Joshua 18:28
New International Version
Zelah, Haeleph, the Jebusite city (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah and Kiriath—fourteen towns and their villages. This was the inheritance of Benjamin for its clans.

New Living Translation
Zela, Haeleph, the Jebusite town (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen towns with their surrounding villages. This was the homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.

English Standard Version
Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the people of Benjamin according to its clans.

Berean Standard Bible
Zelah, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.

Berean Literal Bible
Zelah, and Haeleph, and Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen cities, and their villages. This was the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin by their clans.

King James Bible
And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, which is Jerusalem, Gibeath, and Kirjath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.

New King James Version
Zelah, Eleph, Jebus (which is Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kirjath: fourteen cities with their villages. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.

New American Standard Bible
Zelah, Haeleph, the Jebusite city (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families.

NASB 1995
and Zelah, Haeleph and the Jebusite (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families.

NASB 1977
and Zelah, Haeleph and the Jebusite (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Zelah, Haeleph and the Jebusite (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families.

Amplified Bible
and Zelah, Haeleph and the Jebusite (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of [the tribe of] the sons of Benjamin according to their families (clans).

Berean Annotated Bible
Zelah (a rib), Haeleph (thousand), Jebus [the Jebusite] (that is, Jerusalem (city of peace)), Gibeah \Gibeath/, and Kiriath-jearim [Kiriath] fourteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin (son of the right hand).

Christian Standard Bible
Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath —fourteen cities, with their settlements. This was the inheritance for Benjamin’s descendants by their clans.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath—14 cities, with their villages. This was the inheritance for Benjamin’s descendants by their clans.

American Standard Version
and Zelah, Eleph, and the Jebusite (the same is Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.

English Revised Version
and Zelah, Eleph, and the Jebusite (the same is Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Zela, Eleph, Jebus (now called Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kiriath. This is Benjamin's inheritance for its families.

Good News Translation
Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (or Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath Jearim: fourteen cities, along with the towns around them. This is the land which the families of the tribe of Benjamin received as their possession.

International Standard Version
Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (also known as Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim, for a total of fourteen towns and villages. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Benjamin according to their families.

NET Bible
Zelah, Haeleph, the Jebusite city (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath--a total of fourteen cities and their towns. This was the land assigned to the tribe of Benjamin by its clans.

New Heart English Bible
and Zelah, Haeleph, and Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), and Gibeath, and Kiriath Jearim; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the people of Benjamin according to their families.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, (which is Jerusalem) Gibeath, and Kirjath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Zelah, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.

World English Bible
Zelah, Eleph, the Jebusite (also called Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi (it [is] Jerusalem), Gibeath, Kirjath; fourteen cities and their villages. This [is] the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin, for their families.

Berean Literal Bible
Zelah, and Haeleph, and Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen cities, and their villages. This was the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin by their clans.

Young's Literal Translation
and Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi (it is Jerusalem), Gibeath, Kirjath: fourteen cities and their villages. This is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin, for their families.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, (this is Jerusalem) Gibeah city; fourteen cities and their enclosures. This the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Sela, Eleph and Jebus, which is Jerusalem, Gabaath and Cariath: fourteen cities, and their villages. This is the possession of the children of Benjamin by their families.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Zela, Haeleph, and Jebus, which is Jerusalem, Gibeah and Kiriath: fourteen cities, and their villages. This is the possession of the sons of Benjamin, according to their families.

New American Bible
Zela, Haeleph, the Jebusite city (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath; fourteen cities and their villages. This was the heritage of the clans of Benjaminites.

New Revised Standard Version
Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah and Kiriath-jearim —fourteen towns with their villages. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Benjamin according to its families.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Zelah, Geberah, and Jebusi, that is, Jerusalem, Gibeath, and Koriathaim; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Tsala and Gebira and Yebus, which is Jerusalem, and Gebath and Quryathim fourteen cities and their fields. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Benjamin for their families
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Zela, Eleph, and the Jebusite--the same is Jerusalem, Gibeath, and Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Jebus (this is Jerusalem); and Gabaoth, Jarim, thirteen cities, and their villages; this is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Benjamin's Inheritance
27Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah, 28Zelah, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim— fourteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.

Cross References
Zelah,

2 Samuel 21:14
And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land.

1 Samuel 31:11-13
When the people of Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul, / all their men of valor set out, journeyed all night, and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth-shan. When they arrived at Jabesh, they burned the bodies there. / Then they took their bones and buried them under the tamarisk tree in Jabesh, and they fasted seven days.
Haeleph,

Numbers 26:38-41
These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, / the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. / And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman. …

1 Samuel 9:1-2
Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.
Jebus (that is, Jerusalem),

Judges 1:21
The Benjamites, however, failed to drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the Benjamites.

2 Samuel 5:6-9
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). / On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” …

1 Chronicles 11:4-5
Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. / The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
Gibeah,

Judges 19:12-30
But his master replied, “We will not turn aside to the city of foreigners, where there are no Israelites. We will go on to Gibeah.” / He continued, “Come, let us try to reach one of these towns to spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.” / So they continued on their journey, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin. …

1 Samuel 10:26
Saul also went to his home in Gibeah, and the men of valor whose hearts God had touched went with him.

Hosea 10:9
Since the days of Gibeah you have sinned, O Israel, and there you have remained. Did not the battle in Gibeah overtake the sons of iniquity?
and Kiriath-jearim—

1 Samuel 7:1-2
Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD. / And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mournfully sought the LORD.

2 Samuel 6:2-3
And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. / They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart,

1 Chronicles 13:5-6
So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. / David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name.
fourteen cities, along with their villages.

Joshua 15:21-32
These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, …

1 Chronicles 4:32-33
And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns— / and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record:
This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.

Ezekiel 48:23-28
As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. …


Treasury of Scripture

And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, which is Jerusalem, Gibeath, and Kirjath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.

Zelah

2 Samuel 21:14
And the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son buried they in the country of Benjamin in Zelah, in the sepulchre of Kish his father: and they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God was intreated for the land.

Jebusi

Joshua 18:16
And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lieth before the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in the valley of the giants on the north, and descended to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on the south, and descended to Enrogel,

Joshua 15:8,63
And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the valley of the giants northward: …

2 Samuel 5:8
And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind, that are hated of David's soul, he shall be chief and captain. Wherefore they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.

Gibeath

Judges 19:12-15
And his master said unto him, We will not turn aside hither into the city of a stranger, that is not of the children of Israel; we will pass over to Gibeah…

Judges 20:4,5
And the Levite, the husband of the woman that was slain, answered and said, I came into Gibeah that belongeth to Benjamin, I and my concubine, to lodge…

1 Samuel 10:26
And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.

Gibeah

Numbers 26:54
To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him.

Numbers 33:54
And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families: and to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man's inheritance shall be in the place where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit.

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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












Zelah
Zelah is a town in the territory of Benjamin. It is mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:14 as the burial place of Saul and Jonathan, indicating its significance in Israel's history. The exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to be near modern-day Jerusalem. This town's inclusion in Benjamin's inheritance highlights the tribe's connection to Israel's first king, Saul.

Haeleph
Haeleph is a lesser-known location, with limited biblical references. Its mention here underscores the comprehensive nature of the land allotment to Benjamin. The precise location remains unidentified, but it is part of the detailed territorial boundaries that emphasize the fulfillment of God's promise to the tribes of Israel.

Jebus (that is, Jerusalem)
Jebus, later known as Jerusalem, was originally a Jebusite city. It became a central city in Israel's history, eventually serving as the capital under King David. The mention of Jebus in Benjamin's territory reflects the city's importance and foreshadows its future significance as the spiritual and political center of Israel. Jerusalem is also a type of Christ, representing the ultimate dwelling place of God with His people.

Gibeah
Gibeah is notable as the hometown of King Saul (1 Samuel 10:26). It played a significant role in the narrative of the Benjamite civil war in Judges 19-21. The city's inclusion in Benjamin's inheritance highlights the tribe's complex history, marked by both leadership and internal conflict.

Kiriath-jearim
Kiriath-jearim is known for housing the Ark of the Covenant for a time (1 Samuel 7:1-2). Its location on the border of Benjamin and Judah signifies its strategic importance. The city's role in the Ark's journey underscores the theme of God's presence and guidance among His people.

fourteen cities, along with their villages
The enumeration of cities and villages illustrates the detailed and organized distribution of land among the tribes. This reflects God's faithfulness in providing for His people and the importance of each tribe's unique inheritance. The specific number of cities emphasizes the completeness of the allotment.

This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin
The inheritance of Benjamin is a testament to God's covenant with Israel, fulfilling His promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Benjamin's territory, strategically located between Judah and the northern tribes, played a crucial role in Israel's history. The tribe's inheritance also points to the unity and diversity within the nation, as each tribe received its portion according to God's plan.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Zelah
A city within the territory of Benjamin, mentioned in the context of the tribe's inheritance.

2. Haeleph
Another city in Benjamin's territory, though not much is known about it.

3. Jebus (Jerusalem)
Originally a Jebusite city, it later became the capital of Israel under King David.

4. Gibeah
Known for its association with King Saul, Israel's first king, and the infamous incident in Judges 19-21.

5. Kiriath
A city included in the inheritance of Benjamin, though specific details are sparse.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Inheritance
The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, including Benjamin, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Significance of Jerusalem
As the city of peace and God's chosen dwelling place, Jerusalem holds a central role in biblical prophecy and eschatology. Believers are called to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and recognize its spiritual significance.

Lessons from Gibeah
The account of Gibeah serves as a warning against moral decay and the consequences of turning away from God's laws. It underscores the need for godly leadership and personal integrity.

Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ
Just as the tribe of Benjamin had a unique role within the nation of Israel, each believer has a unique role within the body of Christ. We are called to work together in unity, respecting the diversity of gifts and callings.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 18:28?

2. What significance does "Jebus (that is, Jerusalem)" hold in biblical and modern contexts?

3. How does Joshua 18:28 relate to God's promises to the Israelites?

4. Why is the inheritance of Benjamin's tribe important for understanding Israel's tribal divisions?

5. How can we apply the concept of inheritance in Joshua 18:28 to our faith?

6. What lessons from Joshua 18:28 can guide us in community and church leadership?

7. What is the significance of the city of Jebus in Joshua 18:28?

8. How does Joshua 18:28 reflect the historical accuracy of biblical land allocations?

9. Why is the inclusion of Jebus important in understanding Israelite history?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 18?

11. What is Gibeah's significance in the Bible?

12. What is Gibeah's significance in the Bible?

13. Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63)

14. How does the swift, seemingly unopposed conquest of Laish in Judges 18:27-29 align with other biblical accounts or historical records of territorial conflicts?
What Does Joshua 18:28 Mean
Zelah

• A modest town on the eastern slopes of Benjamin’s hills, remembered primarily as the family burial place of King Saul (2 Samuel 21:14).

• By naming Zelah here, Joshua underlines God’s faithfulness to allot even the lesser-known sites, affirming that “not one word of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed” (Joshua 21:45).

• Saul’s remains later resting in Zelah connect Benjamin’s first king to his tribal homeland, showing how God weaves personal stories into covenant land promises.


Haeleph

• Sometimes rendered “Eleph,” it lies near the modern village of Lifta, just northwest of Jerusalem.

• Its placement on the southern border highlights Benjamin’s strategic position between the powerful tribes of Judah and Ephraim (Joshua 18:15-18).

• Every settlement, even one we know little about, reinforces the lesson of Acts 17:26—God “determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands,” guiding individual families right down to their village.


Jebus (that is, Jerusalem)

• At this stage Jebus remains a Jebusite stronghold (Judges 1:21). Benjamin holds the territory on paper, but the city itself will not be taken until David’s day (2 Samuel 5:6-7).

• The inclusion of Jerusalem in Benjamin’s lot shows God’s long-range plan: the future capital of united Israel is already earmarked, though still contested—mirroring how believers today hold promises not yet fully realized (Hebrews 11:13).

• Its dual identity—Jebus/Jerusalem—reminds us that God renames places and people for His purposes, as He did with Abram/Abraham (Genesis 17:5).


Gibeah

• Literally “hill,” Gibeah becomes infamous for the tragic events of Judges 19-21, yet later serves as King Saul’s hometown and military base (1 Samuel 10:26; 14:2).

• This contrast testifies to God’s power to redeem dark histories and raise leaders from flawed settings, echoing Romans 8:28.

• Positioned on a ridge commanding key north-south routes, Gibeah illustrates Benjamin’s role as a buffer tribe protecting the heartland of Israel.


Kiriath-jearim

• Meaning “City of Forests,” it borders Benjamin and Judah (Joshua 15:9). Though assigned to Judah, its proximity gives Benjamin access to it.

• The Ark of the Covenant rests here for twenty years after leaving Philistine territory (1 Samuel 7:1-2), making the site a spiritual waypoint before the Ark moves to Jerusalem.

• That history links Benjamin to the unfolding story of God’s presence among His people, preparing the way for the temple to come (1 Kings 8:1).


“Fourteen cities, along with their villages”

• The phrase assures every clan in Benjamin that God has provided adequate space for homes, herds, and harvests.

• It models orderly stewardship: land divided, boundaries respected, inheritance secured for future generations (Proverbs 22:28).

• The village mention reminds us God values the ordinary rhythms of daily life—fields, wells, family gatherings—as much as grand capitals.


This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin

• The word “inheritance” (Joshua 18:28) underlines grace: the land is a gift, not a conquest achieved by human merit (Deuteronomy 6:10-12).

• By detailing clan allotments, Scripture reinforces covenant identity—each family knows where it belongs, reflecting 1 Peter 2:9 where believers are called “a chosen people.”


summary

Joshua 18:28 highlights God’s meticulous provision for Benjamin. From obscure villages like Haeleph to future centers of worship and rule like Jerusalem, every locale testifies that the Lord fulfills His promises down to the last boundary line. The passage invites us to trust His sovereignty over our own “allotted territory,” confident that the same God who mapped Benjamin’s inheritance guides our lives with equal care and purpose.

Verse 28. - Gibeath. Almost certainly the same as "Gibeah of Saul" (1 Samuel 11:4). It was Saul's home (1 Samuel 10:26; 1 Samuel 13:2, 15, 16). It was near Saul's home, at the time his temporary refuge, that the Philistines encamped when Jonathan (1 Samuel 14.) made his daring attack on them. It was the scene of the terrible outrage recorded in Judges 19. Lieut. Conder has identified it with Jeba, not far from Miehmash, situated on one of the branches of the precipitous Wady Suwaynit. The situation explains the otherwise unintelligible narrative in 1 Samuel 13:14. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin. Dean Stanley ('Sinai and Palestine,' ch. 4.) reminds us how the very names suggest the "remarkable heights" which constitute the "table land" of which the inheritance of Benjamin consists. Thus Gibeon, Gibeah, Geba, or Gaba, all signify hill. Ramah signifies high place, and Mizpeh, watch tower, which of necessity must be situated on an eminence. Only by narrow passes along deep torrent beds could access be obtained to this mountainous region. Thus it was that the otherwise inexplicable resistance to all Israel in arms, recorded in Judges 20, 21, was maintained. In a country like this the skill of the Benjamites with the sling (Judges 20:16) and the bow (2 Samuel 1:22) could be used with terrible effect upon foes powerless to come to a hand-to-hand conflict. To Dean Stanley's vivid description of the physical geography of the country the student is referred for a detailed account.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Zelah
וְצֵלַ֡ע (wə·ṣê·la‘)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6762: Zela -- a place in Benjamin

Haeleph,
הָאֶ֜לֶף (hā·’e·lep̄)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 507: Haeleph -- a city in Benjamin

Jebus
וְהַיְבוּסִ֨י (wə·hay·ḇū·sî)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2983: Jebusite -- inhabitant of Jebus

(that is,
הִ֤יא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

Jerusalem),
יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

Gibeah,
גִּבְעַ֣ת (giḇ·‘aṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1394: Gibeath

and Kiriath-jearim—
קִרְיַ֔ת (qir·yaṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7157: Kiriath-jearim -- 'city of forests', a city given to Judah, then to Benjamin

fourteen
אַרְבַּֽע־ (’ar·ba‘-)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 702: Four

cities,
עָרִ֥ים (‘ā·rîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5892: Excitement

along with their villages.
וְחַצְרֵיהֶ֑ן (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

This
זֹ֛את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

was the inheritance
נַֽחֲלַ֥ת (na·ḥă·laṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

of the clans
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃ (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)
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
בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

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


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