Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The tribe of Benjamin, according to its clans, had the following towns: Jericho, Beth Hoglah, Emek Keziz, New Living Translation These were the towns given to the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, English Standard Version Now the cities of the tribe of the people of Benjamin according to their clans were Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, Berean Standard Bible These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, Berean Literal Bible And these were and the cities of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin by their clans: Jericho, and Beth-hoglah, and Emek-keziz, King James Bible Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, and Bethhoglah, and the valley of Keziz, New King James Version Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin, according to their families, were Jericho, Beth Hoglah, Emek Keziz, New American Standard Bible Now the cities of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, Beth-hoglah, and Emek-keziz, NASB 1995 Now the cities of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho and Beth-hoglah and Emek-keziz, NASB 1977 Now the cities of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho and Beth-hoglah and Emek-keziz, Legacy Standard Bible Now the cities of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho and Beth-hoglah and Emek-keziz, Amplified Bible Now the cities of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho and Beth-hoglah and Emek-keziz, Berean Annotated Bible These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin (son of the right hand): Jericho (city of palms), Beth-hoglah (house of the partridge), Emek-keziz (cut off), Christian Standard Bible These were the cities of the tribe of Benjamin’s descendants by their clans: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, Holman Christian Standard Bible These were the cities of the tribe of Benjamin’s descendants by their clans: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, American Standard Version Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, and Beth-hoglah, and Emek-keziz, English Revised Version Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, and Beth-hoglah, and Emek-keziz; GOD'S WORD® Translation These are the 12 cities with their villages that belong to the tribe of Benjamin for its families: Jericho, Beth Hoglah, Emek Keziz, Good News Translation The cities belonging to the families of the tribe of Benjamin were Jericho, Beth Hoglah, Emek Keziz, International Standard Version The towns belonging to the tribe of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, NET Bible These cities belonged to the tribe of Benjamin by its clans: Jericho, Beth Hoglah, Emek Keziz, New Heart English Bible Now the cities of the tribe of the people of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, and Beth Hoglah, and Emek Keziz, Webster's Bible Translation Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin, according to their families, were Jericho, and Beth-hoglah, and the valley of Keziz, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThese were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, World English Bible Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, Beth Hoglah, Emek Keziz, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the cities for the tribe of the sons of Benjamin, for their families, have been Jericho, and Beth-Hoglah, and the Valley of Keziz, Berean Literal Bible And these were and the cities of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin by their clans: Jericho, and Beth-hoglah, and Emek-keziz, Young's Literal Translation And the cities for the tribe of the sons of Benjamin, for their families, have been Jericho, and Beth-Hoglah, and the valley of Keziz, Smith's Literal Translation And the cities to the tribe of the sons of Benjamin according to their families, were Jericho, and the Partridge House, and the valley of Keziz, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd their cities were, Jericho and Bethhagla and Vale-Casis, Catholic Public Domain Version And their cities were: Jericho and Beth-hoglah and the Abrupt Valley, New American Bible Now the cities belonging to the tribe of the Benjaminites by their clans were: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, New Revised Standard Version Now the towns of the tribe of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Amak, and Keziz, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin for their families were Yerikho and Zebith and Khagla and Emaq and Qatsets OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, and Beth-hoglah, and Emek-keziz; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the cities of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, and Bethagaeo, and the Amecasis, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Benjamin's Inheritance…20On the east side the border was the Jordan. These were the borders around the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. 21These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, 22Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,… Cross References These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Joshua 21:17-18 And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba, / Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. Deuteronomy 33:12 Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and upon His shoulders he rests.” Genesis 49:27 Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.” Jericho, Joshua 6:20 So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it. Joshua 2:1 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. 2 Kings 2:19-22 Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Please note, our lord, that the city’s location is good, as you can see. But the water is bad and the land is unfruitful.” / “Bring me a new bowl,” he replied, “and put some salt in it.” So they brought it to him, / and Elisha went out to the spring, cast the salt into it, and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘I have healed this water. No longer will it cause death or unfruitfulness.’” … Beth-hoglah, Joshua 15:6 went up to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and went up to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben. Numbers 34:12 Then the border will go down along the Jordan and end at the Salt Sea. This will be your land, defined by its borders on all sides.” Ezekiel 47:18 On the east side the border will run between Hauran and Damascus, along the Jordan between Gilead and the land of Israel, to the Eastern Sea and as far as Tamar. This will be the eastern boundary. Emek-keziz, Joshua 15:7-8 Then the border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to Gilgal, which faces the Ascent of Adummim south of the ravine. It continued along the waters of En-shemesh and came out at En-rogel. / From there the border went up the Valley of Ben-hinnom along the southern slope of the Jebusites (that is, Jerusalem) and ascended to the top of the hill that faces the Valley of Hinnom on the west, at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim. 2 Samuel 5:18 Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. Joshua 7:26 And they heaped over Achan a large pile of rocks that remains to this day. So the LORD turned from His burning anger. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Achor to this day. Genesis 49:10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. Numbers 26:28-34 The descendants of Joseph included the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim. / These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead. / These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek, … Judges 1:27-28 At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land. / When Israel became stronger, they pressed the Canaanites into forced labor, but they never drove them out completely. 1 Chronicles 6:54-81 Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. … Treasury of Scripture Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, and Bethhoglah, and the valley of Keziz, Jericho Joshua 18:12 And their border on the north side was from Jordan; and the border went up to the side of Jericho on the north side, and went up through the mountains westward; and the goings out thereof were at the wilderness of Bethaven. Joshua 2:1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. Joshua 6:1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. Beth-hoglah Joshua 18:19 And the border passed along to the side of Bethhoglah northward: and the outgoings of the border were at the north bay of the salt sea at the south end of Jordan: this was the south coast. Joshua 15:6 And the border went up to Bethhogla, and passed along by the north of Betharabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben: Jump to Previous Benjamin Beth Bethhoglah Beth-Hoglah Children Cities Clan Emek Hoglah Jericho Order Towns Tribe ValleyJump to Next Benjamin Beth Bethhoglah Beth-Hoglah Children Cities Clan Emek Hoglah Jericho Order Towns Tribe ValleyJoshua 18 1. The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh2. The remainder of the land is described, and divided into seven parts 10. Joshua distributes it by lot 11. The lot and border of Benjamin 21. Their cities These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: The tribe of Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The allocation of land to the tribes was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land of Canaan. Benjamin's territory was strategically located between the powerful tribes of Judah and Ephraim, which often placed it at the center of Israel's political and military activities. The tribe of Benjamin played a significant role in Israel's history, producing notable figures such as King Saul and the Apostle Paul. Jericho: Beth-hoglah: Emek-keziz: Persons / Places / Events 1. JerichoAn ancient city known for its fortified walls, which fell after the Israelites marched around them for seven days as instructed by God. It was the first city conquered by the Israelites in the Promised Land. 2. Beth-hoglah A location near the Jordan River, associated with the boundary of the tribe of Benjamin. Its name means "house of the partridge" in Hebrew. 3. Emek-keziz A lesser-known location within the territory of Benjamin. The name means "valley of the cut-off" in Hebrew, indicating a geographical feature or historical event. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of PromisesThe allocation of land to the tribe of Benjamin is a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs. Believers can trust in God's promises in their own lives. The Importance of Obedience The account of Jericho highlights the importance of obedience to God's instructions, even when they seem unconventional. Christians are called to trust and obey God's Word. Community and Inheritance The division of land among the tribes emphasizes the importance of community and shared inheritance. Believers are part of a spiritual community with a shared inheritance in Christ. Historical and Spiritual Legacy The cities and locations mentioned serve as a reminder of the historical and spiritual legacy of God's people. Christians are encouraged to remember and learn from the past. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 18:21?2. How does Joshua 18:21 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's provision from the cities listed in Joshua 18:21? 4. How does Joshua 18:21 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15? 5. How can we apply the division of land in Joshua 18:21 to our lives? 6. What does Joshua 18:21 teach about the importance of community and shared inheritance? 7. What is the significance of the city of Jericho in Joshua 18:21? 8. How does Joshua 18:21 relate to the division of the Promised Land? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the existence of Jericho as mentioned in Joshua 18:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 18? 11. How can the total extermination of Ai's inhabitants (Joshua 8:24-25) be reconciled with a just and loving God? 12. How do we reconcile the mass killing commanded in this chapter with the Bible's teachings on mercy (Joshua 6:21)? 13. In Joshua 14:3-4, how does the Levites' lack of a territorial inheritance align with other biblical passages that mention Levitical cities and lands? 14. What does 'We will serve the Lord' mean? What Does Joshua 18:21 Mean Jericho“Jericho” is the first name in the list: • Joshua 18:21 begins: “These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho…”. • By placing Jericho here, Scripture confirms that the defeated and cursed city (Joshua 6:24–26; 1 Kings 16:34) really did lie inside Benjamin’s allotted borders. The record is factual, geographical, and covenantal. • God’s power over Jericho’s walls (Joshua 6:20) shows how He clears the way for His people to occupy what He has promised. • Though once in ruins, Jericho would later host the ministry of Elisha (2 Kings 2:15–22) and the compassion of Jesus (Luke 19:1–10; Mark 10:46–52). Benjamin’s inheritance therefore carries a testimony of both judgment and mercy, reminding us that the Lord can transform even the most broken places. Beth-hoglah Next: “…Beth-hoglah…” (Joshua 18:21). • Beth-hoglah was a village on the lower Jordan plain, also marking the border between Judah and Benjamin (Joshua 15:6; 18:19). • It served as a landmark when the Jordan was first crossed (Joshua 4:19). • The inclusion of a seemingly modest settlement shows God’s care for every clan and household. Nothing is incidental in His record. • Small though it was, Beth-hoglah stood where God’s promises literally touched down in the land. Its mention reminds us that ordinary places become holy ground when tied to covenant fulfillment (Genesis 28:16–17). Emek-keziz The verse continues: “…Emek-keziz,” (Joshua 18:21). • This “valley of Keziz” is otherwise unknown to us, yet its name was etched by the Spirit to certify that the territory was fully cataloged. • Lists like this echo Numbers 33:2 and Joshua 13:1-7, where God insists on detailing what He has given. Precision underscores reliability. • Even when archaeology has not yet pinpointed a location, believers can rest in the inerrant record: every valley and hill allotted to Benjamin was literally there, held in real space and time. • Emek-keziz represents the hidden portions of inheritance—areas we may overlook yet God fully sees (Psalm 139:15-16). summary Joshua 18:21 opens Benjamin’s city list with three names. Jericho proclaims God’s victory and grace; Beth-hoglah highlights His faithfulness in the everyday; Emek-keziz assures us that every promise is exact, even when unseen. Together they invite us to trust the Lord who keeps careful track of both the famous and the forgotten places He gives to His people. Hebrew These wereוְהָי֣וּ (wə·hā·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the cities הֶֽעָרִ֗ים (he·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement of the clans לְמִשְׁפְּחֽוֹתֵיהֶ֑ם (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·w·ṯê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of the tribe לְמַטֵּ֛ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Benjamin: בִנְיָמִ֖ן (ḇin·yā·min) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites Jericho, יְרִיח֥וֹ (yə·rî·ḥōw) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua Beth-hoglah, חָגְלָ֖ה (ḥā·ḡə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1031: Beth-hoglah -- 'place of partridge', a place in Benjamin Emek-keziz, קְצִֽיץ׃ (qə·ṣîṣ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7104: Emek-keziz -- a city in Benjamin Links Joshua 18:21 NIVJoshua 18:21 NLT Joshua 18:21 ESV Joshua 18:21 NASB Joshua 18:21 KJV Joshua 18:21 BibleApps.com Joshua 18:21 Biblia Paralela Joshua 18:21 Chinese Bible Joshua 18:21 French Bible Joshua 18:21 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 18:21 Now the cities of the tribe (Josh. 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