Joshua 19:35
New International Version
The fortified towns were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Kinnereth,

New Living Translation
The fortified towns included in this territory were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Kinnereth,

English Standard Version
The fortified cities are Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,

Berean Standard Bible
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,

King James Bible
And the fenced cities are Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath, and Chinnereth,

New King James Version
And the fortified cities are Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,

New American Standard Bible
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, and Chinnereth,

NASB 1995
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer and Hammath, Rakkath and Chinnereth,

NASB 1977
And the fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer and Hammath, Rakkath and Chinnereth,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer and Hammath, Rakkath and Chinnereth,

Amplified Bible
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath and Chinnereth,

Christian Standard Bible
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,

American Standard Version
And the fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath, and Chinnereth,

English Revised Version
And the fenced cities were Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath, and Chinnereth;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,

Good News Translation
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,

International Standard Version
Also included were the fortress towns of Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,

Majority Standard Bible
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,

NET Bible
The fortified cities included Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Kinnereth,

New Heart English Bible
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Kinnereth,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the fortified cities are Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath, and Chinnereth,

World English Bible
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the cities of defense [are] Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath, and Chinnereth,

Young's Literal Translation
and the cities of defence are Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath, and Chinnereth,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the cities of fortification, Ziddim, Zur and Hammath, Rakkath and Cinneroth,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the strong cities are Assedim, Ser, and Emath, and Reccath and Cenereth,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the most fortified cities are Ziddim, Zer and Hammath, and Rakkath, and Chinnereth,

New American Bible
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,

New Revised Standard Version
The fortified towns are Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the great cities were Tyre, Zidon, Hammath, Karath, Chinnereth,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in the great cities in Tsur and in Tsidon and Bakhmath and Qerath and Kenarath
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the fortified cities were Ziddim-zer, and Hammath, and Rakkath, and Chinnereth;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the walled cities of the Tyrians, Tyre, and Omathadaketh, and Kenereth,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Naphtali's Inheritance
34Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. 35The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth, 36Adamah, Ramah, Hazor,…

Cross References
1 Kings 15:20
And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth.

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.

1 Chronicles 6:76
And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands.

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—

Judges 4:6
She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “Surely the LORD, the God of Israel, is commanding you: ‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, taking with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun.

Judges 5:19
Kings came and fought; then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo, but they took no plunder of silver.

2 Samuel 24:6
Then they went to Gilead and the land of Tahtim-hodshi, and on to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon.

1 Kings 9:13
“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 14:25
This Jeroboam restored the boundary of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word that the LORD, the God of Israel, had spoken through His servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher.

John 6:1
After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias).

Mark 6:53
When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and moored the boat.

Luke 5:1
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,

Matthew 14:34
When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.

John 21:1
Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:


Treasury of Scripture

And the fenced cities are Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath, and Chinnereth,

Hammath

Genesis 10:18
And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.

Numbers 13:21
So they went up, and searched the land from the wilderness of Zin unto Rehob, as men come to Hamath.

Numbers 34:8
From mount Hor ye shall point out your border unto the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad:

Hamath

Joshua 11:2
And to the kings that were on the north of the mountains, and of the plains south of Chinneroth, and in the valley, and in the borders of Dor on the west,

Chinneroth

Joshua 13:27
And in the valley, Betharam, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and his border, even unto the edge of the sea of Chinnereth on the other side Jordan eastward.

Mark 6:53
And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.

Gennesaret

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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 fortified cities
This phrase indicates the strategic and military importance of these locations. In ancient times, fortified cities were essential for protection against invasions and attacks. The Hebrew word for "fortified" is "מִבְצָר" (mibtsar), which implies a place of strength and defense. These cities were not only physical strongholds but also centers of administration and governance, reflecting the organized and structured society of the Israelites as they settled in the Promised Land.

Ziddim
The exact location of Ziddim is not definitively known today, but it is believed to have been in the region of Naphtali. The name "Ziddim" may derive from a root meaning "to hunt" or "to lie in wait," suggesting a place of vigilance or strategic advantage. This reflects the need for constant readiness and alertness in the spiritual life, as believers are called to be watchful and prepared for spiritual battles.

Zer
Like Ziddim, the precise location of Zer is uncertain. The name "Zer" could be related to a root meaning "to bind" or "to enclose," which aligns with the concept of a fortified city. Spiritually, this can symbolize the binding together of the community in faith and purpose, creating a stronghold of unity and shared mission among God's people.

Hammath
Hammath is often associated with hot springs, as the name suggests a connection to warmth or heat. Archaeological evidence points to the existence of ancient hot springs in the region, which were likely used for healing and relaxation. This can be seen as a metaphor for the healing and restorative power of God's presence, offering comfort and renewal to His people.

Rakkath
Traditionally identified with the city of Tiberias on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Rakkath's name may mean "shore" or "bank." This location by the water signifies a place of life and sustenance, as water is a vital resource. In a spiritual sense, it reminds believers of the living water that Christ offers, which sustains and nourishes the soul.

Chinnereth
Also known as Kinneret or Gennesaret, this city is closely associated with the Sea of Galilee, which is sometimes called the Sea of Chinnereth. The name is thought to derive from a word meaning "harp," possibly due to the shape of the lake. This connection to music and harmony can inspire believers to live lives that resonate with the beauty and order of God's creation, producing a melody of faith and obedience.

(35) The fenced cities.--Observe the protection of the northern border by fortresses. Ziddim (Hattin), Hammath (Hammam Tabariya), Rakkath (Tiberias), and Chinnereth (not identified, but giving a name to the Sea of Galilee, and therefore evidently close by), are all in sheet 6, near the lake.

(36,37) Adamah (Ed-Dameh,?Daimah, sheet 6), Ramah (Rameh), Hazor (Hadireh), Kedesh (Kades), Edrei (Y'ater), En-hazor (Hazireh), and Iron (Y'arum), are all in sheet 4, north of the above. The town of Hazor has been variously identified by previous writers, but Conder expresses no doubt as to its being Hadireh, which certainly occupies a commanding position above a stream that flows into Lake Merom.

Verse 35. - And the fenced cities. The remark is made in the 'Speaker's Commentary' that the number of fenced cities in the north were no doubt owing to a determination to protect the northern boundary of Israel by a chain of fortresses. The word fenced is the same that is rendered strong in ver. 29, "the strong city Tyre." Chinnereth (see Joshua 11:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The fortified
מִבְצָ֑ר (miḇ·ṣār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4013: A fortification, castle, fortified city, a defender

cities
וְעָרֵ֖י (wə·‘ā·rê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

were Ziddim,
הַצִּדִּ֣ים (haṣ·ṣid·dîm)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6661: Ziddim -- a place in Naphtali

Zer,
צֵ֔ר (ṣêr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6863: Zer -- a city in Naphtali

Hammath,
וְחַמַּ֖ת (wə·ḥam·maṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2575: Hammath -- 'hot (spring)', a city in Naphtali

Rakkath,
רַקַּ֥ת (raq·qaṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7557: Rakkath -- a city in Naphtali

Chinnereth,
וְכִנָּֽרֶת׃ (wə·ḵin·nā·reṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3672: Chinnereth -- a city in Galilee, also a lake near the city


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