Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Going west it ran to Maralah, touched Dabbesheth, and extended to the ravine near Jokneam. New Living Translation From there it went west, going past Maralah, touching Dabbesheth, and proceeding to the brook east of Jokneam. English Standard Version Then their boundary goes up westward and on to Mareal and touches Dabbesheth, then the brook that is east of Jokneam. Berean Standard Bible It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. King James Bible And their border went up toward the sea, and Maralah, and reached to Dabbasheth, and reached to the river that is before Jokneam; New King James Version Their border went toward the west and to Maralah, went to Dabbasheth, and extended along the brook that is east of Jokneam. New American Standard Bible Then their border went up to the west and to Maralah, and it reached Dabbesheth and reached to the brook that is opposite Jokneam. NASB 1995 Then their border went up to the west and to Maralah, it then touched Dabbesheth and reached to the brook that is before Jokneam. NASB 1977 Then their border went up to the west and to Maralah, it then touched Dabbesheth, and reached to the brook that is before Jokneam. Legacy Standard Bible Then their border went up to the west and to Maralah; it then reached Dabbesheth and reached the brook that is before Jokneam. Amplified Bible Then its border went up westward and on to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth and reached to the brook east of Jokneam. Christian Standard Bible their border went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. Holman Christian Standard Bible their border went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. American Standard Version and their border went up westward, even to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth; and it reached to the brook that is before Jokneam; English Revised Version and their border went up westward, even to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth; and it reached to the brook that is before Jokneam; GOD'S WORD® Translation Toward the west the border ascends to Maralah and touches Dabbesheth and the river near Jokneam. Good News Translation From there the border went west to Mareal, touching Dabbesheth and the stream east of Jokneam. International Standard Version then turned westward toward Maralah, proceeding to Dabbesheth, and then to the valley that is east of Jokneam. NET Bible Their border went up westward to Maralah and touched Dabbesheth and the valley near Jokneam. New Heart English Bible Their border went up westward, and to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth, and it reached to the wadi that is before Jokneam. Webster's Bible Translation And their border went up towards the sea, and Maralah, and reached to Dabbasheth, and reached to the river that is before Jokneam, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIt went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. World English Bible Their border went up westward, even to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth. It reached to the brook that is before Jokneam. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand their border has gone up toward the sea, and Maralah, and come against Dabbasheth, and come to the brook which [is] on the front of Jokneam, Young's Literal Translation and their border hath gone up towards the sea, and Maralah, and come against Dabbasheth, and come unto the brook which is on the front of Jokneam, Smith's Literal Translation And their bound went up to the sea and Maralah, and struck upon Dabbasheth, and struck into the torrent which is upon the face of Jokneam, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it went up from the sea and from Merala, and came to Debbaseth: as far as the torrent, which is over against Jeconam. Catholic Public Domain Version And it ascends from the sea and from Mareal. And it passes on to Dabbesheth, as far as the torrent, which is opposite Jokneam. New American Bible Their boundary went up west and through Mareal, reaching Dabbesheth and the wadi that is near Jokneam. New Revised Standard Version then its boundary goes up westward, and on to Maralah, and touches Dabbesheth, then the wadi that is east of Jokneam; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd their border went up westward, and to Ramath-taley, and reached to Debbashet, then reached to the river that is before Nekemaam; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And their border went up to the west and to Ramath Talay, and it met in Debshath and it reached into the valley that is before Neqamam OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And their border went up westward, even to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth; and it reached to the brook that is before Jokneam. Brenton Septuagint Translation the sea and Magelda, and it shall reach to Baetharaba in the valley, which is opposite Jekman. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Zebulun's Inheritance10The 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. 12From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia.… Cross References Joshua 15:10 The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah. Joshua 17:10 Ephraim’s territory was to the south, and Manasseh’s was to the north, having the Sea as its border and adjoining Asher on the north and Issachar on the east. Judges 1:27 At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land. 1 Kings 4:10 Ben-hesed in Arubboth (Socoh and all the land of Hepher belonged to him); 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 6:77 The Merarites (the rest of the Levites) received the following: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Rimmono and Tabor, together with their pasturelands. 1 Chronicles 7:29 And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns. 2 Kings 15:29 In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria. 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 4:13-16 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— ... John 4:3-4 He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria. John 4:43-45 After two days, Jesus left for Galilee. / Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown. / Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well. Matthew 15:21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Mark 7:24 Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice. Luke 4:31 Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. Treasury of Scripture And their border went up toward the sea, and Maralah, and reached to Dabbasheth, and reached to the river that is before Jokneam; the river. Jokneam Joshua 12:22 The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one; 1 Kings 4:12 Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam: 1 Chronicles 6:68 And Jokmeam with her suburbs, and Bethhoron with her suburbs, Jokmeam Jump to Previous Border Brook East Extended Jokneam Jok'ne-Am Limit Ravine Reached River Sea Stream Stretching Torrent Touched Touches Towards West Westward WestwardsJump to Next Border Brook East Extended Jokneam Jok'ne-Am Limit Ravine Reached River Sea Stream Stretching Torrent Touched Touches Towards West Westward WestwardsJoshua 19 1. The lot of Simeon10. of Zebulun 17. of Issachar 24. of Asher 32. of Naphtali 40. of Dan 49. The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua It went up westward to Maralah This 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 and met the brook east of Jokneam 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. Dabbesheth Another 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. Jokneam A 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. Zebulun One 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 Brook A 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 Boundaries The 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 Identity The 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 Cooperation The 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. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19What is the identity of the Gibeonites? Can God's sovereignty coexist with human free will? Joshua 15:63 states that the men of Judah could not dislodge the Jebusites from Jerusalem; how does this align with claims of total conquest elsewhere in the book? Why did spies visit Rahab in Jericho?Verse 11. - Toward the sea. Rather, westward. The original is touched or skirted (פגע). River that is before Jokneam. This, with the assistance of Joshua 12:22, which mentions Jokneam as near to Mount Carmel, enables us to identify this river (or rather, winter torrent), as "that ancient river, the river Kishon." Knobel, however, says that if the Kishon had been meant it would have been called by its name, and that we must therefore understand the Wady-el-Mil'h. But this is by no means a safe conclusion. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [It]גְבוּלָ֧ם ׀ (ḡə·ḇū·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed went up וְעָלָ֨ה (wə·‘ā·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively westward לַיָּ֛מָּה (lay·yām·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin to Maralah, וּמַרְעֲלָ֖ה (ū·mar·‘ă·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4831: Maralah -- a place on the border of Zebulun reached וּפָגַ֣ע (ū·p̄ā·ḡa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6293: To impinge, by accident, violence, by importunity Dabbesheth, בְּדַבָּ֑שֶׁת (bə·ḏab·bā·šeṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1708: Dabbesheth -- 'hump', a place in Zebulun and met וּפָגַע֙ (ū·p̄ā·ḡa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6293: To impinge, by accident, violence, by importunity the brook הַנַּ֔חַל (han·na·ḥal) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft east עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against of Jokneam. יָקְנְעָֽם׃ (yā·qə·nə·‘ām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3362: Jokneam -- a city of Canaan Links Joshua 19:11 NIVJoshua 19:11 NLT Joshua 19:11 ESV Joshua 19:11 NASB Joshua 19:11 KJV Joshua 19:11 BibleApps.com Joshua 19:11 Biblia Paralela Joshua 19:11 Chinese Bible Joshua 19:11 French Bible Joshua 19:11 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 19:11 Their border went up westward even (Josh. 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