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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators explain that this arrangement fulfilled Jacob's ancient prophecy in Genesis 49:7, which stated that Simeon would be 'scattered in Israel.' By receiving an inheritance entirely within Judah's territory, Simeon was separated and dispersed, demonstrating the long-term outworking of God's word.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 19:1–9
18th Century
Theologian
The inheritance of Simeon was taken out of the portion of Judah, which proved to be larger than the population of that tribe required. The Simeonit…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 19:1–9
19th Century
Bishop
Their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah. —The southern part of the inheritance of Judah was given up…
John Gill
On Joshua 19:1
17th Century
Pastor
And the second lot came forth to Simeon
That is, the second of the seven lots, of which Benjamin's was the first; ot…
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 19:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The men of Judah did not oppose taking away the cities within their border, when convinced that they had more than was right. If a true believer ha…