Joshua 18:21
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,

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,

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,

Majority Standard Bible
These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: 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,

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 Version
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,

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 Bible
And 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 Bible
Now 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 1917
Now 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 ...
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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
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. ...

1 Chronicles 7:29
And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

1 Kings 4:7-19
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; ...

2 Samuel 2:8-9
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.

2 Samuel 5:5-7
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah. / 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).

2 Kings 17:24
Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its towns.

Jeremiah 31:9
They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”

Ezekiel 48:1-7
“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. ...

Matthew 1:1-2
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Luke 2:4
So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

John 4:5-6
So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. / Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour.

Acts 7:8
Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.


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:

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Joshua 18
1. The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh
2. 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














Now the cities
This phrase introduces the specific allotment of land to the tribe of Benjamin. The term "cities" in the Hebrew context often refers to fortified settlements or towns, which were central to the tribal identity and security. The allocation of cities signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites, providing them with a permanent home in the Promised Land. This reflects God's faithfulness and the importance of community and governance in the life of the Israelites.

of the tribe of Benjamin
The tribe of Benjamin holds a unique place among the tribes of Israel. Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and his descendants were known for their valor and strategic importance. The tribe's location between the powerful tribes of Judah and Ephraim made it a significant buffer and a center of political and religious activity. Historically, Benjamin's territory included Jerusalem, which later became the capital of Israel. This allocation underscores the tribe's future influence and the divine orchestration of Israel's settlement.

according to their clans
The division of land "according to their clans" highlights the importance of family and lineage in Israelite society. Each clan within the tribe of Benjamin received its portion, ensuring that the inheritance was distributed fairly and maintained within the family. This practice reflects the biblical principle of stewardship and the preservation of God's blessings across generations. It also emphasizes the communal aspect of Israelite life, where each clan contributed to the tribe's overall strength and identity.

were Jericho
Jericho is one of the most ancient and significant cities in biblical history. Known as the "City of Palms," it was the first city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. The miraculous fall of Jericho's walls (Joshua 6) demonstrated God's power and set the stage for the conquest of Canaan. Its inclusion in Benjamin's territory signifies a strategic and spiritual victory, reminding the Israelites of God's deliverance and the importance of obedience to His commands.

Beth-hoglah
Beth-hoglah, meaning "house of the partridge," is located near the Jordan River and the Dead Sea. Its mention in the tribal allotment underscores the diversity of the land given to Benjamin, ranging from fertile plains to arid regions. This diversity required the tribe to rely on God's provision and wisdom in managing their resources. Beth-hoglah's proximity to significant geographical landmarks also highlights the interconnectedness of the tribes and their shared heritage.

Emek-keziz
Emek-keziz, meaning "valley of the cut-off," is less well-known but holds its own significance. Valleys in biblical times were often places of agriculture and settlement, providing sustenance and shelter. The name "cut-off" could imply a place of separation or distinction, possibly indicating a unique role or characteristic within Benjamin's territory. This highlights the theme of divine purpose and the idea that every place and person has a role in God's plan, even if not immediately apparent.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These were
וְהָי֣וּ (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


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