Joshua 19:11 web — Their border went up westward, even to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth. It reached to the brook that is before Jokne…

World English Bible

"Their border went up westward, even to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth. It reached to the brook that is before Jokneam."

— Joshua 19:11, World English Bible

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Joshua 19 — Context

8

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.

9

Out of the part of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon; for the portion of the children of Judah was too much for them. Therefore the children of Simeon had inheritance in the midst of their inheritance.

10

The third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families. The border of their inheritance was to Sarid.

11

Their border went up westward, even to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth. It reached to the brook that is before Jokneam.

12

It turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrise to the border of Chisloth Tabor. It went out to Daberath, and went up to Japhia.

13

From there it passed along eastward to Gath Hepher, to Ethkazin; and it went out at Rimmon which stretches to Neah.

14

The border turned around it on the north to Hannathon; and it ended at the valley of Iphtah El;

Joshua 19:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 19:11 say?
Joshua 19:11 in the World English Bible reads: “Their border went up westward, even to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth. It reached to the brook that is before Jokneam.”
Where is Joshua 19:11 in the Bible?
Joshua 19:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 19, verse 11.
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 19:11.
What translation should I read Joshua 19:11 in?
Joshua 19:11 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 19:11?
Joshua 19:11 reads (WEB): “Their border went up westward, even to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth. It reached to the brook that is before Jokneam.” 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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