Jos 19:2-9 | MHM | STEP | v. 2–8 : The cities in Simeon’s territory are listed. Beersheba (also called Sheba) is mentioned first. Ziklag, a city connected to David’s story, is also part of Simeon’s inheritance. To expand their borders and make more room for their people, the Simeonites later took action, as described in 1 Chronicles 4:39-43 .

‏ Joshua 19:2-9

v. 2–8: The cities in Simeon’s territory are listed. Beersheba (also called Sheba) is mentioned first. Ziklag, a city connected to David’s story, is also part of Simeon’s inheritance. To expand their borders and make more room for their people, the Simeonites later took action, as described in 1 Chronicles 4:39-43 ^a.

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v. 9: The land of Judah was found to be too large for its population. Some cities in Judah’s territory were taken and added to Simeon’s lot. The men of Judah did not resist this adjustment, recognizing that it was fair for them to share their abundance with a neighboring tribe that needed land. This situation teaches us to share generously and seek fairness, even when the law might not require it. God directed this adjustment to fulfill Jacob’s prophecy that Simeon would be “divided in Jacob” (Genesis 49:7 ^b).