1 And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled themselves together at Shiloh, and set up the tent of meeting there: and the land was subdued before them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the whole congregation H5712 (עֵדָה) — a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- assembled together H6950 (קָהַל) — to convoke
- at Shiloh H7887 (שִׁילֹה) — Shiloh, a place in Palestine
- and set up H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
- there. And the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- was subdued H3533 (כָּבַשׁ) — to tread down; hence, negatively, to disregard; positively, to conquer, subjugate, violate
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
2 And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet divided their inheritance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And there remained H3498 (יָתַר) — to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
- among the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- which had not yet received H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- their inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
3 And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go in to possess the land, which Jehovah, the God of your fathers, hath given you?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- ye slack H7503 (רָפָה) — to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)
- to go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- hath given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
4 Appoint for you three men of each tribe: and I will send them, and they shall arise, and walk through the land, and describe it according to their inheritance; and they shall come unto me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Give out H3051 (יָהַב) — to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come
- from among you three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- and I will send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- them, and they shall rise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- through the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and describe H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- it according H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- to the inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- of them; and they shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
5 And they shall divide it into seven portions: Judah shall abide in his border on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their border on the north.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they shall divide H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- it into seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- parts H2506 (חֵלֶק) — properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment
- Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- shall abide H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- in their coast H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- on the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- and the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- in their coasts H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- on the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
6 And ye shall describe the land into seven portions, and bring the description hither to me; and I will cast lots for you here before Jehovah our God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye shall therefore describe H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- parts H2506 (חֵלֶק) — properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment
- and bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- hither to me, that I may cast H3384 (יָרָה) — properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the f…
- lots H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
- for you here before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
7 For the Levites have no portion among you; for the priesthood of Jehovah is their inheritance: and Gad and Reuben and the half-tribe of Manasseh have received their inheritance beyond the Jordan eastward, which Moses the servant of Jehovah gave them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- have no part H2506 (חֵלֶק) — properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment
- among H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- you; for the priesthood H3550 (כְּהֻנָּה) — priesthood
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- their inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- and Gad H1410 (גָּד) — Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet
- and Reuben H7205 (רְאוּבֵן) — Reuben, a son of Jacob
- and half H2677 (חֵצִי) — the half or middle
- the tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- have received H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- beyond H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
- Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- on the east H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
- which Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- the servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
8 And the men arose, and went: and Joshua charged them that went to describe the land, saying, Go and walk through the land, and describe it, and come again to me; and I will cast lots for you here before Jehovah in Shiloh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and went away H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- charged H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- them that went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- to describe H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and walk H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- through the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and describe H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- it, and come again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to me, that I may here cast H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- lots H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
- for you before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in Shiloh H7887 (שִׁילֹה) — Shiloh, a place in Palestine
9 And the men went and passed through the land, and described it by cities into seven portions in a book; and they came to Joshua unto the camp at Shiloh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and passed through H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and described H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- it by cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- into seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- parts H2506 (חֵלֶק) — properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment
- in a book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- to the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- at Shiloh H7887 (שִׁילֹה) — Shiloh, a place in Palestine
10 And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before Jehovah: and there Joshua divided the land unto the children of Israel according to their divisions.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- cast H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- lots H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
- for them in Shiloh H7887 (שִׁילֹה) — Shiloh, a place in Palestine
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and there Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- divided H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- unto the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- according to their divisions H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
11 And the lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin came up according to their families: and the border of their lot went out between the children of Judah and the children of Joseph.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the lot H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
- of the tribe H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- according to their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- and the coast H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of their lot H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
- came forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- between the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
12 And their border on the north quarter was from the Jordan; and the border went up to the side of Jericho on the north, and went up through the hill-country westward; and the goings out thereof were at the wilderness of Beth-aven.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And their border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- on the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- side H6285 (פֵּאָה) — properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. direction, region, extremity
- was from Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- and the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to the side H3802 (כָּתֵף) — the shoulder (proper, i.e. upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything
- of Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine
- side, and went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- through the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- westward H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- and the goings out H8444 (תּוֹצָאָה) — (only in plural collective) exit, i.e. (geographical) boundary, or (figuratively) deliverance, (actively) source
- thereof were at the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- of Beth–aven H1007 (בֵּית אָוֶן) — Beth-Aven, a place in Palestine
13 And the border passed along from thence to Luz, to the side of Luz (the same is Beth-el), southward; and the border went down to Ataroth-addar, by the mountain that lieth on the south of Beth-horon the nether.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- went over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- from thence toward Luz H3870 (לוּז) — Luz, the name of two places in Palestine
- to the side H3802 (כָּתֵף) — the shoulder (proper, i.e. upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything
- of Luz H3870 (לוּז) — Luz, the name of two places in Palestine
- Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
- southward H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- descended H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to Ataroth–adar H5853 (עַטְרוֹת אַדָּר) — Atroth-Addar, a place in Palestine
- near the hill H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- on the south side H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- of the nether H8481 (תַּחְתּוֹן) — bottommost
- Beth–horon H1032 (בֵּית חוֹרוֹן) — Beth-Choron, the name of two adjoining places in Palestine
14 And the border extended thence, and turned about on the west quarter southward, from the mountain that lieth before Beth-horon southward; and the goings out thereof were at Kiriath-baal (the same is Kiriath-jearim), a city of the children of Judah: this was the west quarter.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- was drawn H8388 (תָּאַר) — to delineate; reflex. to extend
- and compassed H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- the corner H6285 (פֵּאָה) — properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. direction, region, extremity
- of the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- southward H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- from the hill H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Beth–horon H1032 (בֵּית חוֹרוֹן) — Beth-Choron, the name of two adjoining places in Palestine
- and the goings out H8444 (תּוֹצָאָה) — (only in plural collective) exit, i.e. (geographical) boundary, or (figuratively) deliverance, (actively) source
- thereof were at Kirjath–baal H7154 (קִרְיַת בַּעַל) — Kirjath-Baal, a place in Palestine
- Kirjath–jearim H7157 (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים) — Kirjath-Jearim or Kirjath-Arim, a place in Palestine
- a city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- the west H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- quarter H6285 (פֵּאָה) — properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. direction, region, extremity
15 And the south quarter was from the uttermost part of Kiriath-jearim; and the border went out westward, and went out to the fountain of the waters of Nephtoah;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- quarter H6285 (פֵּאָה) — properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. direction, region, extremity
- from the end H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of Kirjath–jearim H7157 (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים) — Kirjath-Jearim or Kirjath-Arim, a place in Palestine
- and the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- on the west H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- and went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to the well H4599 (מַעְיָן) — a fountain (also collectively), figuratively, a source (of satisfaction)
- of waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of Nephtoah H5318 (נֶפְתּוֹחַ) — Nephtoach, a place in Palestine
16 and the border went down to the uttermost part of the mountain that lieth before the valley of the son of Hinnom, which is in the vale of Rephaim northward; and it went down to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of the Jebusite southward, and went down to En-rogel;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- came down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to the end H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- of the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Hinnom H2011 (הִנֹּם) — Hinnom, apparently a Jebusite
- in the valley H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- of the giants H7497 (רָפָא) — a giant
- on the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- and descended H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- to the side H3802 (כָּתֵף) — the shoulder (proper, i.e. upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything
- of Jebusi H2983 (יְבוּסִי) — a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus
- on the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- to En–rogel H5883 (עֵין רֹגֵל) — En-Rogel, a place near Jerusalem
17 and it extended northward, and went out at En-shemesh, and went out to Geliloth, which is over against the ascent of Adummim; and it went down to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And was drawn H8388 (תָּאַר) — to delineate; reflex. to extend
- from the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- and went forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to En–shemesh H5885 (עֵין שֶׁמֶשׁ) — En-Shemesh, a place in Palestine
- toward Geliloth H1553 (גְּלִילוֹת) — Geliloth, a place in Palestine
- over against H5227 (נֹכַח) — properly, the front part; used adverbially (especially with preposition), opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of
- the going up H4608 (מַעֲלֶה) — an elevation, i.e. (concretely) acclivity or platform; abstractly (the relation or state) a rise or (figuratively) priority
- of Adummim H131 (אֲדֻמִּים) — Adummim, a pass in Palestine
- and descended H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to the stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- of Bohan H932 (בֹּהַן) — thumb, Bohan, an Israelite
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Reuben H7205 (רְאוּבֵן) — Reuben, a son of Jacob
18 and it passed along to the side over against the Arabah northward, and went down unto the Arabah;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And passed along H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- toward the side H3802 (כָּתֵף) — the shoulder (proper, i.e. upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything
- over against H4136 (מוּל) — properly, abrupt, i.e. a precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially (with prepositional prefix) opposite
- Arabah H6160 (עֲרָבָה) — a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea
- northward H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- and went down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- unto Arabah H6160 (עֲרָבָה) — a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea
19 and the border passed along to the side of Beth-hoglah northward; and the goings out of the border were at the north bay of the Salt Sea, at the south end of the Jordan: this was the south border.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- passed along H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- to the side H3802 (כָּתֵף) — the shoulder (proper, i.e. upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything
- of Beth–hoglah H1031 (בֵּית חׇגְלָה) — Beth-Choglah, a place in Palestine
- northward H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- and the outgoings H8444 (תּוֹצָאָה) — (only in plural collective) exit, i.e. (geographical) boundary, or (figuratively) deliverance, (actively) source
- of the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- were at the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- bay H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- of the salt H4417 (מֶלַח) — properly, powder, i.e. (specifically) salt (as easily pulverized and dissolved)
- sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- at the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- end H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- coast H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
20 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- was the border H1379 (גָּבַל) — properly, to twist as a rope; to bound (as by a line)
- of it on the east H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- side H6285 (פֵּאָה) — properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. direction, region, extremity
- the inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- by the coasts H1367 (גְּבוּלָה) — a boundary, region
- thereof round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- according to their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
21 Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, and Beth-hoglah, and Emek-keziz,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of the tribe H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- according to their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- were Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine
- and Beth–hoglah H1031 (בֵּית חׇגְלָה) — Beth-Choglah, a place in Palestine
- and the valley H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- of Keziz H7104 (קְצִיץ) — Keziz, a valley in Palestine
22 and Beth-arabah, and Zemaraim, and Beth-el,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Beth–arabah H1026 (בֵּית הָעֲרָבָה) — Beth-ha-Arabah, a place in Palestine
- and Zemaraim H6787 (צְמָרַיִם) — Tsemarajim, a place in Palestine
- and Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
23 and Avvim, and Parah, and Ophrah,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Avim H5761 (עַוִּים) — Avvim (as inhabited by Avvites), a place in Palestine (with the article prefix)
- and Parah H6511 (פָּרָה) — Parah, a place in Palestine
- and Ophrah H6084 (עׇפְרָה) — Ophrah, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine
24 and Chephar-ammoni, and Ophni, and Geba; twelve cities with their villages:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Chephar–haammonai H3726 (כְּפַר הָעַמּוֹנִי) — Kefar-ha-Ammoni, a place in Palestine
- and Ophni H6078 (עׇפְנִי) — an Ophnite (collectively) or inhabitants of Ophen
- and Gaba H1387 (גֶּבַע) — Geba, a place in Palestine
- twelve H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- twelve H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- with their villages H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
25 Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Gibeon H1391 (גִּבְעוֹן) — Gibon, a place in Palestine
- and Ramah H7414 (רָמָה) — Ramah, the name of four places in Palestine
- and Beeroth H881 (בְּאֵרוֹת) — Beeroth, a place in Palestine
26 and Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Mizpeh H4708 (מִצְפֶּה) — Mitspeh, the name of five places in Palestine
- and Chephirah H3716 (כְּפִירָה) — Kephirah, a place in Palestine
- and Mozah H4681 (מֹצָה) — Motsah, a place in Palestine
27 and Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Rekem H7552 (רֶקֶם) — Rekem, the name of a place in Palestine, also of a Midianite and an Israelite
- and Irpeel H3416 (יִרְפְּאֵל) — Jirpeel, a place in Palestine
- and Taralah H8634 (תַּרְאֲלָה) — Taralah, a place in Palestine
28 and Zelah, Eleph, and the Jebusite (the same is Jerusalem), Gibeath, and Kiriath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Zelah H6762 (צֶלַע) — Tsela, a place in Palestine
- Eleph H507 (אֶלֶף) — Eleph, a place in Palestine
- and Jebusi H2983 (יְבוּסִי) — a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus
- Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- Gibeath H1394 (גִּבְעַת) — Gibath
- Kirjath H7157 (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים) — Kirjath-Jearim or Kirjath-Arim, a place in Palestine
- fourteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- fourteen H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- with their villages H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
- the inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- according to their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people