Joshua 19:14
New International Version
There the boundary went around on the north to Hannathon and ended at the Valley of Iphtah El.

New Living Translation
The northern boundary of Zebulun passed Hannathon and ended at the valley of Iphtah-el.

English Standard Version
then on the north the boundary turns about to Hannathon, and it ends at the Valley of Iphtahel;

Berean Standard Bible
Then the border circled around the north side of Neah to Hannathon and ended at the Valley of Iphtah-el.

King James Bible
And the border compasseth it on the north side to Hannathon: and the outgoings thereof are in the valley of Jiphthahel:

New King James Version
Then the border went around it on the north side of Hannathon, and it ended in the Valley of Jiphthah El.

New American Standard Bible
Then the border circled around it on the north to Hannathon, and it ended at the Valley of Iphtahel.

NASB 1995
The border circled around it on the north to Hannathon, and it ended at the valley of Iphtahel.

NASB 1977
And the border circled around it on the north to Hannathon, and it ended at the valley of Iphtahel.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the border circled around it on the north to Hannathon, and it ended at the valley of Iphtahel.

Amplified Bible
The border circled it on the north to Hannathon, ending at the Valley of Iphtahel.

Christian Standard Bible
The border then circled around Neah on the north to Hannathon and ended at Iphtah-el Valley,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The border then circled around Neah on the north to Hannathon and ended at the Valley of Iphtah-el,

American Standard Version
and the border turned about it on the north to Hannathon; and the goings out thereof were at the valley of Iphtah-el;

Contemporary English Version
and became the northern border. Then it curved south around Hannathon and went as far west as Iphtahel Valley.

English Revised Version
and the border turned about it on the north to Hannathon: and the goings out thereof were at the valley of Iphtah-el;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
There the border turns north to Hannathon and ends at the valley of Iphtah El.

Good News Translation
On the north the border turned toward Hannathon, ending at Iphtahel Valley.

International Standard Version
On the north of Neah, the boundary turned toward Hannathon, terminating at Iphtah-el Valley

Majority Standard Bible
Then the border circled around the north side of Neah to Hannathon and ended at the Valley of Iphtah-el.

NET Bible
It then turned on the north to Hannathon and ended at the Valley of Iphtah El.

New Heart English Bible
The border turned around it on the north to Hannathon; and it ended at the Valley of Iphtah El;

Webster's Bible Translation
And the border compasseth it on the north side to Hannathon: and the limits of it are in the valley of Jiphthah-el:

World English Bible
The border turned around it on the north to Hannathon; and it ended at the valley of Iphtah El;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the border has gone around it, from the north to Hannathon; and its outgoings have been [in] the Valley of Jiphthah-El,

Young's Literal Translation
and the border hath gone round about it, from the north to Hannathon; and its outgoings have been in the valley of Jiphthah-El,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the bound encompassed it from the north of Hanathon: and its outgoings were the valley of Jiphthahel:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it turneth about to the north of Hanathon: and the outgoings thereof are the valley of Jephtahel,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And it circles to the north at Hannathon. And its exits are at the Valley of Iphtahel;

New American Bible
Skirting north of Hannathon, the boundary ended at the valley of Iphtahel.

New Revised Standard Version
then on the north the boundary makes a turn to Hannathon, and it ends at the valley of Iphtah-el;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the border turned around the north side of Haditon; and the limits thereof ended at the Valley of Chiphtanael;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the border went around from the north of Khadithun and its limits were at the valley of Kaphtanayel
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the border turned about it on the north to Hannathon; and the goings out thereof were at the valley of Iphtahel;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the borders shall come round northward to Amoth, and their going out shall be at Gaephael,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Zebulun's Inheritance
13From there it crossed eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon and curved around toward Neah. 14Then the border circled around the north side of Neah to Hannathon and ended at the Valley of Iphtah-el. 15It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages.…

Cross References
Joshua 18:19
The border continued to the northern slope of Beth-hoglah and came out at the northern bay of the Salt Sea, at the mouth of the Jordan. This was the southern border.

Joshua 15:10
The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah.

Judges 1:33
Naphtali failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and Beth-anath. So the Naphtalites also lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, but the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and Beth-anath served them as forced laborers.

1 Chronicles 6:62
The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.

1 Chronicles 6:77
The Merarites (the rest of the Levites) received the following: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Rimmono and Tabor, together with their pasturelands.

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; ...

2 Samuel 24:2-7
So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” / But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” / Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab and against the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army departed from the presence of the king to register the troops of Israel. ...

Ezekiel 48:1-7
“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. ...

Ezekiel 48:23-29
As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. ...

Numbers 34:7-9
Your northern border will run from the Great Sea directly to Mount Hor, / and from Mount Hor to Lebo-hamath, then extend to Zedad, / continue to Ziphron, and end at Hazar-enan. This will be your boundary on the north.

Deuteronomy 3:13-17
To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. / To Machir I gave Gilead, ...

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

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— ...

Luke 4:14-15
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.

John 4:3-4
He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria.


Treasury of Scripture

And the border compasses it on the north side to Hannathon: and the outgoings thereof are in the valley of Jiphthahel:

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Border Boundary Circled Compasseth El Ended Ending Ends Iphtah Iphtahel Iph'tahel Iphtah-El Jiphthahel Jiphthah-El Limits North Northwards Outgoings Round Side Thereof Turned Turns Valley
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Joshua 19
1. The lot of Simeon
10. of Zebulun
17. of Issachar
24. of Asher
32. of Naphtali
40. of Dan
49. The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua














Then the border
The term "border" in this context refers to the territorial boundaries assigned to the tribes of Israel. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "גְּבוּל" (gevul), which signifies a limit or boundary. This reflects the divine allocation of land, emphasizing God's sovereignty in determining the inheritance of each tribe. The concept of borders in the biblical narrative often symbolizes God's order and provision, ensuring that each tribe has its designated place within the Promised Land.

curved northward
The phrase "curved northward" indicates a change in direction, suggesting a specific and intentional delineation of territory. The Hebrew root for "curved" is "סָבַב" (sabab), meaning to turn or go around. This directional change highlights the precision with which God instructed the Israelites to divide the land, ensuring clarity and fairness in the distribution. It also serves as a reminder of the meticulous care God takes in guiding His people, both in physical and spiritual journeys.

to Hannathon
Hannathon is identified as a location within the tribal allotment. The name "Hannathon" is derived from the Hebrew "חַנָּתוֹן" (Channathon), which may mean "gracious" or "favored." This reflects the grace of God in providing for His people. Archaeological evidence suggests that Hannathon was a significant settlement during the biblical period, underscoring the historical reality of the biblical narrative and God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel.

and ended
The phrase "and ended" signifies the conclusion of the border's description. The Hebrew word "תַּמָּה" (tamam) means to complete or finish. This completion of the boundary line symbolizes the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land. It serves as a testament to God's faithfulness and the importance of obedience to His commands in order to receive His blessings.

at the Valley of Iphtah-el
The "Valley of Iphtah-el" marks a geographical landmark within the tribal territory. The name "Iphtah-el" is derived from the Hebrew "יִפְתָּח־אֵל" (Yiphtach-el), which can be translated as "God opens" or "God will open." This name reflects the belief in God's providence and the opening of new opportunities and blessings for His people. The valley, as a fertile and strategic location, symbolizes the abundance and sustenance that God provides. Historically, valleys were crucial for agriculture and settlement, reinforcing the idea of God's provision and care for His people in the land He has given them.

(14) Hannathon (Kefr-'Andn, sheet 9) is the northeast corner of the boundary. The valley (ravine) of Jiphthah-el (God's opening) seems to be the gorge running south-west from the north of Hannathon towards the plain.

Verse 14. - Compasseth it. The verb נסב is here used transitively. The meaning is that the border makes a curve round the city of Neah. Neah seems to have been the extreme eastern border. Methoar is supposed to be the Pual participle, and has been freely translated, "which is marked out," or, "which belongs to," Neah. But the passage is obscure. Knobel could alter the reading, in view of the grammatical difficulty. Yet this, perhaps, is not insuperable in view of Joshua 3:14 (see Gesen, 'Grammar,' sec. 108, 2. c.). Valley. גֵי. (see note on Joshua 8:13; 15:8). So in ver. 27.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the border
הַגְּב֔וּל (hag·gə·ḇūl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

circled around
וְנָסַ֤ב (wə·nā·saḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround

the north side
מִצְּפ֖וֹן (miṣ·ṣə·p̄ō·wn)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

[of Neah]
אֹתוֹ֙ (’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

to Hannathon
חַנָּתֹ֑ן (ḥan·nā·ṯōn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2615: Hannathon -- a place in Zebulun

and ended
וְהָיוּ֙ (wə·hā·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

at the Valley of Iphtah-el.
גֵּ֖י (gê)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1516: A valley


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