Joshua 19:3
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Hazar Shual, Balah, Ezem,

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Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,

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Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,

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Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,

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And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem,

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Hazar Shual, Balah, Ezem,

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Hazar-shual, Balah, and Ezem,

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and Hazar-shual and Balah and Ezem,

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and Hazar-shual and Balah and Ezem,

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and Hazar-shual and Balah and Ezem,

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and Hazar-shual and Balah and Ezem,

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Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,

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Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,

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and Hazar-shual, and Balah, and Ezem,

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and Hazar-shual, and Balah, and Ezem;

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Hazar Shual, Balah, Ezem,

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Hazar Shual, Balah, Ezem,

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Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,

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Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,

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Hazar Shual, Balah, Ezem,

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and Hazar Shual, and Balah, and Ezem,

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And Hazar-shual, and Balah, and Azem,

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Hazar Shual, Balah, Ezem,
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and Hazar-Shual, and Balah, and Azem,

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and Hazar-Shual, and Balah, and Azem,

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And Hazor-Shual, and Balah, and Azem,
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And Hasersual, Bala and Asem,

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and Hazar-shual, Balah, and Ezem,

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Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,

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Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Darath-taley, Balah, and Azem,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Darath Taaley and Bella and Atsim
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Hazarshual, and Balah, and Ezem;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Arsola, and Bola, and Jason,

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Context
Simeon's Inheritance
2and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, 3 Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, 4Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,…

Cross References
Joshua 15:21-32
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 4:28-33
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...

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; ...

Genesis 10:19
and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.

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 19:29
So when God destroyed the cities of the plain, He remembered Abraham, and He brought Lot out of the catastrophe that destroyed the cities where he had lived.

Numbers 34:2-5
“Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, ...

Judges 1:17
Then the men of Judah went with their brothers the Simeonites, attacked the Canaanites living in Zephath, and devoted the city to destruction. So it was called Hormah.

Judges 1:18
And Judah also captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron—each with its territory.

1 Samuel 27:6
That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.

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; ...

2 Samuel 24:7
They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.

2 Kings 18:8
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city.

Isaiah 15:1-9
This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! / Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. / In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. ...

Jeremiah 48:1-5
Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you. / A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’ ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem,

Hazar-shual

Joshua 15:28,29
And Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah, …

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Joshua 19
1. The lot of Simeon
10. of Zebulun
17. of Issachar
24. of Asher
32. of Naphtali
40. of Dan
49. The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua














Hazar-shual
The name "Hazar-shual" translates to "village of the fox" or "enclosure of the fox" in Hebrew. This name suggests a place that might have been known for its wildlife, particularly foxes, which are often mentioned in the Bible as cunning creatures (Song of Solomon 2:15). The location of Hazar-shual is in the southern part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Simeon, within the larger inheritance of Judah. This reflects the interconnectedness of the tribes and the shared heritage of the Promised Land. Historically, this area was part of the Negev, a semi-arid region that required resilience and adaptability, much like the foxes that might have inhabited it. The mention of Hazar-shual reminds us of God's provision and the importance of community and shared resources among the tribes of Israel.

Balah
"Balah" is another town within the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon. The name itself is less clear in meaning, but it is sometimes associated with "swallowing" or "destruction," possibly indicating a place that had seen conflict or was strategically significant. Balah's inclusion in the list of cities emphasizes the completeness of God's promise to give the Israelites a land of their own. It also highlights the diversity of the land, with each town having its unique characteristics and history. Theologically, Balah can remind us of the transient nature of earthly possessions and the importance of relying on God's eternal promises.

Ezem
"Ezem" is a town whose name means "bone" or "strength" in Hebrew. This could imply a place of fortitude or a stronghold, which would be significant for the tribe of Simeon as they settled in their allotted territory. The name "Ezem" might also suggest a place of refuge or a strategic location for defense. In the broader biblical narrative, the mention of Ezem serves as a reminder of the strength and protection that God provides to His people. It underscores the idea that while the Israelites were given physical land, their true strength and security came from their relationship with God. This encourages believers to seek spiritual strength and refuge in God, who is our ultimate stronghold.

Verse 3. - Hazar-shual. The "hamlet of jackals." The word Hazar is translated "village" in our version (see note on Joshua 15:32). So also with Hazar-susah or Hazar-susim, "the hamlet of horses" (1 Chronicles 4:31) below.

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Hebrew
Hazar-shual,
שׁוּעָ֛ל (šū·‘āl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2705: Hazar-shual -- 'village of the fox', a place in southern Judah

Balah,
וּבָלָ֖ה (ū·ḇā·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1088: Balah -- a place in Simeon

Ezem,
וָעָֽצֶם׃ (wā·‘ā·ṣem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6107: Ezem -- 'bone', a place in the Negev of Judah


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