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Joshua 19:1

JudahSimeon
The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah

2 and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah,

3 Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,

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BSB
The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah
KJV
And the second lot came forth to Simeon, even for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families: and their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah.
WEB
The second lot came out for Simeon, even for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families. Their inheritance was in the middle of the inheritance of the children of Judah.
ASV
And the second lot came out for Simeon, even for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families: and their inheritance was in the midst of the inheritance of the children of Judah.
DARBY
And the second lot came forth to Simeon, for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families; and their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah.
BLB
And the second lot came out for Simeon, for the tribe of the sons of Simeon by their clans. And their inheritance was in the midst of the inheritance of the sons of Judah.
ÅB
Det annet lodd kom ut for Simeon, for Simeons barns stamme etter deres slekter; den arvelodd de fikk, lå inne i Judas barns arvelodd.
OTB
Den andre lodd falt på Simeons stamme etter deres familier; deres arv lå innenfor delen til Judas stamme.
B1930
Det annet lodd kom ut for Simeon, for Simeons barns stamme efter deres ætter; den arvelodd de fikk, lå inne i Judas barns arvelodd.

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Cross references

  • Joshua 19:9

    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.

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  • Genesis 49:5–7

    Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence.

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  • Joshua 18:6–11

    When you have mapped out the seven portions of land and brought it to me, I will cast lots for you here in the presence of the LORD our God.

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