Joshua 18:27
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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

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And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, and Taralah,

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and Rekem and Irpeel and Taralah,

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and Rekem and Irpeel and Taralah,

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and Rekem and Irpeel and Taralah,

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and Rekem and Irpeel and Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

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and Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,

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and Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah;

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Rekem, Ir Peel, Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

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and Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,

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And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,
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and Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,

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and Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,

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And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,
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And Recem, Jarephel and Tharela,

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and Rekem, Irpeel, and Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,

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Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Rakim, Repeel, Taralah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Reqem and Raphael and Tarala
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Phira, and Caphan, and Nacan, and Selecan, and Thareela,

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Context
Benjamin's Inheritance
26Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah, 27Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah, 28Zelah, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.…

Cross References
Joshua 15:7
Then the border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to Gilgal, which faces the Ascent of Adummim south of the ravine. It continued along the waters of En-shemesh and came out at En-rogel.

Joshua 19:10-16
The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...

Judges 1:30
Zebulun failed to drive out the inhabitants of Kitron and Nahalol; so the Canaanites lived among them and served as forced laborers.

1 Kings 4:7-19
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...

1 Chronicles 6:54-81
Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...

Nehemiah 11:25-36
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

Ezekiel 48:1-29
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Numbers 34:1-12
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, ...

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
Concerning 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.”

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Matthew 4:13-16
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...

Mark 1:16-20
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...

Luke 4:31-32
Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. / They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.

John 1:43-51
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” ...


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Joshua 18
1. The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh
2. The remainder of the land is described, and divided into seven parts
10. Joshua distributes it by lot
11. The lot and border of Benjamin
21. Their cities














Rekem
Rekem is one of the towns listed in the allotment of land for the tribe of Benjamin. The name Rekem is not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, which suggests it may have been a smaller or less significant settlement during the time of Joshua. The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, including Benjamin, was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land of Canaan. This distribution underscores the importance of each tribe having its own inheritance, as seen in Genesis 12:7. The specific mention of Rekem highlights the detailed nature of the land division, ensuring that every part of the Promised Land was accounted for and given to the Israelites.

Irpeel
Irpeel is another town within the territory of Benjamin. Like Rekem, it is not frequently mentioned in other biblical texts, indicating it may have been a smaller community. The inclusion of such towns in the biblical record emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the land distribution. Each town, regardless of its size or prominence, played a role in the overall structure of the tribal territories. This reflects the biblical principle that every part of the community is significant, echoing the New Testament teaching in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 about the body of Christ, where every member is important.

Taralah
Taralah is also listed among the towns in Benjamin's inheritance. The specific mention of these towns, including Taralah, serves to provide a historical and geographical context for the readers of the Bible. It helps to paint a picture of the ancient landscape of Israel and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people. The detailed recording of these towns in the biblical narrative underscores the faithfulness of God in giving the land to the Israelites as He had promised. This meticulous record-keeping also serves as a testament to the historical reliability of the biblical account, providing a framework for understanding the settlement patterns of the Israelite tribes.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Rekem
A town allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. Its exact location is not definitively known today, but it was part of the inheritance given to the Benjamites as they settled in the Promised Land.

2. Irpeel
Another town within the territory of Benjamin. Like Rekem, its precise location is uncertain, but it was significant enough to be mentioned in the division of the land.

3. Taralah
A town listed among the cities of Benjamin. The mention of these towns highlights the detailed nature of the land allotment process.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises
The detailed allotment of land to the tribes of Israel, including Benjamin, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the land.

The Importance of Inheritance
The specific mention of towns like Rekem, Irpeel, and Taralah underscores the importance of inheritance and the tangible blessings God provides to His people.

The Role of Community in God's Plan
The division of land among the tribes emphasizes the communal aspect of God's plan for His people, where each tribe and family has a place and role.

Challenges in Possessing God's Promises
The historical context of the Benjamites' struggle to fully possess their land serves as a reminder of the challenges believers may face in fully realizing God's promises in their lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Rekem,
וְרֶ֥קֶם (wə·re·qem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7552: Rekem -- 'having many colors', a Midianite king, also two Israelites, also a city in Benjamin

Irpeel,
וְיִרְפְּאֵ֖ל (wə·yir·pə·’êl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3416: Irpeel -- 'God will heal', a place in Benjamin

Taralah,
וְתַרְאֲלָֽה׃ (wə·ṯar·’ă·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8634: Taralah -- a city in Benjamin


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