Remeth, En-gannim, En-haddah, and Beth-pazzez. RemethRemeth is a town located in the territory allotted to the tribe of Issachar. The name "Remeth" means "height" or "elevation," suggesting its geographical positioning. This town is also referred to as "Jarmuth" in some biblical texts, indicating a possible dual name or a change over time. The location of Remeth is not precisely identified today, but it is believed to have been situated in the fertile Jezreel Valley, an area known for its agricultural productivity. This region's fertility would have been significant for the tribe of Issachar, known for its agricultural prowess. En-gannim
En-gannim, meaning "spring of gardens," indicates a place with abundant water sources, making it ideal for cultivation and settlement. This town is identified with the modern-day Jenin, located at the northern edge of the West Bank. En-gannim's strategic location at the crossroads of major trade routes would have made it an important site for commerce and interaction with neighboring regions. The presence of gardens and springs aligns with the biblical imagery of a land flowing with milk and honey, symbolizing God's provision and blessing. En-haddah
En-haddah, meaning "swift spring," suggests a location with a rapidly flowing water source. The exact location of En-haddah is not known today, but its name implies a place of refreshment and sustenance. Water sources were crucial in the ancient Near East, often determining the viability of a settlement. The mention of En-haddah highlights the importance of water in sustaining life and prosperity, reflecting God's provision for His people in the Promised Land. Beth-pazzez
Beth-pazzez, meaning "house of dispersion," may indicate a place where people gathered or dispersed. The exact location of Beth-pazzez is uncertain, but it is thought to have been in the vicinity of the other towns listed. The name could suggest a place of gathering for worship or community activities, reflecting the social and religious life of the Israelites. The concept of dispersion also resonates with the broader biblical theme of God's people being scattered and gathered, as seen in the exile and return narratives. Persons / Places / Events 1. RemethA town allocated to the tribe of Issachar. Its name means "height" or "elevation," indicating its possible geographical features or spiritual significance. 2. En-gannimMeaning "fountain of gardens," this town suggests a place of fertility and life, possibly indicating a location with abundant water sources. 3. En-haddahThe name means "fountain of joy" or "fountain of sharpness," which could imply a place of refreshment or clarity. 4. Beth-pazzezThis town's name means "house of dispersion" or "house of the spreading," which might reflect its role or significance in the region. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe allocation of these towns to Issachar is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the tribes of Israel. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives. Significance of Names and PlacesThe meanings of the town names remind us that God often uses places and their characteristics to teach spiritual truths. Reflect on the "fountains" and "houses" in your life that God has provided. Understanding Our InheritanceJust as Issachar received a specific inheritance, Christians have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. Understanding and valuing this inheritance is crucial for living a life of purpose. Strategic PositioningThe locations of these towns suggest strategic importance. Consider how God has strategically placed you in your community or workplace for His purposes. Bible Study Questions 1. What does the allocation of these towns to Issachar reveal about God's character and His promises? 2. How can the meanings of the town names (e.g., "fountain of gardens") inspire us in our spiritual walk? 3. In what ways can we see the fulfillment of God's promises in our own lives, similar to the tribe of Issachar? 4. How does understanding our spiritual inheritance in Christ affect our daily living and decision-making? 5. Reflect on your current "position" in life. How might God be using your location and circumstances for His strategic purposes? Connections to Other Scriptures Joshua 19:17-23This passage provides the broader context of the allotment of land to the tribe of Issachar, of which these towns are a part. It highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to the tribes of Israel. Genesis 49:14-15Jacob's blessing over Issachar, describing the tribe as strong and industrious, can be seen as a prophetic insight into the character and future of the tribe, including the lands they would inhabit. 1 Chronicles 12:32The men of Issachar are described as having understanding of the times, which can be connected to the strategic and fertile locations they were given. 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 Beth, Bethpazzez, Beth-pazzez, Beth-paz'zez, En, Engannim, En-gannim, En-gan'nim, Enhaddah, En-haddah, En-had'dah, Gannim, Haddah, Pazzez, RemethDictionary 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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