Joshua 19:6Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities with their villages;
The setting
Canaan, ~1400 BC. The tribe of Simeon, once nearly extinct after the golden calf incident, is receiving thirteen cities. Though small, they're being carefully provided for within Judah's territory. Modern-day Negev desert region, Israel.
The emotion here: careful precision documenting divine justice
The original word
arba (אַרְבָּעָה) — four, representing completeness in Hebrew thought
Why it matters
Simeon was the smallest tribe by this time, having lost 63% of their population during the wilderness wanderings
Read with care
What most readers miss in Joshua 19:6
Thirteen cities for the smallest tribe shows God doesn't forget the overlooked
Common misconceptionThese administrative passages seem irrelevant, but they show God's attention to detail for even the smallest, most troubled tribes. Every family matters to Him.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Joshua 19:6
Bible Genome reading
Joshua 19:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Joshua 19:6 comes from the book of Joshua, written during the conquest period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include inheritance, completeness. Notable phrases: thirteen cities; villages.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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