Joshua 19:31
New International Version
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Asher, according to its clans.

New Living Translation
The homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Asher included these towns and their surrounding villages.

English Standard Version
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Asher according to their clans—these cities with their villages.

Berean Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Asher, including these cities and their villages.

King James Bible
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

New King James Version
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

New American Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

NASB 1995
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

NASB 1977
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Legacy Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Amplified Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Christian Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of Asher’s descendants by their clans, these cities with their settlements.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of Asher’s descendants by their clans, these cities with their villages.

American Standard Version
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

English Revised Version
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These cities with their villages are the inheritance for the families of the tribe of Asher.

Good News Translation
These cities and their towns were in the land which the families of the tribe of Asher received as their possession.

International Standard Version
These towns and villages are the inheritance of the tribe of Asher according to its families.

Majority Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Asher, including these cities and their villages.

NET Bible
This was the land assigned to the tribe of Asher by its clans, including these cities and their towns.

New Heart English Bible
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Webster's Bible Translation
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

World English Bible
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
This [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Asher, for their families, these cities and their villages.

Young's Literal Translation
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Asher, for their families, these cities and their villages.

Smith's Literal Translation
This the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Asher according to their families, these cities and their enclosures.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
This is the possession of the children of Aser by their kindreds, and the cities and their villages.

Catholic Public Domain Version
This is the possession of the sons of Asher, by their families, and the cities and their villages.

New American Bible
This was the heritage of the tribe of the Asherites by their clans, these cities and their villages.

New Revised Standard Version
This is the inheritance of the tribe of Asher according to its families—these towns with their villages.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ashir for their families and these cities and their fields
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Aser according to their families, the cities and their villages.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Asher's Inheritance
30Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob. There were twenty-two cities, along with their villages. 31This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Asher, including these cities and their villages.

Cross References
Joshua 19:10-16
The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...

Joshua 19:24-30
The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: / Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, / Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, ...

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 21:6-8
The descendants of Gershon received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan. / And the descendants of Merari received twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. / So the Israelites allotted to the Levites these cities, together with their pasturelands, as the LORD had commanded through Moses.

Judges 1:31-32
Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. / So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out.

1 Chronicles 6:62-76
The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. / The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. / So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. ...

1 Kings 4:7-19
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 Kings 9:11-13
King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. / “What are these towns you have given me, my brother?” asked Hiram, and he called them the Land of Cabul, as they are called to this day.

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 4:13-15
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 7:31
Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.

Luke 4:16-30
Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, / the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written: / “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, ...

John 1:43-51
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. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” ...

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Genesis 49:20
Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.

Deuteronomy 33:24,25
And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil…

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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
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This was the inheritance
The term "inheritance" in Hebrew is "נַחֲלָה" (nachalah), which signifies a possession or property passed down through generations. In the context of the Israelites, it represents not just a physical land but a divine gift from God, fulfilling His promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This inheritance is a testament to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His covenant. It serves as a reminder that the land is not merely a geographical location but a sacred trust given by God to His people.

of the tribe of Asher
Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was named after Jacob's eighth son, born to Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The name "Asher" means "happy" or "blessed," reflecting the tribe's future prosperity and abundance. Historically, the tribe of Asher was located in the fertile region of the western Galilee, known for its olive oil production. This allocation underscores the blessings and prosperity that God intended for His people, as Asher's land was rich and fruitful, symbolizing divine favor and provision.

according to their clans
The phrase "according to their clans" indicates the division of the land among the families within the tribe. The Hebrew word for "clans" is "מִשְׁפָּחוֹת" (mishpachot), which refers to extended family groups. This division ensured that each family received a portion of the inheritance, emphasizing the importance of family and community in God's plan. It highlights the orderly and equitable distribution of the land, reflecting God's justice and care for each individual and family unit within the tribe.

these cities and their villages
The mention of "cities and their villages" points to the specific settlements that were part of Asher's inheritance. In ancient Israel, cities were often fortified centers of administration and trade, while villages were smaller, agricultural communities. This distinction illustrates the varied nature of the inheritance, encompassing both urban and rural areas. It reflects the comprehensive provision of God, ensuring that the tribe of Asher had access to both the resources of the land and the infrastructure necessary for a thriving community. This allocation of cities and villages underscores the completeness of God's provision, catering to all aspects of life and society.

Verse 31. - This is the inheritance of the tribe of Asher. Asher appears to have been allotted a long but narrow strip of territory between Naphtali and the sea. The natural advantages of the territory must have been great. Not only was it described prophetically by Jacob (Genesis 49:20) and by Moses (Deuteronomy 33:24, 25), but the prosperity of the two great maritime cities of Tyro and Sidon was due to the immense commercial advantages the neighbourhood afforded. St. Jean d'Acre, within the territory once assigned to Asher, has inherited the prosperity, so far as anything under the Turkish rule can be prosperous, once enjoyed by her two predecessors. Maundrell, the acute English chaplain at Aleppo, who visited Palestine in 1696, describes the plain of Acre in his day as about six hours' journey from north to south, and two from west to east; as being well watered, and possessing "everything else that might render it both pleasant and fruitful. But," he adds, "this delicious plain is now almost desolate, being suffered, for want of culture, to run up to rank weeds, as high as our horses' backs." Asher, however, never employed the advantages its situation offered. They never subdued the Canaanites around them, but, unquestionably at a very early date (see Judges 5:17) preferred a life of compromise and ignoble ease to the national welfare. But it would be incorrect to suppose that because the tribe is omitted in the list of rulers given in 1 Chronicles 27, it had ceased to be a power in Israel. For Gad is also omitted in that list, while among the warriors who came to greet David when he became undisputed king of Israel, Asher sent 40,000 trained warriors, a number exceeding the men of Ephraim, and those of Simeon, of Dan, and of the half tribe of Manasseh (see 1 Chronicles 12.), and far exceeding the numbers of Benjamin, which had never recovered the war of almost extermination waged against it, in consequence of the atrocity at Gibeah (Judges 20.). Possibly the reason why so few are mentioned of the tribe of Judah on that occasion is because so many were already with David. There seems no ground for the idea of Dean Stanley, that the allusion to Asher in Judges 5:17 is any more contemptuous than the allusion to any other tribe.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
This
זֹ֗את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

was the inheritance
נַחֲלַ֛ת (na·ḥă·laṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

of 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
מַטֵּ֥ה (maṭ·ṭêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Asher,
אָשֵׁ֖ר (’ā·šêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine

including these
הָאֵ֖לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh)
Article | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

cities
הֶעָרִ֥ים (he·‘ā·rîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5892: Excitement

and their villages.
וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet


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