# #208 | Joshua ch.19. - Shimon. A Cursed Tribe?

From **The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel** by R Alex Israel.

- **Published:** Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:42:00 GMT
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<p>Shimon&#39;s tribal portion is subsumed within the territory of Yehudah. </p><p>Why? </p><p>Is it because of Jacob&#39;s curse? </p><p>If so, why do the Tribe of Levi get an &quot;upgrade&quot; whereas Shimon lose their tribal independence?</p>