundaries of the land given to the tribe of Simeon, which was part of the larger division of the Promised Land among the Israelites. The city of Baalath-beer, also known as Ramah of the Negev, marked the edge of their territory. This shows us that God is concerned with every detail of our lives, just as He was with the Israelites' inheritance, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. As believers, we can trust that God has a plan for us, just as He did for the Israelites, and that He will provide for us, as promised in Philippians 4:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Baalath-beer, also known as Ramah of the Negev, in Joshua 19:8?
Baalath-beer, or Ramah of the Negev, is a city that marked the boundary of the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon, as seen in Joshua 19:8, and is also mentioned in 1 Samuel 30:27 as a place where David sent spoils of war to the elders of Judah.
Why did the Simeonites receive an inheritance within Judah's portion?
According to Joshua 19:9, the Simeonites received an inheritance within Judah's portion because the share for Judah's descendants was too large for them, as God had promised to give them the land, as stated in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 1:6.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Joshua?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the book of Joshua, which tells the story of the Israelites' conquest and division of the Promised Land, as God had promised to Abraham in Genesis 12:7 and Moses in Deuteronomy 1:8.
What can we learn from the way the Israelites divided their land?
The way the Israelites divided their land, as seen in Joshua 19:8 and other verses, teaches us about the importance of following God's instructions and trusting in His provision, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail in providing for His people?
- How does the concept of inheritance in this verse relate to our spiritual inheritance as believers, as described in Ephesians 1:11 and Colossians 1:12?
- What can we learn from the way the Simeonites received their inheritance, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
- How does this verse demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites, and what does this teach us about God's faithfulness?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:8
And all the villages that [were] round about these cities,.... Not only the suburbs adjoining to those cities which are mentioned before, but the several small distinct towns and villages, scattered
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:8
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.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:8
XIX. OF SIMEON (Joshua 19:1-9). (1) Their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah.—The southern part of the inheritance of Judah was given up to Simeon. (See Judges 1:3; Judges 1:17.) In this fact a prophecy was fulfilled; for the effect of the allotment was to separate Simeon from the tribes with whom he had been united in the journey through the wilderness (viz., Reuben and Gad), who had cast off Simeon, and united themselves with the half tribe of Manasseh instead. Being also separated from Levi, Simeon was still further isolated: with the result that in the final separation of Israel and Judah, after Solomon’s death, the tribe of Simeon, though adhering to the kingdom of the ten tribes (for the children of Simeon were counted strangers in Judah—2 Chronicles 15:9), was separated from the territory of that kingdom by the whole breadth of the kingdom of Judah. Thus were Jacob’s words brought to pass, which he spoke on his death-bed regarding Simeon and Levi: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.(2) Beer-sheba.—Bir-es-seba. Sheba (Shema). (7) Ain, Remmon.—Timm er-Rumâmîn.The rest of the cities of Simeon are not identified in Conder’s Biblical Gazetteer, with the exception of Sharuhen (Tell esh-Sherî’ah, north-west of Beer-sheba). (9) The part of the children of Judah was too much for them.—In Judges 1 we read that Judah invoked the assistance of Simeon to complete the conquest of his inheritance, and also assisted Simeon to conquer his. This fact illustrates the character of the conquest of Canaan by Joshua, and shows that when his work was done, something was still left for the individual tribes to do.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:8
Verse 8. Baalath-beer] The well of the mistresses. Probably so called from some superstitious or impure worship set up there.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:8
8. and all the villages that were round about] i.e. Simeon, not merely certain cities in the territory of Judah, but the whole country round the cities named, together with all the villages that were situated near them. to Baalath-beer] See above, ch. Joshua 15:24 or 29, = Baal in 1 Chronicles 4:33. Ramath of the south] Ramath, like Ramah and Ramoth, = a “height.” This Ramath of the Negeb, or the South, is thought to be another name for Baalath-beer, and has been by some identified with the present ruins of Kurnub, situated on the slope of a low range of hills about 20 miles south-east of Beer-sheba.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:8
8. All the villages — All the surrounding villages and country that were subject to the cities named.