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and all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalath-beer, Ramah of the South. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.

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A Prophecy Fulfilled

Commentators explain that Simeon receiving land within Judah's territory was a direct fulfillment of Jacob's prophecy in Genesis 49:7: "I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel." This placement separated Simeon from its former allies and ultimately led to its absorption, showing how God's long-term plans are woven into the details of history.

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Albert Barnes

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

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

John Gill

On Joshua 19:8

17th Century

Pastor

And all the villages that [were] round about these cities
Not only the suburbs adjoining to those cities which are m…

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Matthew Henry

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…