Rabbith, Kishion, Ebez, RabbithThe name "Rabbith" is derived from the Hebrew root "רַב" (rav), which means "great" or "many." This suggests that Rabbith was likely a place of significance or abundance. In the context of the tribal allotments in the Book of Joshua, Rabbith was part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Issachar. Historically, the land of Issachar was known for its fertile plains, which aligns with the meaning of Rabbith as a place of plenty. This serves as a reminder of God's provision and the abundance He promises to His people when they walk in obedience to His commands. Kishion
"Kishion" is another town allocated to the tribe of Issachar. The name may be related to the Hebrew root "קָשָׁה" (qashah), meaning "hard" or "difficult." This could imply that Kishion was a place that required effort to cultivate or defend. In a spiritual sense, this reflects the Christian journey, where believers are often called to persevere through challenges and hardships. The presence of Kishion in Issachar's territory underscores the reality that while God provides, His people must also be diligent and steadfast in their faith and work. Ebez
"Ebez" is a lesser-known location, and its name is thought to be derived from the Hebrew root "אָבַץ" (avatz), which means "to be white" or "to shine." This could indicate a place that was notable for its brightness or purity, perhaps due to its geographical features or the character of its inhabitants. In the broader biblical narrative, light and purity are often associated with God's holiness and truth. Ebez, therefore, can be seen as a symbol of the call for God's people to live in the light, reflecting His righteousness in a world that often dwells in darkness. Persons / Places / Events 1. RabbithA town allocated to the tribe of Issachar. Its exact location is not definitively known today, but it was part of the inheritance given to the tribe as they settled in the Promised Land. 2. KishionAnother town within the territory of Issachar. It is mentioned in the context of the division of the land among the tribes of Israel, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land. 3. EbezA town in the region of Issachar. Like the other towns listed, it represents the tangible fulfillment of God's covenant promises to His people. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, including the towns of Rabbith, Kishion, and Ebez, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives as well. The Importance of InheritanceJust as the Israelites received their inheritance in the Promised Land, Christians have an inheritance in Christ. This inheritance is spiritual and eternal, encouraging believers to live with an eternal perspective. Community and ProvisionThe distribution of land among the tribes, including provisions for the Levites, highlights the importance of community and ensuring that all members are cared for. This principle can be applied in the church today, emphasizing the need for mutual support and provision. Historical and Spiritual LegacyThe towns listed in Joshua 19:20 are part of Israel's historical and spiritual legacy. Believers are encouraged to consider their own legacy and the impact of their faith on future generations. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the allocation of land to the tribe of Issachar in Joshua 19:20 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? Can you identify areas in your life where you have seen God's promises fulfilled? 2. In what ways does the concept of inheritance in the Old Testament parallel the spiritual inheritance believers have in Christ? How does this understanding affect your daily walk with God? 3. Considering the importance of community and provision seen in the distribution of land, how can you contribute to the well-being and support of your church community? 4. Reflect on the historical and spiritual legacy of the towns mentioned in Joshua 19:20. What kind of legacy do you hope to leave for future generations in terms of faith and obedience to God? 5. How can the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites encourage you in times of waiting or uncertainty? Are there specific scriptures that you turn to for encouragement during such times? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 12:7This verse records God's promise to Abraham to give his descendants the land of Canaan. The allocation of towns like Rabbith, Kishion, and Ebez to the tribe of Issachar is a direct fulfillment of this promise. Joshua 21:28Kishion is mentioned again as a city given to the Levites, showing the interconnectedness of the tribes and the importance of providing for the priestly tribe within the land. 1 Chronicles 6:72This verse also references Kishion, reinforcing its role in the Levitical cities and the broader account of Israel's settlement in the land. 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 Abez, Ebez, Kishion, Kish'ion, RabbithDictionary 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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