Simeon’s inheritance consisted of cities that were located within Judah’s territory, because the latter’s allotment “proved to be too large for them.” (Jos 19:1-9; MAPS, Vol. 1 pp. 744, 947)

enclaves in the territory of other tribes. (Jos 21:3-41) In this manner Jacob’s deathbed prophecy concerning Simeon and Levi was fulfilled, that ‘they shall have a portion in Jacob, but will be scattered in Israel.’​—Ge 49:7.