Joshua 18:20
New International Version
The Jordan formed the boundary on the eastern side. These were the boundaries that marked out the inheritance of the clans of Benjamin on all sides.

New Living Translation
The eastern boundary was the Jordan River. These were the boundaries of the homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.

English Standard Version
The Jordan forms its boundary on the eastern side. This is the inheritance of the people of Benjamin, according to their clans, boundary by boundary all around.

Berean Standard Bible
On the east side the border was the Jordan. These were the borders around the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.

King James Bible
And Jordan was the border of it on the east side. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by the coasts thereof round about, according to their families.

New King James Version
The Jordan was its border on the east side. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, according to its boundaries all around, according to their families.

New American Standard Bible
Moreover, the Jordan was its border on the east side. This was the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin according to their families, and according to its borders all around.

NASB 1995
Moreover, the Jordan was its border on the east side. This was the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin, according to their families and according to its borders all around.

NASB 1977
Moreover, the Jordan was its border on the east side. This was the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin, according to their families and according to its borders all around.

Legacy Standard Bible
Moreover, the Jordan was its border on the east side. This was the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin, according to their families and according to its borders all around.

Amplified Bible
And the Jordan River was its border on the east side. This was the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin, according to their families and according to its borders all around.

Christian Standard Bible
The Jordan formed the border on the east side. This was the inheritance of Benjamin’s descendants, by their clans, according to its surrounding borders.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Jordan formed the border on the east side. This was the inheritance of Benjamin’s descendants, by their clans, according to its surrounding borders.

American Standard Version
And the Jordan was the border of it on the east quarter. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by the borders thereof round about, according to their families.

Contemporary English Version
The Jordan River itself was Benjamin's eastern border. These were the borders of Benjamin's tribal land, where the clans of Benjamin lived.

English Revised Version
And Jordan was the border of it on the east quarter. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by the borders thereof round about, according to their families.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Jordan River is its eastern border. These are the borders surrounding the inheritance given to Benjamin for its families.

Good News Translation
The Jordan was the eastern border. These were the borders of the land which the families of the tribe of Benjamin received as their possession.

International Standard Version
The Jordan River formed its boundary on the east. This is the inheritance for the tribe of Benjamin according to its families, boundary by boundary around the entire territory.

Majority Standard Bible
On the east side the border was the Jordan. These were the borders around the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.

NET Bible
The Jordan River borders it on the east. These were the borders of the land assigned to the tribe of Benjamin by its clans.

New Heart English Bible
The Jordan was its border on the east quarter. This was the inheritance of the people of Benjamin, by the borders around it, according to their families.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jordan was the border of it on the east side. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by the limits of it round about, according to their families.

World English Bible
The Jordan was its border on the east quarter. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by the borders around it, according to their families.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the Jordan borders it at the east quarter; this [is] the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin, by its borders all around, for their families.

Young's Literal Translation
and the Jordan doth border it at the east quarter; this is the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin, by its borders round about, for their families.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jordan will bound it to the east side: this the inheritance of the sons of Benjamin for its bounds round about according to their families.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Which is the border of it on the east side. This is the possession of the children of Benjamin by their borders round about, and their families.

Catholic Public Domain Version
which is its border to the east. This is the possession of the sons of Benjamin, with their borders all around, and by their families.

New American Bible
The Jordan bounded it on the east. This was how the heritage of the Benjaminites by their clans was bounded on all sides.

New Revised Standard Version
The Jordan forms its boundary on the eastern side. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Benjamin, according to its families, boundary by boundary all around.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the Jordan was its border on the east side. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by the borders thereof round about, according to their families.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And of the Jordan at its border to the side of the East. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin at its border, like a circle, for their families
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the Jordan was to be the border of it on the east side. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by the borders thereof round about, according to their families.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jordan shall be their boundary on the east: this is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, these are their borders round about according to their families.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Benjamin's Inheritance
19The border continued to the northern slope of Beth-hoglah and came out at the northern bay of the Salt Sea, at the mouth of the Jordan. This was the southern border. 20On the east side the border was the Jordan. These were the borders around the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. 21These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz,…

Cross References
Genesis 15:18
On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates—

Numbers 34:5-6
where it will turn from Azmon, join the Brook of Egypt, and end at the Sea. / Your western border will be the coastline of the Great Sea; this will be your boundary on the west.

Deuteronomy 3:17
The Jordan River in the Arabah bordered it from Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) with the slopes of Pisgah to the east.

Deuteronomy 11:24
Every place where the sole of your foot treads will be yours. Your territory will extend from the wilderness to Lebanon, and from the Euphrates River to the Western Sea.

Ezekiel 47:13-20
This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. / This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, ...

1 Kings 4:21
And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

2 Chronicles 9:26
He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.

Psalm 72:8
May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

Isaiah 27:12
In that day the LORD will thresh from the flowing Euphrates to the Wadi of Egypt, and you, O Israelites, will be gathered one by one.

Jeremiah 31:38-40
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.”

Matthew 4:15
“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Matthew 19:1
When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.

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.

Luke 4:14
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region.

John 4:3-4
He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria.


Treasury of Scripture

And Jordan was the border of it on the east side. This was the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by the coasts thereof round about, according to their families.

Joshua 18:11
And the lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin came up according to their families: and the coast of their lot came forth between the children of Judah and the children of Joseph.

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Joshua 18
1. The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh
2. The remainder of the land is described, and divided into seven parts
10. Joshua distributes it by lot
11. The lot and border of Benjamin
21. Their cities














The Jordan
The Jordan River is a significant geographical and spiritual landmark in the Bible. In Hebrew, "Jordan" means "descender," reflecting the river's descent from the mountains of Lebanon to the Dead Sea. The Jordan River symbolizes transition and transformation, as it was the site where the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land (Joshua 3:14-17) and where Jesus was baptized (Matthew 3:13-17). It represents a boundary between the wilderness and the fulfillment of God's promises, marking a new beginning for the Israelites.

bordered it on the east
The phrase indicates the eastern boundary of the land allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. In biblical times, borders were crucial for defining tribal territories and maintaining peace among the tribes of Israel. The eastward border along the Jordan River provided a natural defense and a source of water, essential for agriculture and sustaining life. This boundary also signifies God's provision and order, as He meticulously allocated the land among the tribes, ensuring each had its rightful inheritance.

This was the inheritance
The concept of "inheritance" in the Bible goes beyond mere possession of land; it signifies a divine gift and a fulfillment of God's covenant promises. The Hebrew word for inheritance, "nachalah," implies a heritage or legacy passed down through generations. For the Israelites, receiving their inheritance was a tangible sign of God's faithfulness and a reminder of their identity as His chosen people. It underscores the importance of stewardship and the responsibility to honor God's gift by living according to His commandments.

of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin
The tribe of Benjamin, named after Jacob's youngest son, holds a unique place in Israel's history. Despite being the smallest tribe (1 Samuel 9:21), Benjamin produced significant leaders, including King Saul and the Apostle Paul. The allocation of land to Benjamin's clans reflects God's sovereign plan and the diversity within His people. Each clan received a portion of the inheritance, emphasizing the communal aspect of God's blessings and the unity among the tribes.

according to its borders
The phrase highlights the precision and orderliness of God's distribution of the land. Each tribe's inheritance was defined by specific borders, ensuring clarity and preventing disputes. This meticulous division underscores God's attention to detail and His desire for harmony among His people. It also serves as a reminder that God's promises are not vague or arbitrary but are fulfilled with exactness and purpose. The borders symbolize the boundaries within which the tribes were to flourish, cultivate the land, and worship God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the east
קֵ֑דְמָה (qê·ḏə·māh)
Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6924: The front, of place, time

side
לִפְאַת־ (lip̄·’aṯ-)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity

the border
יִגְבֹּל־ (yiḡ·bōl-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1379: To twist as a, rope, to bound

was the Jordan.
וְהַיַּרְדֵּ֥ן (wə·hay·yar·dên)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine

These
זֹ֡את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

[were the] borders
לִגְבֽוּלֹתֶ֛יהָ (liḡ·ḇū·lō·ṯe·hā)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1367: A boundary, region

around
סָבִ֖יב (sā·ḇîḇ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

the inheritance
נַחֲלַת֩ (na·ḥă·laṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

of the clans
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃ (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of the tribe
בְּנֵ֨י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Benjamin.
בִנְיָמִ֧ן (ḇin·yā·min)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites


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