Joshua 19:19
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Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

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Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

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Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

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Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

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And Hapharaim, and Shion, and Anaharath,

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Haphraim, Shion, Anaharath,

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Hapharaim, Shion, and Anaharath,

NASB 1995
and Hapharaim and Shion and Anaharath,

NASB 1977
and Hapharaim and Shion and Anaharath,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Hapharaim and Shion and Anaharath,

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and Hapharaim and Shion and Anaharath,

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Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

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Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

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and Hapharaim, and Shion, and Anaharath,

English Revised Version
and Hapharaim, and Shion, and Anaharath;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

Good News Translation
Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

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Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

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Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

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Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

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and Hapharaim, and Shion, and Anaharath,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Hapharaim, and Shihon, and Anaharath,

World English Bible
Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Haphraim, and Shihon, and Anaharath,

Young's Literal Translation
and Haphraim, and Shihon, and Anaharath,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hapharaim, and Shihon and Anaharoth,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Hapharaim and Seen and Anaharath,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Hapharaim, and Shion, and Anaharath,

New American Bible
Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,

New Revised Standard Version
Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Haphraim, Shinan, Ahtar,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Khaphiram and Shenan and Akhthar
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Hapharaim, and Shion, and Anaharath;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Agin, and Siona, and Reeroth,

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Context
Issachar's Inheritance
18Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, 19Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, 20Rabbith, Kishion, Ebez,…

Cross References
Joshua 15:21-32
These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...

Joshua 21:9-19
From the tribes of Judah and Simeon, they designated these cities by name / to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clans of the Levites, because the first lot fell to them: / They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.) ...

1 Chronicles 6:54-60
Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...

1 Chronicles 6:64-81
So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. / They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. / And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: ...

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; ...

1 Samuel 7:16-17
Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. / Then he would return to Ramah because his home was there, and there he judged Israel and built an altar to the LORD.

1 Samuel 10:5
After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.

2 Samuel 2:1-4
Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ...

2 Samuel 5:1-5
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. ...

2 Kings 2:1-2
Shortly before the LORD took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal, / and Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel.

2 Kings 4:8-10
One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”

2 Chronicles 11:5-10
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

Nehemiah 11:25-30
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

Matthew 2:1-6
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ...

Matthew 4:12-16
When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee. / 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: ...


Treasury of Scripture

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Hapharaim
The name "Hapharaim" is derived from the Hebrew root "חָפַר" (chaphar), which means "to dig" or "to search." This suggests a place that may have been known for its wells or pits, possibly indicating a settlement with a reliable water source. In the context of the tribal allotments in the Book of Joshua, Hapharaim represents one of the towns given to the tribe of Issachar. The mention of this town highlights the meticulous division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham. Historically, the exact location of Hapharaim is uncertain, but its inclusion in the biblical text underscores the importance of each tribe having its own inheritance, a testament to God's faithfulness and provision.

Shion
"Shion" is another town listed in the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar. The name may be related to the Hebrew word "שִׁיאוֹן" (shiyon), which can mean "ruin" or "desolation." This could imply that Shion was a place that had experienced destruction or was built upon ruins. Theologically, the mention of Shion serves as a reminder of the transient nature of human settlements and the enduring promise of God to restore and bless His people. The historical context of Shion is not well-documented, but its inclusion in the tribal allotments signifies the comprehensive nature of God's plan for His people, ensuring that each tribe had a place to call home.

Anaharath
The town of "Anaharath" is part of the territory allocated to Issachar. The name may derive from the Hebrew root "נַחַר" (nahar), meaning "to snort" or "to breathe hard," possibly indicating a place associated with strong winds or a notable geographical feature. Anaharath's mention in the biblical text highlights the diversity of the land given to the Israelites, from fertile plains to rugged terrains. This diversity reflects the richness of God's creation and His ability to provide for His people in various environments. While the precise location of Anaharath remains uncertain, its inclusion in the list of towns emphasizes the detailed and intentional nature of God's distribution of the land, ensuring that each tribe had a unique and suitable inheritance.

(19) El Farriyeh (sheet 6),En-N'a-rah (sheet 9, near Endor).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hapharaim,
וַחֲפָרַ֥יִם (wa·ḥă·p̄ā·ra·yim)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2663: A place in Issachar

Shion,
וְשִׁיאֹ֖ן (wə·šî·’ōn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7866: Shion -- a place in Issachar

Anaharath,
וַאֲנָחֲרַֽת׃ (wa·’ă·nā·ḥă·raṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 588: Anaharath -- a city in Issachar


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