Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ain, Rimmon, Ether and Ashan—four towns and their villages— New Living Translation It also included Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four towns with their villages, English Standard Version Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities with their villages, Berean Standard Bible Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities, along with their villages, King James Bible Ain, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages: New King James Version Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan: four cities and their villages; New American Standard Bible Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan; four cities with their villages; NASB 1995 Ain, Rimmon and Ether and Ashan; four cities with their villages; NASB 1977 Ain, Rimmon and Ether and Ashan, four cities with their villages; Legacy Standard Bible Ain, Rimmon and Ether and Ashan; four cities with their villages; Amplified Bible Ain, Rimmon and Ether and Ashan; four cities with their villages; Christian Standard Bible Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities, with their settlements; Holman Christian Standard Bible Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities, with their villages; American Standard Version Ain, Rimmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities with their villages: Contemporary English Version In another region, Simeon had the following four towns with their surrounding villages: Enrimmon, Tachan, Ether, and Ashan. English Revised Version Ain, Rimmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities with their villages: GOD'S WORD® Translation There were four other cities with their villages: Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan. Good News Translation There were also Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan: four cities, along with the towns around them. International Standard Version Also included were Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan, for a total of four towns and villages. Majority Standard Bible Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan?four cities, along with their villages, NET Bible Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan--a total of four cities and their towns, New Heart English Bible En Rimmon, and Token, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities with their villages; Webster's Bible Translation Ain, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages: World English Bible Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan; four cities with their villages; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAin, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages; Young's Literal Translation Ain, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages; Smith's Literal Translation The Fountain, the Pomegranate, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their enclosures: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAin and Remmon and Athor and Asan: four cities, and their villages. Catholic Public Domain Version Ain and Enrimmon, and Ether and Ashan: four cities, and their villages; New American Bible Also Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages, New Revised Standard Version Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four towns with their villages; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAin, Remmon, Gather, and Ashan; four cities and their villages; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Eyn and Ramin and Gathar and Ashan four cities and their fields OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ain, Rimmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities with their villages; Brenton Septuagint Translation Eremmon, and Thalcha, and Jether, and Asan; four cities and their villages, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Simeon's Inheritance…6Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen—thirteen cities, along with their villages. 7Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan— four cities, along with their villages, 8and all the villages surrounding these cities as far as Baalath-beer (Ramah of the Negev). This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Simeon.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 4:32-33 And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns— / and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record: Joshua 15:26-32 Amam, Shema, Moladah, / Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet, / Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah, ... 1 Chronicles 6:57-60 So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, / Hilen, Debir, / Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands. ... Joshua 21:13-19 So to the descendants of Aaron the priest they gave these cities, together with their pasturelands: Hebron, a city of refuge for the manslayer, Libnah, / Jattir, Eshtemoa, / Holon, Debir, ... 1 Samuel 30:26-31 When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ... Nehemiah 11:25-30 As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ... 1 Chronicles 6:54-56 Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. Joshua 15:42 Libnah, Ether, Ashan, 1 Chronicles 2:42-45 The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron. / The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema. / Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai. ... Joshua 15:55 Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah, 1 Chronicles 4:28-31 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ... Joshua 15:48-51 These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, / Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir), / Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim, ... 1 Chronicles 6:64-66 So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. / They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. / And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: Joshua 15:21-23 These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, 1 Chronicles 6:77-81 The Merarites (the rest of the Levites) received the following: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Rimmono and Tabor, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, / Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. ... Treasury of Scripture Ain, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages: Ain Joshua 15:32 And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages: Remmon Numbers 33:19,20 And they departed from Rithmah, and pitched at Rimmonparez… 1 Chronicles 4:32 And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities: Rimmon Joshua 15:42 Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan, Jump to Previous Ain Ashan Cities En-Rimmon Ether Hamlets Places Rimmon Towns Unwalled VillagesJump to Next Ain Ashan Cities En-Rimmon Ether Hamlets Places Rimmon 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 Ain Ain is a city mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Simeon. The name "Ain" means "spring" or "fountain," indicating a location with a water source, which was crucial for settlement in ancient times. This city is also mentioned in the context of the Levitical cities, suggesting its importance in religious and community life. Rimmon Ether Ashan Four cities, along with their villages Persons / Places / Events 1. En-rimmonA city allocated to the tribe of Simeon within the territory of Judah. The name suggests a place associated with pomegranates, which were a symbol of abundance and blessing in ancient Israel. 2. Ether Another city given to the tribe of Simeon. Its exact location is less certain, but it was part of the inheritance within Judah's territory. 3. Ashan A city also allocated to Simeon. It was known for its pastures and was part of the Levitical cities, indicating its religious significance. 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 due to their smaller size and need for protection. 5. Inheritance of the Land The division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as directed by God through Joshua, fulfilling the promises made to the patriarchs. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe allocation of land to Simeon demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs. Despite Simeon's smaller size, God ensured they had a place within the Promised Land. Interdependence Among God's People Simeon's inheritance within Judah's territory highlights the importance of unity and interdependence among the tribes. This can be a model for the Church today, emphasizing cooperation and support among believers. Significance of Names and Places The names of the cities, such as En-rimmon, remind us of the abundance and blessings God provides. Reflecting on the meaning of biblical names can deepen our understanding of God's character and promises. Spiritual Inheritance Just as the tribes received a physical inheritance, believers today have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. This passage encourages us to reflect on the richness of our spiritual blessings and responsibilities. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ain,עַ֥יִן ׀ (‘a·yin) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5871: Ain -- a spring (of water) Rimmon, רִמּ֖וֹן (rim·mō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7417: A Syrian god Ether, וָעֶ֣תֶר (wā·‘e·ṯer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6281: Ether -- perhaps 'abundance', a place in Judah and Ashan— וְעָשָׁ֑ן (wə·‘ā·šān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6228: Ashan -- a place in Judah and later in Simeon four אַרְבַּ֖ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 702: Four 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 Links Joshua 19:7 NIVJoshua 19:7 NLT Joshua 19:7 ESV Joshua 19:7 NASB Joshua 19:7 KJV Joshua 19:7 BibleApps.com Joshua 19:7 Biblia Paralela Joshua 19:7 Chinese Bible Joshua 19:7 French Bible Joshua 19:7 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 19:7 Ain Rimmon Ether and Ashan (Josh. 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