Joshua 18:11

New International Reader's Version

The first lot drawn out was for the tribe of Benjamin, according to its family groups. The territory they were given was located between the tribes of the people of Judah and the people of Joseph. Here are the borders of Benjamin’s territory.

Cross References

Genesis 35:24

The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin.

2 Samuel 2:9

There Abner made Ish-Bosheth king over Gilead, Ashuri and Jezreel. He also made him king over Ephraim, Benjamin and other areas of Israel.

Ezekiel 48:23

“Here is the land for the rest of the tribes. “Benjamin will receive one share. It will reach from the eastern border to the western border.

Deuteronomy 13:12

The Lord your God is giving you towns to live in. But suppose you hear something bad about one of those towns.

Joshua 18:10

Then Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh in the sight of the Lord. There he gave out a share of land to each of the remaining tribes in Israel.

Joshua 18:12

On the north side their border started at the Jordan River. It went past the north slope of Jericho. Then it headed west into the central hill country. It came to an end at the Desert of Beth Aven.