Joshua 19:10
New International Version
The third lot came up for Zebulun according to its clans: The boundary of their inheritance went as far as Sarid.

New Living Translation
The third allotment of land went to the clans of the tribe of Zebulun. The boundary of Zebulun’s homeland started at Sarid.

English Standard Version
The third lot came up for the people of Zebulun, according to their clans. And the territory of their inheritance reached as far as Sarid.

Berean Standard Bible
The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid.

King James Bible
And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families: and the border of their inheritance was unto Sarid:

New King James Version
The third lot came out for the children of Zebulun according to their families, and the border of their inheritance was as far as Sarid.

New American Standard Bible
Now the third lot came up for the sons of Zebulun according to their families. And the territory of their inheritance was as far as Sarid.

NASB 1995
Now the third lot came up for the sons of Zebulun according to their families. And the territory of their inheritance was as far as Sarid.

NASB 1977
Now the third lot came up for the sons of Zebulun according to their families. And the territory of their inheritance was as far as Sarid.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the third lot came up for the sons of Zebulun according to their families. And the territory of their inheritance was as far as Sarid.

Amplified Bible
The third lot came up for [the tribe of] the sons of Zebulun according to their families. The territory of their inheritance extended to Sarid.

Christian Standard Bible
The third lot came up for Zebulun’s descendants by their clans. The territory of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The third lot came up for Zebulun’s descendants by their clans. The territory of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid;

American Standard Version
And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families; and the border of their inheritance was unto Sarid;

English Revised Version
And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families: and the border of their inheritance was unto Sarid:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The third lot was drawn for the families descended from Zebulun. The border of their inheritance goes as far as Sarid.

Good News Translation
The third assignment made was for the families of the tribe of Zebulun. The land which they received reached as far as Sarid.

International Standard Version
The third lottery went to the tribe of Zebulun according to its families. The boundary of its inheritance extended to Sarid,

Majority Standard Bible
The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid.

NET Bible
The third lot belonged to the tribe of Zebulun by its clans. The border of their territory extended to Sarid.

New Heart English Bible
And the third lot came up for the people of Zebulun according to their families, and the border of their inheritance was to Sadud.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families: and the border of their inheritance was to Sarid:

World English Bible
The third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families. The border of their inheritance was to Sarid.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the third lot goes up for the sons of Zebulun, for their families; and the border of their inheritance is to Sarid,

Young's Literal Translation
And the third lot goeth up for the sons of Zebulun, for their families; and the border of their inheritance is unto Sarid,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the third lot will come up to the sons of Zebulon, according to their families: and the bound of their inheritance will be even to Sarid:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the third lot fell to the children of Zabulon by their kindreds: and the border of their possession was unto Sarid.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the third lot fell to the sons of Zebulun, by their families; and the limit of their possession was set as far as Sarid.

New American Bible
The third lot fell to the Zebulunites by their clans. The boundary of their heritage was at Sarid.

New Revised Standard Version
The third lot came up for the tribe of Zebulun, according to its families. The boundary of its inheritance reached as far as Sarid;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families; and the border of their inheritance extended as far as Ashdod;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the third lot came up to the children of Zebulun for their families, and the border of their inheritance was unto Ashdod
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families; and the border of their inheritance was unto Sarid.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the third lot came out to Zabulon according to their families: the bounds of their inheritance shall be - Esedekgola shall be their border,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Zebulun's Inheritance
10The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. 11It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam.…

Cross References
Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”

Joshua 13:29-31
This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir.

Joshua 18:5-6
and divide the land into seven portions. Judah shall remain in their territory in the south, and the house of Joseph shall remain in their territory in the north. / When you have mapped out the seven portions of land and brought it to me, I will cast lots for you here in the presence of the LORD our God.

Judges 1:30
Zebulun failed to drive out the inhabitants of Kitron and Nahalol; so the Canaanites lived among them and served as forced laborers.

1 Kings 4:7-10
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...

1 Chronicles 6:62
The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.

1 Chronicles 12:32-40
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. / From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. / From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear. ...

1 Chronicles 27:19
over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;

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 4:13-15
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—

Mark 1:16-20
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...

Luke 5:1-11
On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, / He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. / Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat. ...

John 1:43-44
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.

John 6:1-2
After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias). / A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.


Treasury of Scripture

And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families: and the border of their inheritance was to Sarid:

third

Joshua 18:6,11
Ye shall therefore describe the land into seven parts, and bring the description hither to me, that I may cast lots for you here before the LORD our God…

Zebulun

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.

Deuteronomy 22:18,19
And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him; …

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Joshua 19
1. The lot of Simeon
10. of Zebulun
17. of Issachar
24. of Asher
32. of Naphtali
40. of Dan
49. The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua














The third lot
In the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, the casting of lots was a method used to discern God's will. The "third lot" signifies the order in which the tribe of Zebulun received their inheritance. This process underscores the belief in divine sovereignty and providence, as the lots were cast before the Lord (Proverbs 16:33). It reflects a trust in God's perfect plan and timing for each tribe, encouraging believers to rely on God's guidance in their own lives.

came up
The phrase "came up" suggests an action initiated by divine intervention. In the Hebrew context, the casting of lots was not merely a random act but a sacred practice that involved seeking God's direction. This highlights the importance of seeking God's will in our decisions, trusting that He orchestrates events for His purposes.

for the clans of Zebulun
Zebulun was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's tenth son. The mention of "clans" emphasizes the familial and communal nature of the inheritance. Each clan within the tribe had a specific portion, reflecting God's care for both the collective and individual needs of His people. Historically, Zebulun's territory was strategically located, which later played a role in trade and interaction with other nations, fulfilling Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:13.

The boundary of their inheritance
The "boundary" signifies the specific geographical area allotted to Zebulun. In ancient times, boundaries were crucial for defining identity, security, and responsibility. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for the boundaries God sets in our lives, which are meant for our protection and blessing. The concept of inheritance is central to the biblical narrative, symbolizing the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

stretched as far as Sarid
"Stretched" indicates the extent and reach of Zebulun's territory, suggesting growth and expansion. "Sarid" is a location marking the boundary of Zebulun's inheritance. While the exact location of Sarid is uncertain today, it serves as a historical marker of God's faithfulness in providing for His people. This phrase encourages believers to recognize the vastness of God's provision and the importance of acknowledging the limits He sets for our good.

THE BORDER OF ZEBULUN.

(10) The third lot . . . for the children of Zebulun . . . Sarid (Syriac, Asdod; LXX., Seddouk) should be apparently spelt with consonants s, D, D. It is identified as Tell Shad-d (sheet 8). From this point a line is drawn westward (past M'al-l, sheet 5) to Jokneam (Tell Keim-n, same sheet), a place at the south-east end of the Carmel ridge. This is the south boundary. We may note that it does not touch the sea, but leaves room for the territory of Asher to interpose (comp. Joshua 17:10-11). Returning to Sarid, the boundary is next (Joshua 19:12) drawn eastward to Chisloth-tabor (Iksal, sheet 6), Daberath(Dab-rieh, sheet 6), Japhia (Yafa, sheet 5), Gittah-hepher (El-Mesh-hed, sheet 6).

Verse 10. - Sarid. This seems to have been a middle point, from which the border is traced eastward and westward, as in Joshua 16:6, and perhaps in ver. 32. But the LXX. and other versions have a variety of readings here.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The third
הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י (haš·šə·lî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

lot
הַגּוֹרָ֣ל (hag·gō·w·rāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1486: Lot -- a lot (for casting)

came up
וַיַּ֙עַל֙ (way·ya·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

for 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
לִבְנֵ֥י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Zebulun:
זְבוּלֻ֖ן (zə·ḇū·lun)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory

The border
גְּב֥וּל (gə·ḇūl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

of their inheritance
נַחֲלָתָ֖ם (na·ḥă·lā·ṯām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

stretched
וַיְהִ֛י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

as far as
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

Sarid.
שָׂרִֽיד׃ (śā·rîḏ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8301: Sarid -- a city on the border of Zebulun


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