and all the villages surrounding these cities as far as Baalath-beer (Ramah of the Negev). This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Simeon. Cross References Joshua 19:7 Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan--four cities, along with their villages, Joshua 19:9 The inheritance of the Simeonites was taken from the territory of Judah, because the share for Judah's descendants was too large for them. So the Simeonites received an inheritance within Judah's portion. 1 Samuel 30:27 He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; 1 Chronicles 4:33 and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record: Treasury of Scripture And all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families. Baalath-beer 1 Chronicles 4:33 Ramath 1 Samuel 30:27 ramoth |