When they had finished distributing the land into its territories, the Israelites gave Joshua son of Nun an inheritance among them, When they had finished distributing the landThis phrase marks the completion of a significant task that the Israelites undertook under divine guidance. The Hebrew root for "distributing" is "חָלַק" (chalak), which means to divide or apportion. This distribution was not merely a human endeavor but was seen as fulfilling God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the land of Canaan. The completion of this task signifies a moment of fulfillment and rest, as the Israelites now possess the land promised to their forefathers. into its territories
The term "territories" refers to the specific portions of land allocated to each tribe. The Hebrew word "גְּבוּל" (gevul) implies boundaries or borders, emphasizing the organized and divinely ordained nature of the land distribution. Each tribe received a distinct inheritance, reflecting God's sovereign plan and the unique role each tribe would play in the unfolding history of Israel. This division underscores the importance of order and structure within the community of God's people. the Israelites gave
The act of giving here is significant, as it reflects the Israelites' recognition of Joshua's leadership and service. The Hebrew word "נָתַן" (natan) means to give or bestow, indicating a voluntary and generous act. This gesture of giving Joshua an inheritance among them is a testament to his faithfulness and dedication in leading the people into the Promised Land. It also highlights the communal aspect of Israelite society, where leaders are honored and cared for by the community they serve. Joshua son of Nun
Joshua, whose name in Hebrew is "יְהוֹשֻׁעַ" (Yehoshua), meaning "The LORD is salvation," is a central figure in the narrative of Israel's conquest of Canaan. As the son of Nun, he is identified with his lineage, emphasizing his role as a divinely appointed leader. Joshua's leadership is characterized by obedience, courage, and faith, serving as a model for future generations. His inheritance among the Israelites symbolizes the reward for his unwavering commitment to God's mission. an inheritance among them
The concept of "inheritance" in Hebrew is "נַחֲלָה" (nachalah), which signifies a possession or heritage. This inheritance is not just a piece of land but a tangible expression of God's promise and blessing. By receiving an inheritance among the Israelites, Joshua is integrated into the community he led, reinforcing the idea that leadership in God's kingdom is both a privilege and a responsibility. This act also serves as a reminder of the eternal inheritance promised to all who faithfully follow God's call. Persons / Places / Events 1. Joshua son of NunThe central figure in this passage, Joshua was the leader of the Israelites after Moses. He was responsible for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and overseeing its distribution among the tribes. 2. The IsraelitesThe collective people of God who were given the Promised Land. They were responsible for dividing the land among the tribes. 3. InheritanceThe land given to Joshua as a reward for his leadership and faithfulness. This event marks the completion of the land distribution process. Teaching Points Faithfulness RewardedJoshua's inheritance is a testament to his faithfulness and obedience to God. Believers are encouraged to remain faithful, trusting that God rewards those who diligently seek Him. Leadership and ServiceJoshua's role as a leader was marked by service to God and His people. Christian leaders are called to serve with humility and integrity, following Joshua's example. God's Promises FulfilledThe distribution of the land signifies the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises in their lives. Community and UnityThe Israelites' collective action in giving Joshua an inheritance highlights the importance of community and unity in the body of Christ. Christians are called to support and honor one another. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Joshua's receipt of an inheritance reflect God's faithfulness to His promises, and how can this encourage us in our personal walk with God? 2. In what ways does Joshua's leadership style serve as a model for Christian leaders today? 3. How can the unity and cooperation of the Israelites in distributing the land inspire us to work together in our church communities? 4. What are some practical ways we can demonstrate faithfulness in our daily lives, following Joshua's example? 5. How does the concept of inheritance in Joshua 19:49 connect to the spiritual inheritance promised to believers in the New Testament? Connections to Other Scriptures Joshua 14:6-15This passage describes Caleb's request for his inheritance, which parallels Joshua's receipt of his own portion. Both men were faithful spies and leaders. Numbers 34:17-29This section outlines the leaders appointed to distribute the land, including Joshua, highlighting his role in the process. Hebrews 4:8-10This New Testament passage reflects on Joshua's leadership and the rest that the Israelites sought in the Promised Land, drawing a parallel to the spiritual rest found in Christ. 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 Allotted, Apportioning, Borders, Coasts, Complete, Distributing, Distribution, Dividing, Ended, Finish, Finished, Heritage, Inheritance, Inheritances, Israelites, Joshua, Limits, Midst, Nun, Portions, Several, Sons, Territories, ThereofDictionary of Bible Themes 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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