It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. It went up westward to MaralahThis phrase describes the boundary of the land allotted to the tribe of Zebulun. The direction "westward" indicates the movement from a starting point, likely from the Jordan River or a central location within the tribal allotment. Maralah is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, suggesting it was a minor or less significant location. The westward movement signifies the expansion of territory, a common theme in the conquest narratives of Joshua, where the Israelites are taking possession of the Promised Land as God had commanded. reached Dabbesheth
Dabbesheth is another location mentioned only here in the Bible, indicating its role as a boundary marker rather than a significant settlement. The name Dabbesheth means "hump" or "hill," suggesting a geographical feature that would have been recognizable to the Israelites. This reflects the practical nature of boundary descriptions in ancient times, using natural landmarks to delineate territories. The use of such markers is consistent with other boundary descriptions in the tribal allotments found in Joshua. and met the brook east of Jokneam
The brook mentioned here serves as a natural boundary, a common practice in ancient territorial delineations. Jokneam is a more significant location, identified as a Levitical city in Joshua 21:34. It is situated in the territory of Zebulun but near the border with the tribe of Asher. The mention of Jokneam provides a point of reference for understanding the extent of Zebulun's territory. In biblical history, Jokneam is associated with the Canaanite king defeated by Joshua (Joshua 12:22), highlighting the ongoing fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to Israel. The use of natural features like brooks for boundaries underscores the Israelites' connection to the land and God's provision for each tribe's inheritance. Persons / Places / Events 1. MaralahA location marking the boundary of the land allotted to the tribe of Zebulun. Its exact historical location is not well-documented, but it signifies the western boundary of Zebulun's inheritance. 2. DabbeshethAnother boundary marker for Zebulun's territory. Like Maralah, its precise location is uncertain, but it is part of the delineation of the tribal lands. 3. JokneamA city mentioned in the context of the boundary description. It is located near the brook mentioned in the verse and is significant as a landmark in the tribal allotment. 4. ZebulunOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, receiving its inheritance in the Promised Land. The description of its borders is part of the fulfillment of God's promise to the descendants of Jacob. 5. The BrookA natural feature that serves as a boundary marker. In biblical times, natural landmarks were often used to define territorial limits. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe detailed description of the land allotments in Joshua, including the boundaries of Zebulun, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives. Significance of BoundariesThe establishment of boundaries for each tribe underscores the importance of order and structure in God's plan. In our lives, setting boundaries can help maintain spiritual health and focus. Inheritance and IdentityThe land allotment was not just about physical territory but also about identity and belonging for the tribes of Israel. As Christians, our identity is rooted in our inheritance in Christ, which shapes our purpose and direction. Community and CooperationThe tribes of Israel had to work together to settle the land and respect each other's boundaries. In the body of Christ, cooperation and respect for one another's roles and gifts are essential for unity and growth. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the fulfillment of the land allotment to Zebulun in Joshua 19:11 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? Can you identify a promise of God that you have seen fulfilled in your life? 2. What can we learn from the use of natural landmarks as boundaries in biblical times about setting boundaries in our own lives today? 3. How does the concept of inheritance in the Old Testament relate to our spiritual inheritance in Christ? What are some ways we can live out our identity in Christ daily? 4. In what ways can respecting boundaries and roles within the church community enhance unity and cooperation among believers? 5. How can the blessings and prophecies given to the tribes of Israel, such as those to Zebulun, inspire us to seek and understand God's specific purpose and calling for our lives? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 49:13This verse contains Jacob's blessing to Zebulun, prophesying that Zebulun will dwell by the seashore. The allotment of land in Joshua 19:11 is a partial fulfillment of this prophecy. Deuteronomy 33:18-19Moses' blessing to Zebulun highlights the tribe's future prosperity and joy in their inheritance, which is being realized in the land allotment described in Joshua. Joshua 21:34-35This passage lists the cities given to the Levites within the territory of Zebulun, showing the integration of the Levitical cities within the tribal lands. People Allon, Anath, Asher, Dagon, Dan, Danites, Eleazar, Elon, Heleb, Hepher, Hosah, Israelites, Issachar, Japhia, Jezreel, Joshua, Naphtali, Nun, Rehob, Serah, Shema, Shimron, Shual, Simeon, Simeonites, Timnah, Zebulun, ZidonPlaces Achshaph, Achzib, Adami-nekeb, Aijalon, Ain, Allammelech, Amad, Anaharath, Aphek, Ashan, Aznoth-tabor, Baalath, Baalath-beer, Balah, Beersheba, Bene-berak, Beten, Beth-anath, Beth-dagan, Beth-emek, Beth-lebaoth, Bethlehem, Beth-marcaboth, Beth-pazzez, Beth-shemesh, Bethul, Cabul, Carmel, Chesulloth, Chinnereth, Chisloth-tabor, Dabbesheth, Daberath, Dan, Ebez, Ebron, Edrei, Ekron, Elon, Eltekeh, Eltolad, En-gannim, En-haddah, Eshtaol, Ether, Ezem, Gath-hepher, Gath-rimmon, Gibbethon, Gibeah, Hali, Hammath, Hammon, Hannathon, Hapharaim, Hazar-shual, Hazar-susah, Hazor, Heleph, Helkath, Horem, Hormah, Hosah, Hukkok, Idalah, Ir-shemesh, Ithlah, Jabneel, Japhia, Jehud, Jezreel, Jokneam, Joppa, Jordan River, Kanah, Kattath, Kedesh, Kishion, Lakkum, Leshem, Mahalab, Me-jarkon, Migdal-el, Mishal, Moladah, Nahalal, Neah, Negeb, Neiel, Rabbith, Rakkath, Rakkon, Ramah, Rehob, Remeth, Rimmon, Sarid, Shaalabbin, Shahazumah, Sharuhen, Sheba, Shiloh, Shimron, Shion, Shunem, Sidon the Great, Tabor, Timnah, Timnath-serah, Tyre, Ummah, Valley of Iphtahel, Yiron, Zaanannim, Zer, Ziddim, Ziklag, ZorahTopics Border, Boundary, Brook, Dabbasheth, Dabbesheth, Dab'besheth, East, Extended, Front, Goes, Jokneam, Jok'ne-am, Limit, Maralah, Mar'eal, Marealah, Ran, Ravine, Reached, River, Stream, Stretching, Torrent, Touched, Touches, Towards, West, Westward, WestwardsDictionary of Bible Themes Joshua 19:1-47 7266 tribes of Israel Joshua 19:1-48 5235 boundary Library Tiberias.
All the Jews declare, almost with one consent, that this was a fortified city from ancient times, even from the days of Joshua, and was the same with Rakkath, of which mention is made, Joshua 19:35. "Rakkath is Tiberias," say the Jerusalem Gemarists. And those of Babylon say the same, and that more largely: "It is clear to us that Rakkath is Tiberias." And when, after a few lines, this of Rabbi Jochanan was objected, "When I was a boy, I said a certain thing, concerning which I asked the elders, …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and HebraicaChammath. Ammaus. The Warm Baths of Tiberias.
Chammath and Rakkath are joined together, Joshua 19:35. For they were very neighbouring cities; Rakkath is Tiberias,--and Chammath, the town Ammaus, in Josephus. Of their neighbourhood, the Jerusalem Talmudists write thus: "The men of a great city may walk" (on the sabbath) "through a whole small city" (which was within a sabbath-day's journey); "but the inhabitants of a small city walk not through a whole great city." And then follows, "Formerly the men of Tiberias walked through all Chammath; but …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Some Other Towns Near Tiberias. Beth-Meon. Caphar Chittaia. Paltathah.
Among the towns, neighbouring upon Tiberias, Tarichee is especially commemorated in Josephus, a city thirty furlongs distant from Tiberias: you will find in him the history and mention of it very frequent. In the Talmudists we meet with other names also. I. Beth-Meon. "The men of Tiberias, who went up to Beth-Meon to be hired for workmen, were hired according to the custom of Beth-Meon: the men of Beth-Meon, who went down to Tiberias to be hired, were hired according to the custom of Tiberias." This …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Eastern Wise-Men, or Magi, visit Jesus, the New-Born King.
(Jerusalem and Bethlehem, b.c. 4.) ^A Matt. II. 1-12. ^a 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem [It lies five miles south by west of Jerusalem, a little to the east of the road to Hebron. It occupies part of the summit and sides of a narrow limestone ridge which shoots out eastward from the central chains of the Judæan mountains, and breaks down abruptly into deep valleys on the north, south, and east. Its old name, Ephrath, meant "the fruitful." Bethlehem means "house of bread." Its modern …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Within what Tribe the Lake of Gennesaret Was.
By comparing the maps with the Talmudic writers, this question ariseth: for there is not one among them, as far as I know, which does not altogether define the sea of Gennesaret to be without the tribe of Naphthali; but the Talmudists do most plainly place it within. "The Rabbins deliver: The sea of Tiberias is in the portion of Naphtali; yea, it takes a full line for the nets on the south side of it: as it is said, 'Possess the sea and the south,' Deuteronomy 33:23." The Gloss is; "(Naphtali) had …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The First Sign --The Marriage in Cana.
"And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: and Jesus also was bidden, and His disciples, to the marriage. And when the wine failed, the mother of Jesus saith unto Him, They have no wine. And Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? Mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it. Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews' manner of purifying, containing two …
Marcus Dods—The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah
"And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall come forth unto Me (one) [Pg 480] to be Ruler in Israel; and His goings forth are the times of old, the days of eternity." The close connection of this verse with what immediately precedes (Caspari is wrong in considering iv. 9-14 as an episode) is evident, not only from the [Hebrew: v] copulative, and from the analogy of the near relation of the announcement of salvation to the prophecy of disaster …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Emmaus. Kiriath-Jearim.
"From Beth-horon to Emmaus it was hilly."--It was sixty furlongs distant from Jerusalem.--"To eight hundred only, dismissed the army, (Vespasian) gave a place, called Ammaus, for them to inhabit: it is sixty furlongs distant from Jerusalem." I inquire, whether this word hath the same etymology with Emmaus near Tiberias, which, from the 'warm baths,' was called Chammath. The Jews certainly do write this otherwise... "The family (say they) of Beth-Pegarim, and Beth Zipperia was out of Emmaus."--The …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Jesus Calls Four Fishermen to Follow Him.
(Sea of Galilee, Near Capernaum.) ^A Matt. IV. 18-22; ^B Mark I. 16-20; ^C Luke V. 1-11. ^a 18 And walking ^b 16 And passing along by the sea of Galilee [This lake is a pear-shaped body of water, about twelve and a half miles long and about seven miles across at its widest place. It is 682 feet below sea level; its waters are fresh, clear and abounding in fish, and it is surrounded by hills and mountains, which rise from 600 to 1,000 feet above it. Its greatest depth is about 165 feet], he [Jesus] …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Sennacherib (705-681 B. C. )
The struggle of Sennacherib with Judaea and Egypt--Destruction of Babylon. Sennacherib either failed to inherit his father's good fortune, or lacked his ability.* He was not deficient in military genius, nor in the energy necessary to withstand the various enemies who rose against him at widely removed points of his frontier, but he had neither the adaptability of character nor the delicate tact required to manage successfully the heterogeneous elements combined under his sway. * The two principal …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 8 Third Withdrawal from Herod's Territory.
Subdivision D. The Transfiguration. Concerning Elijah. (a Spur of Hermon, Near Cæsarea Philippi.) ^A Matt. XVII. 1-13; ^B Mark IX. 2-13; ^C Luke IX. 28-36. ^c 28 And it came to pass about eight days { ^a six days} ^c after these sayings [Mark agrees with Matthew in saying six days. Luke qualifies his estimate by saying "about." But if we regard him as including the day of the "sayings" and also the day of the transfiguration, and the other two as excluding these days, then the three statements …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Joshua
The book of Joshua is the natural complement of the Pentateuch. Moses is dead, but the people are on the verge of the promised land, and the story of early Israel would be incomplete, did it not record the conquest of that land and her establishment upon it. The divine purpose moves restlessly on, until it is accomplished; so "after the death of Moses, Jehovah spake to Joshua," i. 1. The book falls naturally into three divisions: (a) the conquest of Canaan (i.-xii.), (b) the settlement of the …
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