New International Version Beth Lebaoth and Sharuhen—thirteen towns and their villages; New Living Translation Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen towns with their surrounding villages. English Standard Version Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities with their villages; Berean Standard Bible Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities, along with their villages. Berean Literal Bible and Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities, and their villages. King James Bible And Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages: New King James Version Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen: thirteen cities and their villages; New American Standard Bible Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages; NASB 1995 and Beth-lebaoth and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages; NASB 1977 and Beth-lebaoth and Sharuhen, thirteen cities with their villages; Legacy Standard Bible and Beth-lebaoth and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages; Amplified Bible and Beth-lebaoth and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages; Berean Annotated Bible Beth-lebaoth (house of lionesses), and Sharuhen (refuge of grace)—thirteen cities, along with their villages. Christian Standard Bible Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities, with their settlements; Holman Christian Standard Bible Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—13 cities, with their villages; American Standard Version and Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages: English Revised Version and Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages: GOD'S WORD® Translation Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen. Good News Translation Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen: thirteen cities, along with the towns around them. International Standard Version Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen, for a total of thirteen towns and villages. NET Bible Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen--a total of thirteen cities and their towns, New Heart English Bible and Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages; Webster's Bible Translation And Beth-lebaoth, and Sheruhen; thirteen cities and their villages: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBeth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities, along with their villages. World English Bible Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Beth-Lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages. Berean Literal Bible and Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities, and their villages. Young's Literal Translation and Beth-Lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages. Smith's Literal Translation And Beth-Lehaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their enclosures: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Bethlebaoth and Sarohen: thirteen cities, and their villages. Catholic Public Domain Version and Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen: thirteen cities, and their villages; New American Bible Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages. New Revised Standard Version Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen towns with their villages; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBeth-lebaoth, and Sharwenan; fourteen cities and their villages; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Bayth Lebuth and Sherwaynan fourteen cities and their fields OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages: Brenton Septuagint Translation and Batharoth, and their fields, thirteen cities, and their villages. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Simeon's Inheritance…5Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah, 6 Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen— thirteen cities, along with their villages. 7Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities, along with their villages,… Cross References Beth-lebaoth, Joshua 15:32 Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon—twenty-nine cities in all, along with their villages. 1 Chronicles 4:30 Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, 1 Chronicles 4:28 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, and Sharuhen— 1 Chronicles 4:31 Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David. 1 Chronicles 4:29 Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, 1 Chronicles 4:33 and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record: thirteen cities, Joshua 15:36 Shaaraim, Adithaim, and Gederah (or Gederothaim)—fourteen cities, along with their villages. Joshua 15:44 Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah—nine cities, along with their villages. 1 Chronicles 4:32 And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns— along with their villages. Joshua 13:23 And the border of the Reubenites was the bank of the Jordan. This was the inheritance of the clans of the Reubenites, including the cities and villages. Joshua 13:28 This was the inheritance of the clans of the Gadites, including the cities and villages. Joshua 13:31 half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir. Joshua 15:31 Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah, Genesis 49:13 Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. Numbers 34:2-5 “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, … Deuteronomy 33:24 And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil. Treasury of Scripture And Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages: Beth-lebaoth Joshua 15:32 And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages: Jump to Previous Beth Cities Hamlets Lebaoth Places Thirteen Towns Unwalled VillagesJump to Next Beth Cities Hamlets Lebaoth Places Thirteen Towns Unwalled VillagesJoshua 19 1. The lot of Simeon10. of Zebulun 17. of Issachar 24. of Asher 32. of Naphtali 40. of Dan 49. The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua Beth-lebaoth, Beth-lebaoth was a town in Simeon’s southern inheritance within Judah. Its name, “house of lions,” may reflect the character of the surrounding country or the town’s strength and protection in the Negev. Jos 15:32 Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon—twenty-nine cities in all… and Sharuhen— Sharuhen stood in the southern borderlands and occupied a strategic position along routes connecting Canaan and Egypt. Its history as a fortified site accords with the need to protect settlements and trade routes in this region. 1Ch 4:31 Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim.… thirteen cities, These towns formed part of Simeon’s allotted inheritance, giving the tribe established places from which to live, govern, and cultivate the land. Jos 15:36 Shaaraim, Adithaim, and Gederah (or Gederothaim)… along with their villages. The listed cities included their dependent villages and agricultural lands, providing the broader community with pasture, fields, and smaller settlements. Jos 13:23 And the border of the Reubenites was the bank of the Jordan… Persons / Places / Events 1. Beth-lebaothA town in the territory allotted to the tribe of Simeon. The name means "house of lions," indicating strength or a place of refuge. 2. Sharuhen Another town within the Simeonite inheritance. Historically, it was a significant location during the conquest of Canaan and is mentioned in Egyptian records as a place of resistance. 3. Thirteen Cities This refers to the total number of cities, including Beth-lebaoth and Sharuhen, that were given to the tribe of Simeon as part of their inheritance in the Promised Land. 4. Tribe of Simeon One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah. Their inheritance was within the territory of Judah. 5. Inheritance The division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God through Moses and executed by Joshua. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe allocation of land to the tribe of Simeon demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Significance of Names and Places Understanding the meaning of names like Beth-lebaoth ("house of lions") can provide deeper insight into the spiritual and historical significance of these locations. Unity and Interdependence Simeon's inheritance within Judah's territory highlights the unity and interdependence among the tribes of Israel, reminding us of the importance of community and cooperation within the body of Christ. Historical Context and Spiritual Lessons The historical context of places like Sharuhen can teach us about perseverance and faithfulness in the face of opposition, applicable to our spiritual battles today. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 19:6?2. How does Joshua 19:6 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's attention to detail from Joshua 19:6? 4. How does Joshua 19:6 connect to the broader narrative of Israel's inheritance? 5. How can we apply the concept of divine inheritance in our daily lives? 6. What does Joshua 19:6 teach about God's provision for His people today? 7. What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 19:6 for the tribe of Simeon? 8. How does Joshua 19:6 reflect the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites? 9. Why are the specific cities in Joshua 19:6 important in biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19? Joshua 19:6 caps Simeon’s allotment by mentioning Beth-lebaoth and Sharuhen, bringing the total to thirteen towns with their villages. The verse highlights God’s precise faithfulness, assures us that every place and person counts, and invites us to rest in the certainty of our own promised inheritance in Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Beth-lebaoth,לְבָא֖וֹת (lə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1034: Beth-lebaoth -- perhaps 'place of lionesses', a place in Simeon and Sharuhen— וְשָֽׁרוּחֶ֑ן (wə·šā·rū·ḥen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8287: Sharuhen -- a city in Simeon thirteen שְׁלֹשׁ־ (šə·lōš-) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice cities, עָרִ֥ים (‘ā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement along with their villages. וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet Additonal Resources Joshua 19:6 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 19:6 Bible Gateway Joshua 19:6 Bible.com Joshua 19:6 NIV |
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