Joshua 19:26
New International Version
Allammelek, Amad and Mishal. On the west the boundary touched Carmel and Shihor Libnath.

New Living Translation
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. The boundary on the west touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath,

English Standard Version
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west it touches Carmel and Shihor-libnath,

Berean Standard Bible
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath,

King James Bible
And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reacheth to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath;

New King James Version
Alammelech, Amad, and Mishal; it reached to Mount Carmel westward, along the Brook Shihor Libnath.

New American Standard Bible
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal; and it reached to Carmel on the west and Shihor-libnath.

NASB 1995
and Allammelech and Amad and Mishal; and it reached to Carmel on the west and to Shihor-libnath.

NASB 1977
and Allammelech and Amad and Mishal; and it reached to Carmel on the west and to Shihor-libnath.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Allammelech and Amad and Mishal; and it reached to Carmel on the west and to Shihor-libnath.

Amplified Bible
and Allammelech and Amad and Mishal; and on the west it reached to Carmel and to Shihor-libnath.

Christian Standard Bible
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal and reached westward to Carmel and Shihor-libnath.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal and reached westward to Carmel and Shihor-libnath.

American Standard Version
and Allammelech, and Amad, and Mishal; and it reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihor-libnath;

English Revised Version
and Allammelech, and Amad, and Mishal; and it reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihor-libnath;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. The border touches Carmel and Shihor Libnath in the west.

Good News Translation
Allam Melech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west it touched Carmel and Shihor Libnath.

International Standard Version
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal, and on the west Carmel and Shihor-libnath,

Majority Standard Bible
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath,

NET Bible
Alammelech, Amad, and Mishal. Their border touched Carmel to the west and Shihor Libnath.

New Heart English Bible
and Allammelech, and Amad, and Mishal) and it reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihor Libnath.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reacheth to Carmel westward, and to Shihor-libnath;

World English Bible
Allammelech, Amad, Mishal. It reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and it touches against Carmel westward, and against Shihor-Libnath;

Young's Literal Translation
and Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and it toucheth against Carmel westward, and against Shihor-Libnath;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Alammelech and Amad and Mishael; and it struck upon Carmel of the sea, and upon Shihor-Libnah;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Elmelech and Amaad and Messal: and it reacheth to Carmel by the sea and Sihor and Labanath,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Allammelech, and Amad, and Mishal. And it extends even to Carmel by the sea, and Shihor, and Libnath.

New American Bible
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal, and reached Carmel on the west, and Shihor-libnath.

New Revised Standard Version
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal; on the west it touches Carmel and Shihor-libnath,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Amlekh, Amcar and Amshael; and reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihor, and to Labeth;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Amlek and Amkar and Mashayel, and it met in Karmela from the west and Shikhur and Labith
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Allam-melech, and Amad, and Mishal; and it reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihor-libnath.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Elimelech, and Amiel, and Maasa, and the lot will border on Carmel westward, and on Sion, and Labanath.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Asher's Inheritance
25Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, 26Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, 27then turned eastward toward Beth-dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah-el, and went north to Beth-emek and Neiel, passing Cabul on the left.…

Cross References
Joshua 19:10-16
The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...

Joshua 19:24-31
The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: / Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, / Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, ...

Joshua 19:32-39
The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: / Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. ...

Joshua 19:40-48
The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan: / The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, / Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, ...

Joshua 21:30-31
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon, / Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands.

1 Kings 4:11
Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife);

1 Kings 9:11-13
King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. / “What are these towns you have given me, my brother?” asked Hiram, and he called them the Land of Cabul, as they are called to this day.

1 Chronicles 6:74-75
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon, / Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands.

1 Chronicles 7:29
And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.

1 Chronicles 12:40
And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.

2 Chronicles 8:2
Solomon rebuilt the cities Hiram had given him and settled Israelites there.

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

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— ...

Mark 1:16-20
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...

Luke 4:31-32
Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. / They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.


Treasury of Scripture

And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reaches to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath;

Joshua 21:30
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs,

1 Chronicles 6:74
And out of the tribe of Asher; Mashal with her suburbs, and Abdon with her suburbs,

Marshal

1 Samuel 15:12
And when Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning, it was told Samuel, saying, Saul came to Carmel, and, behold, he set him up a place, and is gone about, and passed on, and gone down to Gilgal.

1 Kings 18:20,42
So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel…

Song of Solomon 7:5
Thine head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king is held in the galleries.

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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














Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal.
These locations are part of the territorial allotment for the tribe of Asher. Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal are not widely mentioned elsewhere in Scripture, indicating they were likely smaller or less significant towns during the biblical period. Their inclusion in the list of Asher's inheritance highlights the comprehensive nature of the land distribution among the tribes of Israel. The precise locations of these towns are not definitively known today, but they are believed to have been situated in the northern part of ancient Israel, within the region that Asher occupied.

On the west the border touched Carmel
Mount Carmel is a significant geographical landmark in Israel, known for its lush vegetation and strategic location. It is famously associated with the prophet Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18). The mention of Carmel in the boundary description underscores its importance as a natural boundary marker. Carmel's fertile land would have been a valuable asset for the tribe of Asher, known for its agricultural prosperity. The region's beauty and fertility are often celebrated in biblical poetry and prophecy.

and Shihor-libnath
Shihor-libnath is a location mentioned only here in the Bible, and its exact identification remains uncertain. The name suggests a water source, as "Shihor" can mean "black" or "dark," possibly referring to a river or stream. "Libnath" might mean "whiteness," which could describe the surrounding landscape or soil. The combination of these terms may indicate a place where a dark river or stream meets a lighter, sandy area. This boundary marker would have been significant for delineating the western edge of Asher's territory, providing a natural division from neighboring regions.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Allammelech
A location within the territory allotted to the tribe of Asher. The name means "king's oak" in Hebrew, indicating a place of significance or perhaps a landmark.

2. Amad
Another town within Asher's inheritance. The exact location is uncertain, but it is part of the delineation of Asher's borders.

3. Mishal
A town given to the Levites, as mentioned in other parts of the Bible. It signifies the integration of Levitical cities within tribal territories.

4. Carmel
A well-known mountain range in Israel, often associated with the prophet Elijah. It is a fertile area and a significant landmark in biblical history.

5. Shihor-libnath
Likely a river or stream marking the boundary of Asher's territory. The name suggests a "black" or "muddy" stream, indicating a natural border.
Teaching Points
Understanding God's Provision
The detailed description of Asher's territory reminds us of God's provision and the importance of recognizing His blessings in our lives.

Significance of Boundaries
Just as the tribes of Israel had specific boundaries, we too have boundaries set by God in our lives. Understanding and respecting these can lead to peace and prosperity.

Integration of Service
The inclusion of Levitical cities like Mishal within tribal lands teaches us about the integration of service and worship in our daily lives.

Historical and Spiritual Landmarks
Places like Carmel serve as reminders of God's past faithfulness and encourage us to seek His presence in our current circumstances.

Community and Inheritance
The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel reflects the importance of community and the inheritance we have in Christ as believers.Verse 26. - Reacheth. Literally, toucheth, i.e. skirteth, as in vers. 11 and 22. So in the next verse, with regard to Zebulun. The term appears to be the invariable one when a district, not a particular place, is spoken cf. To Carmel westward. The Carmel range appears to have been included in the tribe of Asher. For we read (Joshua 17:10, 11) that Asher met Manasseh on the north, whence we conclude that it must have cut off Issachar from the sea, and that as Dor was among the towns which Manasseh held within the territory of Issachar and Asher, it must therefore have been within the boundaries of the latter. Shihor-libnath. For Shihor see Joshua 13:3. Libnath, which signifies white or shining, has been supposed by some to mean the glassy river, from its calm, unbroken flow, though this appears improbable, since Shihor means turbid. It is far more probable that the current was rendered turbid by a quantity of chalk or limestone which it carried along in its course, and hence the name "muddy white." Keil thinks it to be the Nahr-el-Zerka, or crocodile river, of Pliny, in which Beland, Von Raumer, Knobel, and Rosenmuller agree with him. But when he proceeds to argue that this river, being blue, "might answer both to shihor, black, and libnath, white," he takes a flight in which it is impossible to follow him. Gesenius, from the glazed appearance of burnt brick or tiles (l'banah), conjectures,that it may be the Belus, or "glass river," so called, however, in ancient times because the fine sand on its banks enabled the manufacture of glass to be carried on here. But this, emptying itself into the sea near Acre, has been thought to be too far north. Vandevelde, however, one of the latest authorities, as well as Mr. Conder, is inclined to agree with Gesenius. The difficulty of this identification consists in the fact that Carmel and Dor (Joshua 17:11) are said to have been in Asher (see note on Joshua 17:10). The Nahr-el-Zerka has not been found by recent explorers to contain crocodiles, but it has been thought possible that they have hitherto eluded observation. Kenrick, however ('Phoenicia,' p. 24), thinks that as crocodilus originally meant a lizard, the lacertus Niloticus is meant, the river being, in his opinion, too shallow in summa to be the haunt of the crocodile proper (see also Tristram, 'Land of Israel.' p. 103, who believes it possible that the crocodile may be found there, though no specimen has as yet been produced). The Zerkais described in Palestine Exploration Fund Quarterly Paper, January, 1874, as "a torpid stream flowing through fetid marshes, in which reeds, canes, and the stunted papyrus grow." When it is added, "and where alone in Palestine the crocodile is found," no evidence is given in favour of the statement. It empties itself into the sea between Dor and Caesarea, a few miles north of the latter.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Allammelech,
וְאַֽלַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (wə·’a·lam·me·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 487: Allammelech -- 'an oak of (the) king', a place in Asher

Amad,
וְעַמְעָ֖ד (wə·‘am·‘āḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6008: Amad -- a place in Asher

and Mishal.
וּמִשְׁאָ֑ל (ū·miš·’āl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4861: Mishal -- a place in Asher

On the west
הַיָּ֔מָּה (hay·yām·māh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

[the border] touched
וּפָגַ֤ע (ū·p̄ā·ḡa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6293: To impinge, by accident, violence, by importunity

Carmel
בְּכַרְמֶל֙ (bə·ḵar·mel)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3760: Carmel -- a mountain promontory on the Mediterranean, also a city near Hebron

and Shihor-libnath,
לִבְנָֽת׃ (liḇ·nāṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7884: Shihor-libnath -- a stream in Asher


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