Joshua 19:28
New International Version
It went to Abdon, Rehob, Hammon and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.

New Living Translation
Abdon, Rehob, Hammon, Kanah, and as far as Greater Sidon.

English Standard Version
Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, Kanah, as far as Sidon the Great.

Berean Standard Bible
It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.

King James Bible
And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon;

New King James Version
including Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.

New American Standard Bible
Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Great Sidon.

NASB 1995
and Ebron and Rehob and Hammon and Kanah, as far as Great Sidon.

NASB 1977
and Ebron and Rehob and Hammon and Kanah, as far as Great Sidon.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Ebron and Rehob and Hammon and Kanah, as far as Great Sidon.

Amplified Bible
and Ebron and Rehob and Hammon and Kanah, as far as Great Sidon.

Christian Standard Bible
Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as greater Sidon.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Great Sidon.

American Standard Version
and Ebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Sidon;

Contemporary English Version
Abdon, Rehob, Hammon, Kanah, and as far north as the city of Sidon.

English Revised Version
and Ebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Abdon, Rehob, Hammon, Kanah, and as far as Great Sidon.

Good News Translation
Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Sidon.

International Standard Version
Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah as far as Great Sidon.

Majority Standard Bible
It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.

NET Bible
and on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.

New Heart English Bible
and Abdon, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even to Greater Sidon.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even to great Zidon;

World English Bible
and Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, even to great Sidon.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, to great Sidon;

Young's Literal Translation
and Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, unto great Zidon;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Ebron and Rehob and Hammon and Kanah, even to great Zidon;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And to Abaran and Rohob and Hamon and Cana, as far as the great Sidon.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and to Ebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, as far as the great Sidon.

New American Bible
Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, near Greater Sidon.

New Revised Standard Version
Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, Kanah, as far as Great Sidon;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kaah, as far as great Zidon;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And to Ebrun and to Rakhab and to Khemun and to Qaa, as far as Tsidon the Great
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Ebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Elbon, and Raab, and Ememaon, and Canthan to great Sidon.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Asher's Inheritance
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. 28It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon. 29The border then turned back toward Ramah as far as the fortified city of Tyre, turned toward Hosah, and came out at the Sea in the region of Achzib,…

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

Deuteronomy 33:23
Concerning Naphtali he said: “Naphtali is abounding with favor, full of the blessing of the LORD; he shall take possession of the sea and the south.”

Judges 1:31
Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob.

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.

2 Kings 15:29
In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.

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:

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. ...

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 7:31
Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.

John 1:44-46
Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 11:19-21
Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews. / But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. / The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

Acts 15:3
Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

Acts 21:7
When we had finished our voyage from Tyre, we landed at Ptolemais, where we greeted the brothers and stayed with them for a day.

Romans 15:19
by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even to great Zidon;

Rehob

Joshua 19:30
Ummah also, and Aphek, and Rehob: twenty and two cities with their villages.

John 2:1,11
And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: …

John 4:46
So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

Cana great

Joshua 11:8
And the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them unto great Zidon, and unto Misrephothmaim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none remaining.

Judges 1:31
Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob:

Isaiah 23:2,4,12
Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished…

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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














It went on to Ebron
Ebron is a location mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Asher. It is distinct from Hebron, a more well-known city in Judah. The mention of Ebron highlights the detailed nature of the territorial boundaries described in Joshua. This specificity underscores the importance of land inheritance in Israelite society, reflecting God's promise to Abraham regarding the land (Genesis 15:18-21).

Rehob
Rehob is another city within the territory of Asher. It is mentioned in other biblical contexts, such as in the list of cities that the Israelites failed to conquer completely (Judges 1:31). This failure to fully drive out the inhabitants of Rehob and other cities led to ongoing challenges for the Israelites, illustrating the consequences of incomplete obedience to God's commands.

Hammon
Hammon is less frequently mentioned in the Bible, but its inclusion in the list of Asher's territory indicates its significance in defining the tribal boundaries. The name Hammon may be related to the Hebrew word for "hot" or "sun," suggesting a possible geographical or climatic characteristic of the area.

and Kanah
Kanah is another boundary marker for the tribe of Asher. The name means "reed" or "place of reeds," which may indicate a marshy or riverine environment. The precise location of Kanah is uncertain, but its mention helps to delineate the extent of Asher's inheritance. The careful recording of these boundaries reflects the importance of land distribution in fulfilling God's covenant promises.

as far as Greater Sidon
Greater Sidon refers to the prominent Phoenician city of Sidon, known for its wealth and influence in the ancient Near East. Sidon is frequently mentioned in the Bible, often in the context of Israel's interactions with neighboring peoples. The reference to Greater Sidon as a boundary point for Asher's territory highlights the proximity of the Israelites to powerful non-Israelite cultures, which would have significant implications for their history and faithfulness to God. Sidon's mention also connects to prophecies and narratives involving Tyre and Sidon, such as those found in Isaiah and Ezekiel, where these cities are often depicted as symbols of pride and eventual judgment.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ebron
A location within the territory allotted to the tribe of Asher. Its exact historical significance is not well-documented, but it is part of the inheritance given to the tribe.

2. Rehob
Another city within Asher's inheritance. Rehob is mentioned in other parts of the Bible as a city of refuge and a place of significance in the tribal allotments.

3. Hammon
A lesser-known city in the territory of Asher. Its mention here highlights the detailed nature of the land distribution among the tribes of Israel.

4. Kanah
A city or region within Asher's territory. The name means "reed" in Hebrew, indicating a possible marshy or fertile area.

5. Greater Sidon
A prominent city-state in ancient Phoenicia, known for its wealth and influence. It represents the northern boundary of Asher's territory.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises
The detailed allotment of land to the tribes of Israel, including Asher, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the land of Canaan.

The Importance of Obedience and Faith
The failure of Asher to fully drive out the Canaanites serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commands and the consequences of incomplete faithfulness.

Understanding Our Inheritance in Christ
Just as the tribe of Asher received a specific inheritance, believers today have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. Reflecting on this can encourage us to live in the fullness of what God has provided.

The Role of Boundaries in God's Plan
The specific boundaries given to each tribe illustrate the importance of order and structure in God's plan. Recognizing and respecting boundaries can lead to peace and prosperity.Verse 28. - Hebron. Rather, Ebron. It is not the same word as the Hebron in Judah, but is spelt with Ain instead of Hheth. In Joshua 21:30, 1 Chronicles 6:59, Abdon is the name of the city assigned to the Levites in Asher. Twenty MSS., says Keil, have the same reading here. But the LXX. has Ἐβρων here and Αβδων in Joshua 21:30. The Hebrew ד and ר are so much alike that there is no doubt that the mistake has arisen earlier than the time when that translation was made. It is true that the lists of Levitical cities in Joshua 21. and 1 Chronicles 6. do not entirely correspond. But the resemblance here between the names is too striking to allow of the supposition that two different cities are meant. Great Zidon. This city, as well as Tyro, remained unsubdued, although assigned by Joshua to Asher. The boundary of Asher appears to have been traced first towards the west, then eastward, from a middle point on the southern border (see note on ver. 11), then to have been carried northward from the same point (the left hand usually means the north; see note on Teman, Joshua 15:1), on the east side till it reached Cabul. Then the northern border is traced westward to Sidon. Then the border turned southward along the sea, which is not mentioned, because it would seem to be sufficiently defined by the mention of Ramah and Tyre. Between Hosah and Achzib there would seem to have been a greater paucity of cities, and therefore the sea is mentioned.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[It went on] to Ebron,
וְעֶבְרֹ֥ן (wə·‘eḇ·rōn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5683: Ebron -- a place in Asher

Rehob,
וּרְחֹ֖ב (ū·rə·ḥōḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7340: Rechob

Hammon,
וְחַמּ֣וֹן (wə·ḥam·mō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper
Strong's 2540: Hammon -- 'hot (spring)', two cities, one in Asher and one in Naphtali

and Kanah,
וְקָנָ֑ה (wə·qā·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7071: Kanah -- a wadi between Ephraim and Manasseh, also a city in Asher

as
עַ֖ד (‘aḏ)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

far as Greater
רַבָּֽה׃ (rab·bāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

Sidon.
צִיד֥וֹן (ṣî·ḏō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6721: Sidon -- a Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast, also a son of Canaan


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