Joshua 18:21 bbe — And the towns of the children of Benjamin, given to them in the order of their families, are Jericho and Beth-hoglah an…

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"And the towns of the children of Benjamin, given to them in the order of their families, are Jericho and Beth-hoglah and Emek-kezziz"

— Joshua 18:21, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 18 — Context

18

And it goes on to the side facing the Arabah to the north, and down to the Arabah;

19

And on to the north side of Beth-hoglah, ending at the north inlet of the Salt Sea at the south end of Jordan; this is their limit on the south.

20

And the limit of the east part is the Jordan. This is the heritage of the children of Benjamin, marked out for their families by these limits on all sides.

21

And the towns of the children of Benjamin, given to them in the order of their families, are Jericho and Beth-hoglah and Emek-kezziz

22

And Beth-arabah and Zemaraim and Beth-el

23

And Avvim and Parah and Ophrah

24

And Chephar-Ammoni and Ophni and Geba; twelve towns with their unwalled places;

Joshua 18:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 18:21 say?
Joshua 18:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the towns of the children of Benjamin, given to them in the order of their families, are Jericho and Beth-hoglah and Emek-kezziz”
Where is Joshua 18:21 in the Bible?
Joshua 18:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 18, verse 21.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 18:21.
What translation should I read Joshua 18:21 in?
Joshua 18:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 18:21?
Joshua 18:21 reads (BBE): “And the towns of the children of Benjamin, given to them in the order of their families, are Jericho and Beth-hoglah and Emek-kezziz” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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