“ And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon; ”
These verses refer to the northern portion of the territory of Asher, on the Phoenician frontier. Some names may have dropped out of the text, the number Joshua 19:30 not tallying with the catalo...
Joshua 19:6 . Sharuhen is interesting as the city to which the Hyksos (pp. 52, 54) or Semitic Shepherd Kings fled when they were driven out of Egypt, and where they are said to have been besieged...
And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon; Unto great Zidon - The city of Sidon and the Sidonians are celebrated from the remotest antiquity. They are frequently mentioned...
And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon; No JFB commentary on this verse.
Territories of the Western Tribes Chs. 14-19 inclusive describe the allotment of territories to the Western Tribes. There are two assignments. The first, embracing Judah and Joseph, is described a...
Their border. — The border of Asher on the west is the Mediterranean. On the east of Asher lies the tribe of Naphtali, but most of the towns named in these verses lie well within the territory of A...
CHAPTER XXVI. THE DISTRIBUTION COMPLETED. Joshua Chs. 18, 19. AN event of great importance now occurs; the civil arrangements of the country are in a measure provided for, and it is time to set...
In this chapter we have the account of the distribution of the remainder of the land among the last six tribes- Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan. Now that all had been provided, J...
Anna the prophetess was of this tribe, who is spoken of in so honourable a manner in the New Testament. Luke 2:36 . Perhaps this is the same Tyre where our Lord frequently went. Matthew 15:21 .
And Hebron ,.... Hebron seems to be the same with Abdon, Joshua 21:30 ; ר and ד being changed, of which there are other instances; and hereby this is distinguished from another Hebron in the tribe...
And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, [even] unto great Zidon; Ver. 28. Unto great Zidon. ] See Joshua 11:8 .
Kanah Namely, Kanah the greater, in the Upper Galilee; not Kanah the less, which was in the Lower Galilee. Zidon Called great for its antiquity, and riches, and glory. The city either was not g...
SIMEON WITHIN JUDAH'S BOUNDARIES (vs.1-9) Because Judah's inheritance was so large, Simeon was given a possession within Judah's borders. Simeon means "hearkening," for the one whose habit is to...
The Lot of Asher. B. C. 1444. 24 And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the child...
Kanah, to wit, Kanah the greater , in the Upper Galilee, not Kanah the less , which was in the Lower Galilee. Great Zidon; called great for its antiquity, and riches, and glory. This city eit...
‘ And it turned towards the sunrising (the east) to Beth-dagon, and reached to Zebulun and to the valley of Iphtah-el northward, to Bethemek and Neiel, and it went out to Cabul on the left hand, an...
THE INHERITANCE OF THE REMAINING TRIBES CRITICAL NOTES Joshua 19:1-9 . THE INHERITANCE OF SIMEON.—The cities of this tribe have already been noticed under chap. Joshua 15:26-32 ; Joshua 15:4...
Joshua 19:12 . Chisloth-tabor, a town at the foot of mount Tabor; as on Hosea 5:1 . Joshua 19:29 . The strong city of Tyre. Hebrews צר sor, or rock. See note on Isaiah 23:1 . Joshua 19:3...
The part of the children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the children of Simeon had their inheritance within the inheritance of them. A too extensive earthly portion A fine lesson for...
EXPOSITION THE LOT OF THE REMAINING TRIBES . Joshua 19:1 And their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah. Literally, in the midst of. ἀνὰ μέσον...
The Possession of Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan
Isaiah 23:12 ; Isaiah 23:2 ; Isaiah 23:4 ; John 2:1 ; John 2:11 ; John 4:46 ; Joshua 11:8 ; Joshua 19:30 ; Judges 1:31
Kenah — Namely, Kenah the greater, in the upper Galilee; not Kenah the less, which was in the lower Galilee. Zidon — Called great for its antiquity, and riches, and glory. The city either was not g...