The 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. The inheritance of the SimeonitesThe term "inheritance" in the Hebrew context (נַחֲלָה, nachalah) refers to a possession or portion that is passed down, often seen as a divine allotment. The Simeonites, descendants of Simeon, one of Jacob's twelve sons, were given a portion of land as their inheritance. This reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the tribes of Israel, ensuring each tribe received their due portion in the Promised Land. was taken from the portion of Judah
The phrase indicates a redistribution of land. Judah, one of the largest and most prominent tribes, initially received a large territory. The Hebrew root for "taken" (יָצָא, yatsa) implies a going out or departure, suggesting a reallocation. This act of sharing land highlights the communal and cooperative spirit among the tribes, ensuring equitable distribution and harmony within the nation of Israel. because the share of Judah was too large for them
Judah's "share" (גּוֹרָל, goral) was substantial, reflecting its significance and leadership among the tribes. The phrase "too large" underscores the abundance of God's provision, yet also the need for balance and fairness. Historically, Judah's prominence is seen in its central role in Israel's history, eventually leading to the Davidic line and the birth of Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah. So the Simeonites received an inheritance
The act of receiving (קָבַל, qabal) signifies acceptance and acknowledgment of God's provision. The Simeonites' inheritance within Judah's territory is a testament to God's sovereignty and the unity among the tribes. It also serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of God's people, where one tribe's abundance can bless another. within the territory of Judah
The phrase "within the territory" (בְּתוֹךְ, betokh) indicates a sharing of space and resources. This arrangement reflects the practical and spiritual unity among the tribes, as they dwell together in the land promised to their forefathers. It also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of the body of Christ, where believers, though diverse, are united in purpose and mission. Persons / Places / Events 1. SimeonitesDescendants of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. They received their inheritance within the territory of Judah. 2. JudahOne of the largest and most prominent tribes of Israel. Their territory was so large that part of it was given to the Simeonites. 3. InheritanceRefers to the land allotted to the tribes of Israel as their permanent possession, as directed by God through Joshua. 4. JoshuaThe leader of Israel after Moses, responsible for distributing the land among the tribes. 5. Promised LandThe land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in DistributionThe allocation of land was not random but divinely orchestrated. God’s plans are perfect, even when they involve sharing or redistribution. Unity Among TribesThe sharing of land between Judah and Simeon illustrates the importance of unity and cooperation among God’s people. Contentment with God's ProvisionThe Simeonites accepted their inheritance within Judah, teaching us to be content with what God provides, even if it seems less than others. Generosity and SharingJudah’s willingness to share their land reflects a spirit of generosity. Believers are called to share their blessings with others. Fulfillment of ProphecyThe situation fulfills Jacob’s prophecy about Simeon, reminding us that God’s word is always fulfilled. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the allocation of land to the Simeonites within Judah's territory demonstrate God's sovereignty and wisdom? 2. In what ways can the relationship between Judah and Simeon serve as a model for unity and cooperation within the church today? 3. Reflect on a time when you had to share or give up something for the benefit of others. How does this passage encourage you in such situations? 4. How does the fulfillment of Jacob’s prophecy about Simeon in Genesis 49:5-7 strengthen your faith in the reliability of God’s word? 5. What practical steps can you take to cultivate contentment with what God has provided you, even when it seems less than what others have received? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 49:5-7Jacob's prophecy about Simeon and Levi, which provides context for the dispersion of Simeon within Judah. Numbers 26:12-14The census of the tribe of Simeon, showing their numbers and significance. 1 Chronicles 4:24-43Chronicles the descendants of Simeon and their settlements, providing historical context to their inheritance. Joshua 15:1-12Details the boundaries of Judah's inheritance, highlighting the vastness of their territory. People Allon, Anath, Asher, Dagon, Dan, Danites, Eleazar, Elon, Heleb, Hepher, Hosah, Israelites, Issachar, Japhia, Jezreel, Joshua, Naphtali, Nun, Rehob, Serah, Shema, Shimron, Shual, Simeon, Simeonites, Timnah, Zebulun, ZidonPlaces Achshaph, Achzib, Adami-nekeb, Aijalon, Ain, Allammelech, Amad, Anaharath, Aphek, Ashan, Aznoth-tabor, Baalath, Baalath-beer, Balah, Beersheba, Bene-berak, Beten, Beth-anath, Beth-dagan, Beth-emek, Beth-lebaoth, Bethlehem, Beth-marcaboth, Beth-pazzez, Beth-shemesh, Bethul, Cabul, Carmel, Chesulloth, Chinnereth, Chisloth-tabor, Dabbesheth, Daberath, Dan, Ebez, Ebron, Edrei, Ekron, Elon, Eltekeh, Eltolad, En-gannim, En-haddah, Eshtaol, Ether, Ezem, Gath-hepher, Gath-rimmon, Gibbethon, Gibeah, Hali, Hammath, Hammon, Hannathon, Hapharaim, Hazar-shual, Hazar-susah, Hazor, Heleph, Helkath, Horem, Hormah, Hosah, Hukkok, Idalah, Ir-shemesh, Ithlah, Jabneel, Japhia, Jehud, Jezreel, Jokneam, Joppa, Jordan River, Kanah, Kattath, Kedesh, Kishion, Lakkum, Leshem, Mahalab, Me-jarkon, Migdal-el, Mishal, Moladah, Nahalal, Neah, Negeb, Neiel, Rabbith, Rakkath, Rakkon, Ramah, Rehob, Remeth, Rimmon, Sarid, Shaalabbin, Shahazumah, Sharuhen, Sheba, Shiloh, Shimron, Shion, Shunem, Sidon the Great, Tabor, Timnah, Timnath-serah, Tyre, Ummah, Valley of Iphtahel, Yiron, Zaanannim, Zer, Ziddim, Ziklag, ZorahTopics Allotment, Formed, Heritage, Inherit, Inheritance, Inherited, Inside, Judah, Judah's, Large, Lot, Midst, Needed, Obtained, Portion, Received, Share, Simeon, Simeonites, Sons, Stretch, Territory, Tribe, WithinDictionary of Bible Themes Joshua 19:1-47 7266 tribes of Israel Joshua 19:1-48 5235 boundary Library Tiberias.
All the Jews declare, almost with one consent, that this was a fortified city from ancient times, even from the days of Joshua, and was the same with Rakkath, of which mention is made, Joshua 19:35. "Rakkath is Tiberias," say the Jerusalem Gemarists. And those of Babylon say the same, and that more largely: "It is clear to us that Rakkath is Tiberias." And when, after a few lines, this of Rabbi Jochanan was objected, "When I was a boy, I said a certain thing, concerning which I asked the elders, …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and HebraicaChammath. Ammaus. The Warm Baths of Tiberias.
Chammath and Rakkath are joined together, Joshua 19:35. For they were very neighbouring cities; Rakkath is Tiberias,--and Chammath, the town Ammaus, in Josephus. Of their neighbourhood, the Jerusalem Talmudists write thus: "The men of a great city may walk" (on the sabbath) "through a whole small city" (which was within a sabbath-day's journey); "but the inhabitants of a small city walk not through a whole great city." And then follows, "Formerly the men of Tiberias walked through all Chammath; but …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Some Other Towns Near Tiberias. Beth-Meon. Caphar Chittaia. Paltathah.
Among the towns, neighbouring upon Tiberias, Tarichee is especially commemorated in Josephus, a city thirty furlongs distant from Tiberias: you will find in him the history and mention of it very frequent. In the Talmudists we meet with other names also. I. Beth-Meon. "The men of Tiberias, who went up to Beth-Meon to be hired for workmen, were hired according to the custom of Beth-Meon: the men of Beth-Meon, who went down to Tiberias to be hired, were hired according to the custom of Tiberias." This …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Eastern Wise-Men, or Magi, visit Jesus, the New-Born King.
(Jerusalem and Bethlehem, b.c. 4.) ^A Matt. II. 1-12. ^a 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem [It lies five miles south by west of Jerusalem, a little to the east of the road to Hebron. It occupies part of the summit and sides of a narrow limestone ridge which shoots out eastward from the central chains of the Judæan mountains, and breaks down abruptly into deep valleys on the north, south, and east. Its old name, Ephrath, meant "the fruitful." Bethlehem means "house of bread." Its modern …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Within what Tribe the Lake of Gennesaret Was.
By comparing the maps with the Talmudic writers, this question ariseth: for there is not one among them, as far as I know, which does not altogether define the sea of Gennesaret to be without the tribe of Naphthali; but the Talmudists do most plainly place it within. "The Rabbins deliver: The sea of Tiberias is in the portion of Naphtali; yea, it takes a full line for the nets on the south side of it: as it is said, 'Possess the sea and the south,' Deuteronomy 33:23." The Gloss is; "(Naphtali) had …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The First Sign --The Marriage in Cana.
"And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: and Jesus also was bidden, and His disciples, to the marriage. And when the wine failed, the mother of Jesus saith unto Him, They have no wine. And Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? Mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it. Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews' manner of purifying, containing two …
Marcus Dods—The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah
"And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall come forth unto Me (one) [Pg 480] to be Ruler in Israel; and His goings forth are the times of old, the days of eternity." The close connection of this verse with what immediately precedes (Caspari is wrong in considering iv. 9-14 as an episode) is evident, not only from the [Hebrew: v] copulative, and from the analogy of the near relation of the announcement of salvation to the prophecy of disaster …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Emmaus. Kiriath-Jearim.
"From Beth-horon to Emmaus it was hilly."--It was sixty furlongs distant from Jerusalem.--"To eight hundred only, dismissed the army, (Vespasian) gave a place, called Ammaus, for them to inhabit: it is sixty furlongs distant from Jerusalem." I inquire, whether this word hath the same etymology with Emmaus near Tiberias, which, from the 'warm baths,' was called Chammath. The Jews certainly do write this otherwise... "The family (say they) of Beth-Pegarim, and Beth Zipperia was out of Emmaus."--The …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Jesus Calls Four Fishermen to Follow Him.
(Sea of Galilee, Near Capernaum.) ^A Matt. IV. 18-22; ^B Mark I. 16-20; ^C Luke V. 1-11. ^a 18 And walking ^b 16 And passing along by the sea of Galilee [This lake is a pear-shaped body of water, about twelve and a half miles long and about seven miles across at its widest place. It is 682 feet below sea level; its waters are fresh, clear and abounding in fish, and it is surrounded by hills and mountains, which rise from 600 to 1,000 feet above it. Its greatest depth is about 165 feet], he [Jesus] …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Sennacherib (705-681 B. C. )
The struggle of Sennacherib with Judaea and Egypt--Destruction of Babylon. Sennacherib either failed to inherit his father's good fortune, or lacked his ability.* He was not deficient in military genius, nor in the energy necessary to withstand the various enemies who rose against him at widely removed points of his frontier, but he had neither the adaptability of character nor the delicate tact required to manage successfully the heterogeneous elements combined under his sway. * The two principal …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 8 Third Withdrawal from Herod's Territory.
Subdivision D. The Transfiguration. Concerning Elijah. (a Spur of Hermon, Near Cæsarea Philippi.) ^A Matt. XVII. 1-13; ^B Mark IX. 2-13; ^C Luke IX. 28-36. ^c 28 And it came to pass about eight days { ^a six days} ^c after these sayings [Mark agrees with Matthew in saying six days. Luke qualifies his estimate by saying "about." But if we regard him as including the day of the "sayings" and also the day of the transfiguration, and the other two as excluding these days, then the three statements …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Joshua
The book of Joshua is the natural complement of the Pentateuch. Moses is dead, but the people are on the verge of the promised land, and the story of early Israel would be incomplete, did it not record the conquest of that land and her establishment upon it. The divine purpose moves restlessly on, until it is accomplished; so "after the death of Moses, Jehovah spake to Joshua," i. 1. The book falls naturally into three divisions: (a) the conquest of Canaan (i.-xii.), (b) the settlement of the …
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