New International Version“Simeon will have one portion; it will border the territory of Benjamin from east to west.
New Living TranslationSouth of Benjamin’s territory lies that of Simeon, also extending across the land from east to west.
English Standard VersionAdjoining the territory of Benjamin, from the east side to the west, Simeon, one portion.
Berean Standard BibleSimeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west.
King James BibleAnd by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the west side, Simeon shall have a portion.
New King James Versionby the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west, Simeon shall have one section;
New American Standard BibleBeside the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, Simeon, one portion.
NASB 1995“Beside the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, Simeon, one portion.
NASB 1977“And beside the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, Simeon, one portion.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd beside the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, Simeon, one portion.
Amplified BibleBeside the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, Simeon, one portion.
Christian Standard BibleNext to the territory of Benjamin, from the east side to the west, will be Simeon—one portion.
Holman Christian Standard BibleNext to the territory of Benjamin, from the east side to the west, will be Simeon—one portion.
American Standard VersionAnd by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the west side, Simeon, one portion.
English Revised VersionAnd by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the west side; Simeon, one portion.
GOD'S WORD® Translation[Simeon] will have one part of the land and border Benjamin on the south. It will extend from the eastern border to the western border.
International Standard VersionAdjacent to the border of Benjamin running from east to west, Simeon is to retain one portion.
NET BibleNext to the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, Simeon will have one portion.
New Heart English BibleBy the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, Simeon, one portion.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd by the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, Simeon shall have a portion. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSimeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west.
World English Bible“By the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, Simeon, one portion. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand by the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, Simeon, one [portion];
Young's Literal Translation and by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the west side, Simeon one,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd upon the bound of Benjamin from the side east even to the side of the sea, Simeon, one. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd over against the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, one portion for Simeon.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd opposite the border of Benjamin, from the eastern region, even to the western region, there shall be one portion for Simeon.
New American BibleAlong the territory of Benjamin from the eastern border to the western border: Simeon, one portion.
New Revised Standard VersionAdjoining the territory of Benjamin, from the east side to the west, Simeon, one portion. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd by the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, Simeon shall have a portion.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd opposite the border of Benyamin from the east wind and unto the west wind of Shemon OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the west side: Simeon, one portion.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd from the borders of Benjamin, from the eastern parts to the western, Symeon, one.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Portions for the Remaining Tribes23As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. 24Simeonwill have one portionborderingthe territoryof Benjaminfrom easttowest.25Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.…
Cross References Joshua 19:1-9The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...
Genesis 49:13-21Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. / Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. ...
Numbers 34:13-29So Moses commanded the Israelites, “Apportion this land by lot as an inheritance. The LORD has commanded that it be given to the nine and a half tribes. / For the tribes of the Reubenites and Gadites, along with the half-tribe of Manasseh, have already received their inheritance. / These two and a half tribes have received their inheritance across the Jordan from Jericho, toward the sunrise.” ...
Deuteronomy 33:18-24Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.” / Concerning Gad he said: “Blessed is he who enlarges the domain of Gad! He lies down like a lion and tears off an arm or a head. ...
1 Chronicles 6:63-81The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. / So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. / They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. ...
Isaiah 11:13-14Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart, and the adversaries of Judah will be cut off. Ephraim will no longer envy Judah, nor will Judah harass Ephraim. / They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.
Jeremiah 31:1-6“At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.” / This is what the LORD says: “The people who survived the sword found favor in the wilderness when Israel went to find rest.” / The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion. ...
Zechariah 10:6-12I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them. / Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their hearts will be glad as with wine. Their children will see it and be joyful; their hearts will rejoice in the LORD. / I will whistle for them to gather, for I have redeemed them; and they will be as numerous as they once were. ...
Revelation 7:4-8And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ...
Revelation 21:12-14The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. / The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Matthew 19:28Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Luke 22:30so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Acts 26:7the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.
Romans 11:1-5I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...
Hebrews 8:8-12But God found fault with the people and said: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, because they did not abide by My covenant, and I disregarded them, declares the Lord. / For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ...
Treasury of Scripture And by the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, Simeon shall have a portion. Simeon. Genesis 29:33 And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that Iwas hated, he hath therefore given me thisson also: and she called his name Simeon. Genesis 49:5-7 Simeon and Leviare brethren; instruments of crueltyare in their habitations… Joshua 19:1-9 And the second lot came forth to Simeon,even for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families: and their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah… Jump to Previous AdjoiningBenjaminBorderEastLimitPartPortionSideSimeonTerritoryWestJump to Next AdjoiningBenjaminBorderEastLimitPartPortionSideSimeonTerritoryWestEzekiel 48 1.The portions of the twelve tribes;8.of the sanctuary;15.of the city and suburbs;21.and of the prince.23.The portions of the twelve tribes.30.The dimensions and gates of the city.Simeon will have one portionThe tribe of Simeon, originally one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was initially allocated land within the territory of Judah ( Joshua 19:1-9). This allocation in Ezekiel's vision signifies a restoration and reorganization of the tribes in the future. The mention of Simeon having a distinct portion highlights the inclusivity and restoration of all tribes in the eschatological vision, despite their historical absorption into Judah. bordering the territory of Benjamin
The placement of Simeon's portion next to Benjamin's territory reflects a harmonious arrangement among the tribes. Historically, Benjamin was located between the northern and southern kingdoms, often serving as a bridge between them. This positioning in Ezekiel's vision may symbolize unity and reconciliation among the tribes, as Benjamin was known for its strategic and unifying location (Judges 21:14-24). from east to west
The description of the land allocation from east to west indicates a linear and organized distribution of the tribal territories. This east-to-west orientation is consistent with the layout of the land in Ezekiel's vision, emphasizing order and divine planning. It also reflects the comprehensive nature of God's promise to restore the land to His people, ensuring each tribe receives its inheritance in the renewed land. Persons / Places / Events 1. GadOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah. The tribe of Gad was known for its warriors and settled on the east side of the Jordan River. 2. ZebulunAnother tribe of Israel, named after the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. Zebulun's territory was located in the northern part of Israel, and it was known for its maritime activities. 3. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. His visions and prophecies often included detailed descriptions of the future restoration of Israel. 4. The Land AllotmentThis chapter of Ezekiel describes the division of the land among the tribes of Israel in a future restoration, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. 5. The Vision of RestorationEzekiel's vision in this chapter is part of a larger prophetic message about the restoration of Israel, emphasizing God's covenant and the hope of renewal. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesThe detailed allotment of land to the tribes of Israel in Ezekiel 48 demonstrates God's unwavering commitment to His covenant with His people. Believers can trust in God's promises and His faithfulness in their own lives. Unity and Diversity in God's PlanThe distinct portions for each tribe highlight the diversity within the unity of God's people. In the body of Christ, each member has a unique role and purpose, contributing to the whole. Hope in RestorationEzekiel's vision offers hope for restoration and renewal. In times of personal or communal exile, believers can find encouragement in God's promise to restore and renew. The Importance of InheritanceThe inheritance of land for each tribe signifies the importance of spiritual inheritance for believers today. Our inheritance in Christ is secure and eternal. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 48
Who were the 12 tribes of Israel?
What is the significance of the Tribe of Simeon?
What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?
How do we reconcile the detailed land allotments in Ezekiel 48 with other biblical passages that describe differing boundaries for these tribes?
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Hebrew Simeonשִׁמְע֥וֹן(šim·‘ō·wn)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8095:Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wifewill have one portionאֶחָֽד׃(’e·ḥāḏ)Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259:United, one, firstborderingוְעַ֣ל ׀(wə·‘al)Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstthe territoryגְּב֣וּל(gə·ḇūl)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1366:A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosedof Benjaminבִּנְיָמִ֗ן(bin·yā·min)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144:Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelitesfrom eastקָדִ֛ימָה(qā·ḏî·māh)Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6921:The fore, front part, the Easttoעַד־(‘aḏ-)Preposition
Strong's 5704:As far as, even to, up to, until, whilewest.יָ֖מָּה(yām·māh)Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3220:A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin
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