unfoldingWord_en_tn/jos/19/08.md

This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon

The land and cities that the tribe of Simeon received are spoken of as if they were an inheritance that they received as a permanent possession. Alternate translation: "This was the land and the cities that the tribe of Simeon received as an inheritance" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

clan by clan

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "which Joshua gave to their clans" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)