1. The second assignment made was for the families of the tribe of Simeon. Its territory extended into the land assigned to the tribe of Judah.
2. It included Beersheba, Sheba, Moladah,
3. Hazar Shual, Balah, Ezem,
4. Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,
5. Ziklag, Beth Marcaboth, Hazar Susah,
6. Beth Lebaoth, and Sharuhen: thirteen cities, along with the towns round them.
7. There were also Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan: four cities, along with the towns round them.
8. This included all the towns round these cities as far as Baalath Beer (or Ramah), in the south. This was the land which the families of the tribe of Simeon received as their possession.
9. Since Judah's assignment was larger than was needed, part of its territory was given to the tribe of Simeon.