Joshua 19:6
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.

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;

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.

Majority Standard Bible
Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities, along with their 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:

World English Bible
Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
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 Bible
And 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 Bible
Beth-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 1917
and 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



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
Joshua 15:31
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

1 Chronicles 4:31
Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.

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.

Judges 1:31
Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob.

1 Kings 4:7-19
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...

2 Samuel 24:7
They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.

Ezekiel 48:1-7
“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. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Matthew 4:13-15
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Luke 2:36
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Revelation 7:6
from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,

Mark 3:8
Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.


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:

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Joshua 19
1. The lot of Simeon
10. 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
This name translates to "house of lions" in Hebrew. The term "Beth" means "house," and "lebaoth" is derived from "labi," meaning "lion." In the ancient Near Eastern context, lions were symbols of strength and royalty. The mention of Beth-lebaoth may indicate a place of significance, possibly a stronghold or a center of power within the tribal allotment. The presence of such a name suggests the importance of the city in the tribal inheritance of Simeon, reflecting the strength and protection that God provides to His people.

and Sharuhen
Sharuhen is a city whose name means "refuge" or "fortress." Historically, Sharuhen is known from Egyptian records as a city that was significant during the Hyksos period. Its mention here underscores the strategic importance of the location, serving as a place of safety and defense. In a spiritual sense, Sharuhen can be seen as a reminder of God being a refuge and fortress for His people, offering protection and security amidst the challenges they face.

thirteen cities
The number thirteen in the Bible often symbolizes rebellion or apostasy, but in this context, it simply enumerates the cities allotted to the tribe of Simeon. The specific mention of the number of cities highlights the completeness and sufficiency of God's provision for the tribe. It serves as a reminder that God is attentive to the needs of His people, ensuring that each tribe receives its rightful inheritance.

along with their villages
The inclusion of "villages" indicates the broader community and agricultural areas surrounding the cities. This phrase emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the inheritance, not just limited to urban centers but also encompassing rural areas. It reflects the holistic provision of God, who cares for all aspects of His people's lives, ensuring they have both places to dwell and land to cultivate. This provision is a testament to God's faithfulness and His desire for His people to thrive in the land He has given them.

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


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