Joshua 19:8
New International Version
and all the villages around these towns as far as Baalath Beer (Ramah in the Negev). This was the inheritance of the tribe of the Simeonites, according to its clans.

New Living Translation
including all the surrounding villages as far south as Baalath-beer (also known as Ramah of the Negev). This was the homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Simeon.

English Standard Version
together with all the villages around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negeb. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Simeon according to their clans.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
and all the villages that were all around these cities as far as Baalath Beer, Ramah of the South. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.

New American Standard Bible
and all the villages which were around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.

NASB 1995
and all the villages which were around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.

NASB 1977
and all the villages which were around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.

Legacy Standard Bible
and all the villages which were around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.

Amplified Bible
and all the villages which were around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev (South country). This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.

Christian Standard Bible
and all the settlements surrounding these cities as far as Baalath-beer (Ramah in the south ). This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon’s descendants by their clans.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and all the villages surrounding these cities as far as Baalath-beer (Ramah of the south). This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon’s descendants by their clans.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Simeon's land also included all the other towns and villages as far south as Baalath-Beer, which is also called Ramah of the South.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All the villages around these cities as far as Baalath Beer and Ramath Negev were also included. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon for its families.

Good News Translation
This included all the towns around these cities as far as Baalath Beer (or Ramah), in the south. This was the land which the families of the tribe of Simeon received as their possession.

International Standard Version
Also included were all the surrounding villages as far as Baalath-beer, in Ramah of the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon, according to its families.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
as well as all the towns around these cities as far as Baalath Beer (Ramah of the Negev). This was the land assigned to the tribe of Simeon by its clans.

New Heart English Bible
and all the villages that were around these cities to Baalath Beer, Ramath Negev. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Simeon according to their families.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
also all the villages which [are] around these cities, to Ba‘alath-Beer, Ramoth of the south. This [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon, for their families;

Young's Literal Translation
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;

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the enclosures which surrounded these cities, even to Baalath-Beor, Ramath of the south. This the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
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,

Catholic Public Domain Version
all villages around these cities, as far as Baalath-beer, the high place facing the southern region. This is the inheritance of the sons of Simeon, according to their families,

New American Bible
besides all the villages around these cities as far as Baalath-beer (that is, Ramoth-negeb). This was the heritage of the tribe of the Simeonites by their clans.

New Revised Standard Version
together with all the villages all around these towns as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negeb. This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon according to its families.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the villages that were round about these cities as far as Labath, Beth-ramtha of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all the fields that were around these cities unto Labath Bayth Ramtha that in the south this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Shemon for their families
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalath-beer, as far as Ramah of the South. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
round about their cities as far as Balec as men go to Bameth southward: this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Symeon according to their families.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Simeon's Inheritance
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.…

Cross References
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 4:28-33
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...

Numbers 34:2-12
“Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, ...

Deuteronomy 3:12-17
So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

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. ...

Judges 1:18
And Judah also captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron—each with its territory.

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 24:7
They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.

Nehemiah 11:25-30
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

Matthew 4:13-16
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...

Luke 4:14-15
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Romans 15:8-12
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” ...

Hebrews 4:8
For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.


Treasury of Scripture

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.

Baalath-beer

1 Chronicles 4:33
And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.

Ramath

1 Samuel 30:27
To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,

ramoth

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Joshua 19
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10. of Zebulun
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32. of Naphtali
40. of Dan
49. The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua














together with all the villages
This phrase indicates the inclusion of smaller settlements or hamlets that were associated with the main cities. In ancient Israel, villages often supported the larger urban centers, providing agricultural produce and manpower. The Hebrew word for "villages" is "ḥaṣēr," which can also mean "courtyards" or "settlements," suggesting a community structure that was integral to the life and economy of the region. This reflects the communal and interconnected nature of the Israelite society, where even the smallest settlements were significant in the overall inheritance and functioning of the tribe.

surrounding these cities
The cities mentioned were central to the tribal inheritance, and the surrounding villages were part of the broader territorial claim. The Hebrew word "sāḇîḇ" means "around" or "encircling," indicating a geographical and perhaps a protective relationship between the cities and their villages. This arrangement highlights the strategic and practical considerations in the allocation of land, ensuring that the cities were supported and defended by their surrounding communities.

as far as Baalath-beer (Ramah of the Negev)
"Baalath-beer" and "Ramah of the Negev" are specific locations that define the extent of the territory. "Baalath-beer" means "Lady of the Well," suggesting a place of water, which was a precious resource in the arid Negev region. "Ramah" means "height" or "high place," indicating a location of strategic importance. The Negev was a semi-desert region, and its mention here underscores the diversity of the land allotted to Simeon, from fertile areas to more challenging terrains. This reflects God's provision and the need for the tribe to rely on Him for sustenance and protection in varied environments.

This was the inheritance
The term "inheritance" (Hebrew "naḥălâ") is significant in the biblical context, as it denotes a divinely ordained possession. The land was not merely a physical asset but a spiritual heritage, a fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs. It was a tangible sign of God's faithfulness and a call to the tribes to live in obedience and gratitude. The concept of inheritance also points to the future hope of believers, as it foreshadows the eternal inheritance promised to God's people.

of the clans of the tribe of Simeon
The tribe of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, received its portion within the territory of Judah, as described earlier in the chapter. This reflects the prophecy of Jacob in Genesis 49:7, where Simeon and Levi were to be scattered in Israel. The "clans" (Hebrew "mišpāḥôt") emphasize the familial and communal structure of the tribe, highlighting the importance of family units in the social and religious life of Israel. This allocation within Judah's territory also illustrates the unity and interdependence among the tribes, as they collectively formed the nation of Israel under God's covenant.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the villages
הַֽחֲצֵרִ֗ים (ha·ḥă·ṣê·rîm)
Article | Noun - common plural
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

surrounding
סְבִיבוֹת֙ (sə·ḇî·ḇō·wṯ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

these
הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh)
Article | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

cities
הֶֽעָרִ֣ים (he·‘ā·rîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5892: Excitement

as
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

far as Baalath-beer
בְּאֵ֖ר (bə·’êr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1192: Baalath-beer -- 'mistress of a well', a city in Simeon

(Ramah of the Negev).
רָ֣אמַת (rā·maṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7414: Ramah -- 'height', the name of several places in Israel

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

was the inheritance
נַחֲלַ֛ת (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
מַטֵּ֥ה (maṭ·ṭêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Simeon.
שִׁמְע֖וֹן (šim·‘ō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8095: Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife


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