Joshua 19:8 nasb — and all the villages which were around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This was the inheritanc…

NASB

"and all the villages which were around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families."

— Joshua 19:8, NASB

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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 cities with their villages;

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Ain, Rimmon and Ether and Ashan; four cities with their villages;

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and all the villages which were around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families.

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The inheritance of the sons of Simeon was taken from the portion of the sons of Judah, for the share of the sons of Judah was too large for them; so the sons of Simeon received an inheritance in the midst of Judah's inheritance.

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Now the third lot came up for the sons of Zebulun according to their families. And the territory of their inheritance was as far as Sarid.

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Then their border went up to the west and to Maralah, it then touched Dabbesheth and reached to the brook that is before Jokneam.

Joshua 19:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 19:8 say?
Joshua 19:8 in the NASB reads: “and all the villages which were around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to 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 (NASB): “and all the villages which were around these cities as far as Baalath-beer, Ramah of the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to 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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