Joshua 19:8
Joshua 19:8 Meaning and Explanation
“And all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The full reach of Simeon's villages is described, closing the account of Simeon's inheritance.
What Does Joshua 19:8 Mean?
The summary gathers all the outlying villages around these towns, stretching to the far southern edge at Ramath of the south. With this, Simeon's portion is complete and named as their inheritance by families.
The phrase "according to their families" returns again and again in these chapters. The land is not handed to a faceless tribe but to households and clans, each given a place. God's provision is personal, reaching down to the family and the home.
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What does Joshua 19:8 mean?
The full reach of Simeon's villages is described, closing the account of Simeon's inheritance.