Joshua 19:8 bbe — And all the unwalled places round about these towns as far as Baalath-beer-ramah to the south. This is the heritage of…

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"And all the unwalled places round about these towns as far as Baalath-beer-ramah to the south. This is the heritage of the tribe of Simeon by their families."

— Joshua 19:8, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 19 — Context

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And Ziklag and Beth-marcaboth and Hazar-susah

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And Beth-lebaoth and Sharuhen; thirteen towns with their unwalled places;

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Ain, Rimmon, and Ether and Ashan; four towns with their unwalled places;

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And all the unwalled places round about these towns as far as Baalath-beer-ramah to the south. This is the heritage of the tribe of Simeon by their families.

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The heritage of Simeon was taken out of Judah's stretch of land, for Judah's part was more than they had need of, so the heritage of the children of Simeon was inside their heritage.

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And the third heritage came out for Zebulun by their families; the limit of their heritage was as far as Sarid;

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And their limit goes up to the west to Maralah, stretching to Dabbesheth, and to the stream in front of Jokneam;

Joshua 19:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 19:8 say?
Joshua 19:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And all the unwalled places round about these towns as far as Baalath-beer-ramah to the south. This is the heritage of the tribe of Simeon by their families.”
Where is Joshua 19:8 in the Bible?
Joshua 19:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 19, verse 8.
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 19:8.
What translation should I read Joshua 19:8 in?
Joshua 19:8 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 19:8?
Joshua 19:8 reads (BBE): “And all the unwalled places round about these towns as far as Baalath-beer-ramah to the south. This is the heritage of the tribe of Simeon by their families.” 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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