Joshua 13:19
New International Version
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the hill in the valley,

New Living Translation
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill above the valley,

English Standard Version
and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,

Berean Standard Bible
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley,

King James Bible
And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zarethshahar in the mount of the valley,

New King James Version
Kirjathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the mountain of the valley,

New American Standard Bible
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,

NASB 1995
and Kiriathaim and Sibmah and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,

NASB 1977
and Kiriathaim and Sibmah and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Kiriathaim and Sibmah and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,

Amplified Bible
and Kiriathaim and Sibmah and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,

Christian Standard Bible
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley,

American Standard Version
and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar in the mount of the valley,

English Revised Version
and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar in the mount of the valley;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the mountain in the valley,

Good News Translation
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the hill in the valley,

International Standard Version
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley,

Majority Standard Bible
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley,

NET Bible
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the hill in the valley,

New Heart English Bible
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar in the mount of the valley,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zareth-shahar in the mount of the valley,

World English Bible
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar in the mount of the valley,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zareth-Shahar, on the mountain of the valley,

Young's Literal Translation
and Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zareth-Shahar, in the mount of the valley,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Kirjathaim and Libnah, and Zarath-Shahar in the mountain of the valley,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Cariathaim, and Sabama, and Sarathasar in the mountain of the valley.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar on the mountain of the steep valley;

New American Bible
Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the knoll within the valley,

New Revised Standard Version
and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Koriathaim and Shammah and Jazreth and Seir on the mount of the valley

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Quryathim and Shemma and Yetsrath and Sair that are in the mountain that is in the low lying country
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zerethshahar in the mount of the valley;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Kariathaim, and Sebama, and Serada, and Sion in mount Enab;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Reuben's Inheritance
18Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath, 19Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley, 20Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth—…

Cross References
Numbers 32:3
“Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon,

Numbers 32:37-38
The Reubenites built up Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim, / as well as Nebo and Baal-meon (whose names were changed), and Sibmah. And they renamed the cities they rebuilt.

1 Chronicles 5:8
and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.

Deuteronomy 3:12-13
So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.)

Numbers 32:33
So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them.

1 Chronicles 5:9-10
They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their livestock had increased in the land of Gilead. / During the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead.

Numbers 32:39-42
The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there. / So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled there. / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, went and captured their villages and called them Havvoth-jair. ...

1 Chronicles 5:16
They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its towns, and throughout the pasturelands of Sharon.

1 Chronicles 5:26
So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria (that is, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria) to take the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh into exile. And he brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river of Gozan, where they remain to this day.

Deuteronomy 2:36
From Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the valley, even as far as Gilead, not one city had walls too high for us. The LORD our God gave us all of them.

1 Kings 4:19
Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah.

Ezekiel 48:1
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side.

Ezekiel 48:27
And Gad will have one portion bordering the territory of Zebulun from east to west.

Matthew 4:25
Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

Mark 5:20
So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed.


Treasury of Scripture

And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zarethshahar in the mount of the valley,

Numbers 32:37,38
And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim, …

Sibman Called Shibmah

Numbers 32:37,38
And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim, …

and celebrated for its vines

Jeremiah 48:32
O vine of Sibmah, I will weep for thee with the weeping of Jazer: thy plants are gone over the sea, they reach even to the sea of Jazer: the spoiler is fallen upon thy summer fruits and upon thy vintage.

Isaiah 16:8,9
For the fields of Heshbon languish, and the vine of Sibmah: the lords of the heathen have broken down the principal plants thereof, they are come even unto Jazer, they wandered through the wilderness: her branches are stretched out, they are gone over the sea…

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Joshua 13
1. The bounds of the land not yet conquered
8. The inheritance of the two tribes and a half
14. The Lord and his sacrifices are the inheritance of Levi
15. The bounds of the inheritance of Reuben
22. Balaam slain
24. The bounds of the inheritance of God
29. and of the half tribe of Manasseh














Kiriathaim
Kiriathaim, meaning "double city" in Hebrew, is a location with historical significance. It is mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in Genesis 14:5 and Jeremiah 48:1, indicating its importance in the region of Moab. The name suggests a place of duality or perhaps a city with two distinct parts. Archaeologically, Kiriathaim is identified with a site in modern-day Jordan, reflecting the ancient settlement patterns of the Transjordan area. This city was part of the territory allocated to the tribe of Reuben, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites regarding the land.

Sibmah
Sibmah, also known as Sebam, was renowned for its vineyards, as noted in Isaiah 16:8-9 and Jeremiah 48:32. The Hebrew root of the name suggests a place of fragrance or spice, which aligns with its reputation for producing fine wine. This city, like Kiriathaim, was part of the inheritance of the tribe of Reuben. The mention of Sibmah in prophetic literature underscores its economic and cultural significance in the region, as well as the impact of its eventual destruction.

Zereth-shahar
Zereth-shahar, meaning "splendor of the dawn" or "brightness of the dawn," is a poetic name that evokes imagery of beauty and new beginnings. The location is less well-documented archaeologically, but its inclusion in the list of cities in Reuben's territory suggests it was a notable settlement. The name itself reflects the Hebrew tradition of using descriptive and meaningful names for places, often conveying a sense of divine purpose or blessing.

on the hill in the valley
This phrase describes the geographical setting of Zereth-shahar, indicating a location that is elevated yet situated within a valley. The juxtaposition of "hill" and "valley" suggests a place of strategic importance, offering both protection and access to resources. In biblical times, such locations were often chosen for their defensibility and their ability to support agriculture and trade. The description highlights the varied topography of the Promised Land, which was part of God's provision for His people, offering them a land of abundance and security.

Verse 19. - Sibmah (see Numbers 32:38). The vine of Sibmah forms a feature in the lament of Isaiah (Isaiah 16:8) and Jeremiah (Jeremiah 48:32) over Moab. It was close by Heshbon, on the borders of Reuben and Gad (cf. ver. 17 with Joshua 21:39). Zareth-shahar, or the splendour of the dawn, now garar, was on the borders of the Dead Sea. Canon Tristram, in his 'Land of Moab,' mentions the gorgeous colouring of the landscape here, more beautiful and varied, no doubt, at dawn than at any other time of the day.

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Hebrew
Kiriathaim,
וְקִרְיָתַ֣יִם (wə·qir·yā·ṯa·yim)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7156: Kiriathaim -- a city in Moab, also a place in Naphtali

Sibmah,
וְשִׂבְמָ֔ה (wə·śiḇ·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7643: Sibmah -- a place in Moab

Zereth-shahar
הַשַּׁ֖חַר (haš·ša·ḥar)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6890: Zereth-shahar -- 'Zereth of the dawn', a city in Reuben

on the hill
בְּהַ֥ר (bə·har)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

in the valley,
הָעֵֽמֶק׃ (hā·‘ê·meq)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6010: A vale


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