Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It included: Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, New Living Translation Simeon’s homeland included Beersheba, Sheba, Moladah, English Standard Version And they had for their inheritance Beersheba, Sheba, Moladah, Berean Standard Bible and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, King James Bible And they had in their inheritance Beersheba, or Sheba, and Moladah, New King James Version They had in their inheritance Beersheba (Sheba), Moladah, New American Standard Bible So they had in their inheritance Beersheba or Sheba and Moladah, NASB 1995 So they had as their inheritance Beersheba or Sheba and Moladah, NASB 1977 So they had as their inheritance Beersheba or Sheba and Moladah, Legacy Standard Bible So they had as their inheritance Beersheba or Sheba and Moladah, Amplified Bible So they had as their inheritance Beersheba or Sheba and Moladah, Christian Standard Bible Their inheritance included Beer-sheba (or Sheba ), Moladah, Holman Christian Standard Bible Their inheritance included: Beer-sheba (or Sheba), Moladah, American Standard Version And they had for their inheritance Beer-sheba, or Sheba, and Moladah, English Revised Version And they had for their inheritance Beer-sheba, or Sheba, and Moladah; GOD'S WORD® Translation In their inheritance they received 13 cities and their villages: Beersheba (Sheba), Moladah, Good News Translation It included Beersheba, Sheba, Moladah, International Standard Version Its inheritance included Beer-sheba (also known as Shebah), Moladah, Majority Standard Bible and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, NET Bible Their assigned land included Beer Sheba, Moladah, New Heart English Bible And they had for their inheritance Beersheba, and Moladah, Webster's Bible Translation And they had in their inheritance, Beer-sheba, and Sheba, and Moladah. World English Bible They had for their inheritance Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they have in their inheritance Beer-Sheba, and Sheba, and Moladah, Young's Literal Translation and they have in their inheritance Beer-Sheba, and Sheba, and Moladah, Smith's Literal Translation And there will be to them in their inheritance the Well of the Oath, and the oath, and Moladah, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the midst of the possession of the children of Juda: Bersabee and Sabee and Molada, Catholic Public Domain Version in the midst of the possession of the sons of Judah: Beersheba, and Sheba, and Moladah, New American Bible For their heritage they received Beer-sheba, Shema, Moladah, New Revised Standard Version It had for its inheritance Beer-sheba, Sheba, Moladah, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they had in their inheritance Beer-sheba, Sheba, Moladah, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in their inheritance they had Beersheba and Sheba and Maulada OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they had for their inheritance Beer-sheba with Sheba, and Moladah; Brenton Septuagint Translation And their lot was Beersabee, and Samaa, and Caladam, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Simeon's Inheritance1The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah 2 and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, 3Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,… Cross References Genesis 13:12 Abram lived in the land of Canaan, but Lot settled in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent toward Sodom. Genesis 23:2 She died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went out to mourn and to weep for her. Genesis 35:27 Jacob returned to his father Isaac at Mamre, near Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), where Abraham and Isaac had stayed. Genesis 37:14 Then Israel told him, “Go now and see how your brothers and the flocks are faring, and bring word back to me.” So he sent him off from the Valley of Hebron. And when Joseph arrived in Shechem, Genesis 46:1 So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. Numbers 13:22 They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, dwelled. It had been built seven years before Zoan in Egypt. Numbers 20:1 In the first month, the whole congregation of Israel entered the Wilderness of Zin and stayed in Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried. Numbers 33:37-38 They set out from Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, on the outskirts of the land of Edom. / At the LORD’s command, Aaron the priest climbed Mount Hor and died there on the first day of the fifth month, in the fortieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt. Deuteronomy 1:19 And just as the LORD our God had commanded us, we set out from Horeb and went toward the hill country of the Amorites, through all the vast and terrifying wilderness you have seen. When we reached Kadesh-barnea, Deuteronomy 34:3 the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar. Judges 1:10 Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (formerly known as Kiriath-arba), and they struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai. 1 Samuel 30:1 On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. 2 Samuel 2:1 Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. 1 Chronicles 4:28 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, Nehemiah 11:25 As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; Treasury of Scripture And they had in their inheritance Beersheba, and Sheba, and Moladah, Beer-sheba, Sheba, and Moladah Joshua 15:28 And Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah, Genesis 21:31 Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they sware both of them. 1 Chronicles 4:28-30 And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual, … Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, Bethuel Nehemiah 11:26-30 And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet, … Jump to Previous Beersheba Beer-Sheba Heritage Included Inheritance Moladah Mola'dah Sheba ShemaJump to Next Beersheba Beer-Sheba Heritage Included Inheritance Moladah Mola'dah Sheba ShemaJoshua 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 Beersheba (or Sheba): Beersheba is a significant location in biblical history, often associated with the patriarchs Abraham and Isaac. It is mentioned as a place where Abraham made a covenant with Abimelech (Genesis 21:31) and where Isaac built an altar to the Lord (Genesis 26:23-25). The phrase "from Dan to Beersheba" is used in Scripture to describe the entire land of Israel, indicating its importance as a southern boundary (Judges 20:1). Archaeologically, Beersheba has been excavated, revealing evidence of ancient settlements and fortifications. The mention of "or Sheba" suggests a textual variant or an alternative name, which is not uncommon in ancient manuscripts. This dual naming may reflect the merging of tribal territories or a historical evolution of the name. Moladah: Persons / Places / Events 1. BeershebaA significant city in the southern part of ancient Israel, often associated with the patriarchs Abraham and Isaac. It served as a boundary marker for the land of Israel, often mentioned in the phrase "from Dan to Beersheba." 2. Sheba This could be a reference to a location or a variant name for Beersheba. The text suggests a possible overlap or dual naming of the same place. 3. Moladah A town in the Negev region, allotted to the tribe of Simeon. It is mentioned in several Old Testament passages as part of the inheritance of the tribes of Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of InheritanceThe allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, including Simeon, underscores the fulfillment of God's promises. Believers today can reflect on the spiritual inheritance we have in Christ and the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises. Significance of Place Names Understanding the historical and spiritual significance of biblical locations can deepen our appreciation of God's work throughout history. Beersheba, as a place of covenant, reminds us of the importance of our commitments to God and others. God's Faithfulness in Details The specific mention of towns and their allocation to tribes highlights God's attention to detail and His care for His people. This encourages believers to trust in God's provision and guidance in every aspect of life.Verse 2. - Beersheba. A locality well known in Scripture, from Genesis 21:31 onwards. And Sheba. Some would translate here, or Sheba (see below). No doubt the city, of which nothing further is known, derived its name from Beer-sheba, "the well of the oath," close by. It is true that some little difficulty is caused by the omission of this city in 1 Chronicles 4:28, by the identification of Shehah with Beer-sheba in Genesis 26:33, and by the fact that in ver. 6 we are told that there were thirteen cities in this catalogue, whereas there are fourteen. On the other hand, Keil has remarked that in Joshua 15:32 the number of names does not correspond to the whole number of cities given; and we have a Shema, probably a mistake for Sheba, in Joshua 15:26, mentioned before Moladah among the cities of Judah. And, lastly, we have very few instances in Scripture of the disjunctive use of ו, though it seems impossible to deny that it is used in this sense in 1 Kings 18:27. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and includedבְּנַֽחֲלָתָ֑ם (bə·na·ḥă·lā·ṯām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion Beersheba שֶׁ֥בַע (še·ḇa‘) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 884: Beersheba -- 'well of seven', a place in the Negev (or Sheba), וְשֶׁ֖בַע (wə·še·ḇa‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7652: Sheba -- two Israelites Moladah, וּמוֹלָדָֽה׃ (ū·mō·w·lā·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4137: Moladah -- a city in Simeon Links Joshua 19:2 NIVJoshua 19:2 NLT Joshua 19:2 ESV Joshua 19:2 NASB Joshua 19:2 KJV Joshua 19:2 BibleApps.com Joshua 19:2 Biblia Paralela Joshua 19:2 Chinese Bible Joshua 19:2 French Bible Joshua 19:2 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 19:2 They had for their inheritance Beersheba (Josh. Jos) |
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