Joshua 19:1

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.

2 And they had in their inheritance Beer-sheba, or Sheba, and Moladah,

3 And Hazar-shual, and Balah, and Azem,

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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.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Joshua 19:9

    Out of the portion of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon: for the part of the children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the children of Simeon had their inheritance within the inheritance of them.

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  • Genesis 49:5–7

    Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.

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  • Joshua 18:6–11

    Ye shall therefore describe the land into seven parts, and bring the description hither to me, that I may cast lots for you here before the LORD our God.

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