Joshua 19:39
New International Version
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali, according to its clans.

New Living Translation
The homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Naphtali included these towns and their surrounding villages.

English Standard Version
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Naphtali according to their clans—the cities with their villages.

Berean Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, including these cities and their villages.

King James Bible
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages.

New King James Version
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages.

New American Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages.

NASB 1995
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages.

NASB 1977
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages.

Legacy Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages.

Amplified Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages.

Christian Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali’s descendants by their clans, the cities with their settlements.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali’s descendants by their clans, the cities with their villages.

American Standard Version
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages.

English Revised Version
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These cities with their villages are the inheritance for the families of the tribe of Naphtali.

Good News Translation
These cities and their towns were in the land which the families of the tribe of Naphtali received as their possession.

International Standard Version
These towns and villages comprised the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali according to its families.

Majority Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, including these cities and their villages.

NET Bible
This was the land assigned to the tribe of Naphtali by its clans, including the cities and their towns.

New Heart English Bible
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages.

Webster's Bible Translation
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages.

World English Bible
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
This [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali, for their families, the cities and their villages.

Young's Literal Translation
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali, for their families, the cities and their villages.

Smith's Literal Translation
This the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their enclosures.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
This is the possession of the tribe of the children of Nephtali by their kindreds, the cities and their villages.

Catholic Public Domain Version
This is the possession of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali, by their families, the cities and their villages.

New American Bible
This was the heritage of the tribe of the Naphtalites by their clans, these cities and their villages.

New Revised Standard Version
This is the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali according to its families—the towns with their villages.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
This is the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Nephthali.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Naphtali's Inheritance
38Iron, Migdal-el, Horem, Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh. There were nineteen cities, along with their villages. 39This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, including these cities and their villages.

Cross References
Joshua 21:32
And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Hammoth-dor, and Kartan—three cities, together with their pasturelands.

1 Chronicles 6:76
And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands.

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 Kings 4:15
Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);

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:

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— ...

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.

Mark 1:21
Then Jesus and His companions went to Capernaum, and right away Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach.

Luke 4:31
Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people.

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 10:37-38
You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed: / how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

2 Samuel 24:6
Then they went to Gilead and the land of Tahtim-hodshi, and on to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon.

1 Chronicles 12:32
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

2 Chronicles 16:4
And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.


Treasury of Scripture

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages.

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This was the inheritance
The term "inheritance" in the Hebrew context is "נַחֲלָה" (nachalah), which signifies a possession or heritage passed down through generations. In the biblical narrative, the concept of inheritance is deeply rooted in the covenantal promises God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It reflects not only a physical possession of land but also a spiritual legacy. For the Israelites, receiving their inheritance was a fulfillment of God's promises and a testament to His faithfulness. This inheritance was not merely a gift but a divine allotment, emphasizing God's sovereignty in distributing the land among the tribes.

of the tribe of Naphtali
Naphtali was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe's name, "נַפְתָּלִי" (Naphtali), is often associated with the idea of struggle or wrestling, as reflected in Genesis 30:8, where Rachel declares, "With mighty wrestlings, I have wrestled with my sister and have prevailed." Historically, the territory of Naphtali was located in the northern part of Israel, a region known for its fertile land and strategic location. This area would later play a significant role in the ministry of Jesus, as it encompassed parts of Galilee.

according to their clans
The phrase "according to their clans" indicates the division of the land among the various family groups within the tribe. The Hebrew word for "clans" is "מִשְׁפָּחוֹת" (mishpachot), which refers to extended family units or kinship groups. This division underscores the importance of family and community in ancient Israelite society. Each clan received a portion of the land, ensuring that the inheritance was distributed fairly and that each family had a stake in the Promised Land. This method of allocation also reinforced the tribal identity and cohesion, as each clan maintained its distinct heritage and responsibilities.

the cities and their villages
The mention of "cities and their villages" highlights the structured settlement pattern within the tribal inheritance. The Hebrew words "עָרִים" (arim) for cities and "חַצְרֵיהֶן" (chatzerihen) for villages indicate a distinction between larger, fortified urban centers and smaller, rural communities. This distinction is significant in understanding the social and economic organization of the tribe. Cities often served as administrative and military hubs, while villages were primarily agricultural communities. The allocation of both cities and villages ensured that the tribe of Naphtali had the necessary infrastructure for governance, defense, and sustenance. This balanced distribution reflects God's provision for both the spiritual and practical needs of His people.

Verse 39. - The inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali. Of Naphtali, Beyond the not too heroic leader Barak, we hear nothing in the after history of Israel, until the fulfilment of the prophecy in Isaiah 9:1, 2. Galilee, the scene of the greater part of our Lord's teaching and miracles, was divided between Issachar, Asher, Zebulon, and Naphtali. The majority of the places mentioned in the Gospels were Within the borders of Zebulon. But as we learn that our Lord penetrated as far as "the coasts of Caesarea Philippi," in the extreme north of Palestine, He must have preached also in the cities of Naphtali. Naphtali sent a goodly number of warriors to welcome David as "king over all Israel" (1 Chronicles 12:34). The inheritance of Naphtali was in the main fertile, but there was a large mountain district, known as the mountain region of Naphtali (Joshua 20:7). Some of the mountains rose to the height of more than 3,000 feet.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
This
זֹ֗את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

was the inheritance
נַחֲלַ֛ת (na·ḥă·laṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

of the clans
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑ם (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of the tribe
מַטֵּ֥ה (maṭ·ṭêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Naphtali,
נַפְתָּלִ֖י (nap̄·tā·lî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5321: Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them

including the cities
הֶעָרִ֖ים (he·‘ā·rîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5892: Excitement

and villages.
וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet


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