From there it crossed eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon and curved around toward Neah. Then it went along eastwardThe phrase "then it went along eastward" indicates a directional movement in the delineation of the tribal boundaries. The Hebrew root for "eastward" is "קֶדֶם" (qedem), which not only refers to the direction but also carries connotations of antiquity and beginnings. This directional movement signifies a journey towards the rising sun, often symbolizing new beginnings and divine guidance in the biblical narrative. The eastward direction in biblical terms often represents a movement towards God's promises and blessings. to Gath-hepher
Gath-hepher, meaning "winepress of the well," is a town in the territory of Zebulun. It is historically significant as the hometown of the prophet Jonah (2 Kings 14:25). The mention of Gath-hepher ties the land to prophetic history, reminding readers of God's ongoing communication and intervention in the lives of His people. The archaeological identification of Gath-hepher is debated, but it is generally associated with the modern village of el-Meshed in Israel. and to Eth-kazin
Eth-kazin is a location whose exact historical and archaeological details remain obscure. The name itself, possibly meaning "house of the judge," suggests a place of governance or judgment. This could imply a location of significance in the administration or justice within the tribal lands. The inclusion of such places in the boundary descriptions underscores the importance of justice and order in the community life of Israel. it extended to Rimmon
Rimmon, meaning "pomegranate," is a town that appears in various biblical contexts. The pomegranate is a symbol of fruitfulness and abundance in the Bible, often associated with the Promised Land's prosperity. The extension to Rimmon signifies the inclusion of fertile and prosperous areas within the tribal inheritance, reflecting God's provision and blessing upon His people. and curved around to Neah
The phrase "curved around to Neah" suggests a boundary that is not linear but rather follows the natural contours of the land. Neah, whose meaning is uncertain, is thought to be a location on the border of Zebulun. The curving boundary indicates a careful and intentional demarcation of the land, respecting the natural geography and ensuring equitable distribution among the tribes. This reflects the divine wisdom in the allocation of the land, ensuring that each tribe receives its rightful inheritance. Persons / Places / Events 1. Gath-hepherA town in the territory of Zebulun, known as the birthplace of the prophet Jonah. It is significant in biblical history as a prophetic location. 2. Eth-kazinA lesser-known location mentioned in the delineation of the tribal boundaries of Zebulun. Its exact historical and geographical significance is not well-documented. 3. RimmonA town that appears in various contexts in the Bible, often associated with different tribes. In this context, it is part of the boundary description for Zebulun. 4. NeahAnother location marking the boundary of the tribe of Zebulun. Like Eth-kazin, its precise historical details are sparse. 5. Tribal BoundariesThe delineation of land for the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God, is a significant event in the book of Joshua, representing the fulfillment of God's promises to the descendants of Abraham. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe detailed boundaries of the tribes demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises in their own lives. Significance of HeritageThe mention of places like Gath-hepher reminds us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the impact of past generations on our faith journey. Understanding Our BoundariesJust as the tribes had specific boundaries, believers are called to understand and respect the boundaries God sets in their lives, whether moral, spiritual, or relational. Prophetic ConnectionsRecognizing the prophetic connections in Scripture, such as Jonah's link to Gath-hepher, enriches our understanding of God's overarching plan and purpose. Community and IdentityThe allocation of land to the tribes underscores the importance of community and identity within God's people, encouraging believers to find their place and purpose within the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the allocation of land to the tribe of Zebulun reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 2. What can we learn from the connection between Gath-hepher and the prophet Jonah about the significance of our spiritual heritage? 3. In what ways can understanding the boundaries God sets for us lead to greater freedom and fulfillment in our lives? 4. How do the prophetic connections in Scripture, such as those seen in Joshua 19:13, enhance our understanding of God's plan? 5. What steps can we take to better understand and embrace our identity and role within the community of believers? Connections to Other Scriptures Jonah 1:1Gath-hepher is connected to Jonah, as it is his birthplace. This connection highlights the prophetic heritage of the land allocated to Zebulun. Joshua 19:10-16The broader context of the passage, detailing the entire boundary of the tribe of Zebulun, shows the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites regarding the land. Genesis 49:13Jacob's blessing to Zebulun, where he prophesies about Zebulun's future territory, connects to the fulfillment seen in Joshua 19. 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 Along, Bends, Continued, East, Eastward, Ending, Eth, Ethkazin, Eth-kazin, Gath, Gath-hepher, Gittahhepher, Gittah-hepher, Goes, Hepher, Ittahkazin, Ittah-kazin, Kazin, Neah, Ne'ah, Passed, Passes, Passeth, Proceeded, Reaches, Remmonmethoar, Remmon-methoar, Rimmon, Rimmon-methoar, Stretches, Stretcheth, Sunrise, Sun-rising, ThenceDictionary of Bible Themes Joshua 19:1-47 7266 tribes of Israel 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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