Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Versionand 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 BibleWhich 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 BibleAnd 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 1917And 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. Jump to Previous Benjamin Border Borders Boundaries Boundary Children Clans Coasts East Eastern Heritage Inheritance Jordan Limits Marked Moreover Part Quarter Round Side Thereof TribeJump to Next Benjamin Border Borders Boundaries Boundary Children Clans Coasts East Eastern Heritage Inheritance Jordan Limits Marked Moreover Part Quarter Round Side Thereof TribeJoshua 18 1. The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh2. 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 On the east side the border was the Jordan. The Jordan River served as a significant geographical boundary for the tribes of Israel. It was not only a physical divider but also a spiritual symbol, representing the transition from the wilderness wanderings into the Promised Land. The Jordan is frequently mentioned in the Bible, notably in the crossing led by Joshua (Joshua 3:14-17), which echoes the earlier crossing of the Red Sea. This river also holds typological significance, as it is where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:13-17), marking the beginning of His public ministry. The Jordan's role as a boundary for Benjamin highlights the tribe's strategic location, serving as a buffer between the eastern tribes and those west of the river. These were the borders around the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is responsible for dividing the land among the tribes. 2. Tribe of Benjamin One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. This tribe's inheritance is being described in this passage. 3. The Jordan River A significant geographical landmark in Israel, serving as the eastern border for the tribe of Benjamin's inheritance. 4. Inheritance The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel as promised by God. This was a fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 5. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham. The division of this land among the tribes is a key event in the book of Joshua. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessThe division of the land among the tribes is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives. Importance of Boundaries The specific mention of borders underscores the importance of boundaries in our lives, both physically and spiritually. Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for maintaining order and peace. Inheritance in Christ Just as the tribes received a physical inheritance, believers have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. Reflect on what it means to be co-heirs with Christ. Community and Identity The allocation of land to the tribe of Benjamin highlights the importance of community and identity within the body of Christ. Each member has a unique role and place. Obedience and Stewardship Receiving the land was not just a gift but a responsibility. Believers are called to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to them. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On the eastקֵ֑דְמָה (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 Links Joshua 18:20 NIVJoshua 18:20 NLT Joshua 18:20 ESV Joshua 18:20 NASB Joshua 18:20 KJV Joshua 18:20 BibleApps.com Joshua 18:20 Biblia Paralela Joshua 18:20 Chinese Bible Joshua 18:20 French Bible Joshua 18:20 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 18:20 The Jordan was its border (Josh. 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