Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jehud, Bene Berak, Gath Rimmon, New Living Translation Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, English Standard Version Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, Berean Standard Bible Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, Berean Literal Bible and Jehud, and Bene-berak, and Gath-rimmon, King James Bible And Jehud, and Beneberak, and Gathrimmon, New King James Version Jehud, Bene Berak, Gath Rimmon, New American Standard Bible Jehud, Bene-berak, and Gath-rimmon, NASB 1995 and Jehud and Bene-berak and Gath-rimmon, NASB 1977 and Jehud and Bene-berak and Gath-rimmon, Legacy Standard Bible and Jehud and Bene-berak and Gath-rimmon, Amplified Bible and Jehud and Bene-berak and Gath-rimmon, Berean Annotated Bible Jehud (beauty), Bene-berak (sons of lightning), Gath-rimmon (winepress of the pomegranate), Christian Standard Bible Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, Holman Christian Standard Bible Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, American Standard Version and Jehud, and Bene-berak, and Gath-rimmon, English Revised Version and Jehud, and Bene-berak, and Gath-rimmon; GOD'S WORD® Translation Jehud, Bene Berak, Gath Rimmon, Good News Translation Jehud, Beneberak, Gathrimmon, International Standard Version Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, NET Bible Jehud, Bene Berak, Gath Rimmon, New Heart English Bible and Jehud, and Azzur, and Bene Berak, and Gath Rimmon, Webster's Bible Translation And Jehud, and Bene-berak, and Gath-rimmon, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleJehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, World English Bible Jehud, Bene Berak, Gath Rimmon, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Jehud, and Bene-Barak, and Gath-Rimmon, Berean Literal Bible and Jehud, and Bene-berak, and Gath-rimmon, Young's Literal Translation and Jehud, and Bene-Barak, and Gath-Rimmon, Smith's Literal Translation And Jehud and the Sons of Lightning, and the Press of the Pomegranate, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jud and Bane and Barach and Gethremmon : Catholic Public Domain Version and Jehud, and Bene and Berak, and Gath-Rimmon, New American Bible Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, New Revised Standard Version Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJehudith, Beldabak, Gath-rimmon, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yehudith and Beldbaak and Gethremun OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Jehud, and Bene-berak, and Gath-rimmon; Brenton Septuagint Translation and Azor, and Banaebacat, and Gethremmon. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Dan's Inheritance…44Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath, 45Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, 46Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, including the territory across from Joppa.… Cross References Jehud, Judges 1:34-35 The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain. / And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor. Judges 18:1-2 In those days there was no king in Israel, and the tribe of the Danites was looking for territory to occupy. For up to that time they had not come into an inheritance among the tribes of Israel. / So the Danites sent out five men from their clans, men of valor from Zorah and Eshtaol, to spy out the land and explore it. “Go and explore the land,” they told them. The men entered the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah, where they spent the night. Revelation 7:5-8 From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, / from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000, … Bene-berak, 1 Chronicles 8:12-13 The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages), / and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath). Nehemiah 11:34-35 Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, / Lod, and Ono; and in the Valley of the Craftsmen. Ezekiel 48:1-2 “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. Gath-rimmon, Joshua 21:24-25 Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. / And from the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Taanach and Gath-rimmon—two cities, together with their pasturelands. 1 Chronicles 6:69 Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon, together with their pasturelands. Judges 18:7-10 So the five men departed and came to Laish, where they saw that the people were living securely, like the Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. And they were far away from the Sidonians and had no alliance with anyone. / When the men returned to Zorah and Eshtaol, their brothers asked them, “What did you find?” / They answered, “Come on, let us go up against them, for we have seen the land, and it is very good. Why would you fail to act? Do not hesitate to go there and take possession of the land! … Joshua 21:32 And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Hammoth-dor, and Kartan—three cities, together with their pasturelands. 1 Chronicles 6:76 And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands. Judges 1:27 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. 1 Kings 4:9-10 Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; / Ben-hesed in Arubboth (Socoh and all the land of Hepher belonged to him); 1 Samuel 7:16 Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. 2 Samuel 24:6 Then they went to Gilead and the land of Tahtim-hodshi, and on to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon. 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. Treasury of Scripture And Jehud, and Beneberak, and Gathrimmon, Gath-rimmon Joshua 21:24 Aijalon with her suburbs, Gathrimmon with her suburbs; four cities. Jump to Previous Bene RimmonJump to Next Bene RimmonJoshua 19 1. The lot of Simeon10. of Zebulun 17. of Issachar 24. of Asher 32. of Naphtali 40. of Dan 49. The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua Jehud Jehud is a town mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Dan. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to have been situated in the lowland region of the Shephelah, an area known for its fertile land and strategic importance. The name Jehud may be related to the Hebrew word for "praise" or "thanksgiving," reflecting the cultural and religious practices of the Israelites. This town's inclusion in the territory of Dan highlights the tribe's initial settlement before their eventual migration northward due to pressure from the Philistines. Bene-berak Gath-rimmon Persons / Places / Events 1. JehudA town allocated to the tribe of Dan. Its exact location is not definitively known today, but it was part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Dan in the Promised Land. 2. Bene-berak Another town within the territory of Dan. The name means "sons of lightning," which may indicate a place known for its energy or activity. 3. Gath-rimmon A Levitical city given to the Kohathite Levites, also within the territory of Dan. The name means "winepress of the pomegranate," suggesting a place of agricultural abundance. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, including Dan, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives. The Importance of Spiritual Inheritance Just as the Levites were given specific cities, Christians have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. Understanding and valuing this inheritance is crucial for living a life that honors God. Challenges in Possessing God's Promises The tribe of Dan faced difficulties in fully possessing their land. This serves as a reminder that believers may encounter challenges in realizing God's promises, but perseverance and faith are key. Community and Provision for Spiritual Leaders The allocation of cities to the Levites underscores the importance of supporting those who lead and teach in the faith community. Believers are called to provide for and honor their spiritual leaders. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 19:45?2. How does Joshua 19:45 reflect God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's provision from the cities listed in Joshua 19:45? 4. How does Joshua 19:45 connect to God's covenant with Israel in Genesis 12:7? 5. How can we apply the concept of divine inheritance in our daily lives? 6. What does Joshua 19:45 teach about trusting God's plan for our future? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 19:45 in the division of the Promised Land? 8. How does Joshua 19:45 reflect God's faithfulness to Israel? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in Joshua 19:45? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19? 11. Deuteronomy 19:6: Why would God allow a 'blood avenger' to pursue someone innocent of intentional murder, and where is this justice in historical context? 12. How does Joshua 7:1 justify blaming the entire nation for one person's wrongdoing? 13. Why does Joshua 7:11 emphasize collective guilt when only Achan committed the offense? 14. Why does Joshua 21:45 assert that every divine promise was fulfilled, when other passages suggest lingering Canaanite presence? What Does Joshua 19:45 Mean Jehud“Jehud” (Joshua 19:45) • God records this Danite town to show that every inch of Israel’s inheritance mattered. Just as Joshua 19:40–48 details Dan’s whole territory, the name “Jehud” reminds us that the Lord’s promises reach down to the smallest village. • The listing sits between Timnah and Bene-berak (v. 44-45), anchoring Jehud in a real, coastal landscape southwest of today’s Tel Aviv. This concreteness underlines that Scripture is both spiritual and historical fact (cf. Joshua 21:43-45). • Jehud’s placement on the Philistine frontier foreshadows the tribe of Dan’s struggles for space (Judges 18:1), yet also God’s call to occupy what He already granted (Numbers 33:53). Bene-berak “Bene-berak” (Joshua 19:45) • Literally “sons of lightning,” the town lay near the Yarkon River, fertile and strategic. Its inclusion assures Dan of agricultural abundance, fulfilling Deuteronomy 8:7-10. • When Solomon later organized his districts, the region around Bene-berak supplied provisions for the royal court (1 Kings 4:9-10), showing that what God assigns today can bless others tomorrow. • Dan often hesitated to secure its inheritance (Judges 1:34), but Bene-berak stands as proof that the Lord had already drawn clear boundaries, inviting obedience (Joshua 13:1-6). Gath-rimmon “Gath-rimmon” (Joshua 19:45) • This city was also given to the Kohathite Levites (Joshua 21:24; 1 Chronicles 6:69), placing worship leaders right in Dan’s midst. God weaves spiritual ministry into everyday territory. • The pairing of Danite farmers with Levitical servants echoes Numbers 18:20-24: every tribe needs both physical provision and priestly guidance. • “Gath” means winepress, hinting at fruitfulness; the Levites’ presence ensured that the people would remember the Giver of that fruit (Deuteronomy 26:1-11). summary Joshua 19:45 strings together three seemingly ordinary towns—Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon—to show that God’s promises are exact, rooted in real geography, and always tied to worship. He names places so His people know exactly what belongs to them, so they can trust His faithfulness, and so they can live out their calling in the land with gratitude and obedience. Verse 45. - Gathrimmon. Also a Levitical city (see Joshua 21:24; 1 Chronicles 6:69). Mejarkon. The waters of the Jarkon.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Jehud,וִיהֻ֥ד (wî·huḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3055: Jehud -- a place in Dan Bene-berak, בְרַ֖ק (ḇə·raq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1139: Bene-berak -- 'sons of lightning', a city in Dan Gath-rimmon, רִמּֽוֹן׃ (rim·mō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1667: Gath-rimmon -- 'wine press of a pomegranate', two places in Palestine Links Joshua 19:45 NIVJoshua 19:45 NLT Joshua 19:45 ESV Joshua 19:45 NASB Joshua 19:45 KJV Joshua 19:45 BibleApps.com Joshua 19:45 Biblia Paralela Joshua 19:45 Chinese Bible Joshua 19:45 French Bible Joshua 19:45 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 19:45 Jehud Bene Berak Gath Rimmon (Josh. Jos) |



