Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Kephar Ammoni, Ophni and Geba—twelve towns and their villages. New Living Translation Kephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve towns with their surrounding villages. English Standard Version Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, Geba—twelve cities with their villages: Berean Standard Bible Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, along with their villages. King James Bible And Chepharhaammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages: New King James Version Chephar Haammoni, Ophni, and Gaba: twelve cities with their villages; New American Standard Bible Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba; twelve cities with their villages. NASB 1995 and Chephar-ammoni and Ophni and Geba; twelve cities with their villages. NASB 1977 and Chephar-ammoni and Ophni and Geba; twelve cities with their villages. Legacy Standard Bible and Chephar-ammoni and Ophni and Geba; twelve cities with their villages. Amplified Bible and Chephar-ammoni and Ophni and Geba; twelve cities with their villages; Christian Standard Bible Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, with their settlements; Holman Christian Standard Bible Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—12 cities, with their villages; American Standard Version and Chephar-ammoni, and Ophni, and Geba; twelve cities with their villages: English Revised Version and Chephar-ammoni, and Ophni, and Geba; twelve cities with their villages: GOD'S WORD® Translation Chephar Ammoni, Ophni, and Geba. Good News Translation Chepharammoni, Ophni, and Geba: twelve cities, along with the towns around them. International Standard Version Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba, for a total of twelve towns and villages. Majority Standard Bible Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba?twelve cities, along with their villages. NET Bible Kephar Ammoni, Ophni, and Geba--a total of twelve cities and their towns. New Heart English Bible and Chephar Ammoni, and Ophni, and Geba; twelve cities with their villages. Webster's Bible Translation And Chephar-haamonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages: World English Bible Chephar Ammoni, Ophni, and Geba; twelve cities with their villages. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Chephar-Haammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities and their villages. Young's Literal Translation and Chephar-Haammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities and their villages. Smith's Literal Translation Chephar-Haammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities and their enclosures: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe town Emona and Ophni and Gabee: twelve cities, and their villages. Catholic Public Domain Version the town of Ammoni, and Ophni, and Geba: twelve cities, and their villages; New American Bible Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba; twelve cities and their villages. New Revised Standard Version Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve towns with their villages: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleChephar-aomka, Ophli, and Gaba; fourteen cities with their villages; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And KapharOumqa and Aphli and Gaba fourteen cities and their fields OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Chephar-ammonah, and Ophni, and Geba; twelve cities with their villages: Brenton Septuagint Translation and Carapha, and Cephira, and Moni, and Gabaa, twelve cities and their villages: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Benjamin's Inheritance…23Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, 24 Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba— twelve cities, along with their villages. 25Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth,… Cross References Joshua 15:33-36 These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah, / Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam, / Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, ... Joshua 19:40-46 The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan: / The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, / Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, ... Judges 1:34-36 The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain. / And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor. / And the border of the Amorites extended from the Ascent of Akrabbim to Sela and beyond. 1 Chronicles 6:66-70 And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: / They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, / Jokmeam, Beth-horon, ... 1 Chronicles 7:28-29 Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages. / And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns. 1 Chronicles 12:38-40 All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. / They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them. / And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel. 1 Chronicles 27:16-22 These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ... 2 Samuel 24:1-9 Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” / So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” / But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” ... 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; ... 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. ... Ezekiel 48:23-29 As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. ... Matthew 4:13-16 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— ... Matthew 10:5-6 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. / Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. Luke 2:1-5 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire. / This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. / And everyone went to his own town to register. ... John 4:3-5 He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Treasury of Scripture And Chepharhaammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages: Joshua 21:17 And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs, Ezra 2:26 The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one. Nehemiah 7:30 The men of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one. Jump to Previous Cities Hamlets Places Towns Twelve Unwalled VillagesJump to Next Cities Hamlets Places Towns Twelve Unwalled VillagesJoshua 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 Chephar-ammoni Chephar-ammoni is one of the cities allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. The name suggests a connection to the Ammonites, a neighboring people often in conflict with Israel. This city’s mention highlights the diverse cultural and political landscape of the region during the time of Joshua. The allocation of such cities to the tribes of Israel signifies the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham regarding the land (Genesis 15:18-21). Ophni and Geba twelve cities, along with their villages Persons / Places / Events 1. Kephar-ammoniA town allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. The name suggests a connection to the Ammonites, a neighboring people often in conflict with Israel. 2. Ophni Another town within the territory of Benjamin. Its exact historical significance is less clear, but it is part of the inheritance given to Benjamin. 3. Geba A significant town in the territory of Benjamin, often mentioned in the context of military and strategic importance. It is located near the border with the tribe of Ephraim. 4. Tribe of Benjamin One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. The tribe is known for its warriors and later for being the tribe of King Saul. 5. Allotment of Land The division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God, signifying the fulfillment of His promise to Abraham. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of PromisesThe allotment of land to the tribe of Benjamin is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs. Reflect on how God has been faithful in your life. Strategic Importance of Our Spiritual Inheritance Just as Geba held strategic importance, consider the spiritual gifts and roles God has given you. How can you use them strategically for His kingdom? Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ The diverse cities within Benjamin's territory remind us of the diversity within the body of Christ. Each member has a unique role and purpose. Historical Context and Its Lessons Understanding the historical and geographical context of biblical events can enrich our comprehension of Scripture. Study the background of biblical passages to gain deeper insights. The Importance of Obedience and Trust The Israelites' obedience in dividing the land as God commanded is a lesson in trust and obedience. Consider areas in your life where you need to trust and obey God's direction.Verse 24. - Ophrah. Not the Ophrah of Gideon, who (Judges 6:11; Judges 8:2, 32) was a Manassite. Gaba. Some (as Knobel) think this the same as Gibeah of Saul. But see below, ver. 28. Also Isaiah 10:29. Gibeah and Gaba, however, must have been near together, for Ramah is near both of them (see Ezra 2:26). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Chephar-ammoni,הָֽעַמֹּנָ֛ה (hā·‘am·mō·nāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3726: Chephar-ammoni -- 'a village of the Ammonites', a village in Benjamin Ophni, וְהָֽעָפְנִ֖י (wə·hā·‘ā·p̄ə·nî) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6078: Ophni -- a place in Benjamin and Geba— וָגָ֑בַע (wā·ḡā·ḇa‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1387: Geba -- a Levitical city of Benjamin twelve שְׁתֵּים־ (šə·têm-) Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) 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 18:24 NIVJoshua 18:24 NLT Joshua 18:24 ESV Joshua 18:24 NASB Joshua 18:24 KJV Joshua 18:24 BibleApps.com Joshua 18:24 Biblia Paralela Joshua 18:24 Chinese Bible Joshua 18:24 French Bible Joshua 18:24 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 18:24 Chephar Ammoni Ophni and Geba (Josh. 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