Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, AllammelechThis name, meaning "king's oak" or "oak of the king," suggests a place of significance, possibly a landmark or a site of royal importance. In the context of the tribal allotments, it indicates a specific location within the territory assigned to the tribe of Asher. The mention of such a place underscores the detailed nature of the land distribution, reflecting God's promise to give each tribe a distinct inheritance. Amad
The name "Amad" is less well-known, and its exact location remains uncertain. However, its inclusion in the list of boundary markers highlights the precision with which the land was divided. This reflects the care and orderliness of God's provision for His people, ensuring that each tribe received its rightful inheritance. Mishal
Mishal, meaning "entreaty" or "request," was a town within the territory of Asher. It later became a Levitical city, as noted in 1 Chronicles 6:74. This transition to a Levitical city signifies the integration of spiritual leadership within the community, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a focus on worship and service to God. On the west the border touched Carmel
Mount Carmel is a significant geographical and spiritual landmark in Israel. Known for its lush vegetation and strategic location, Carmel was a place of beauty and fertility. Spiritually, it is renowned as the site of Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18). The mention of Carmel in the boundary description highlights the richness and diversity of the land God provided to His people. Shihor-libnath
The name "Shihor-libnath" is thought to refer to a river or stream, possibly meaning "black river" or "river of white." This boundary marker indicates the natural features that defined the tribal territories. The use of natural landmarks in delineating borders reflects the integration of God's creation into the life and identity of His people, reminding them of His sovereignty over the land and their dependence on His provision. Persons / Places / Events 1. AllammelechA location within the territory allotted to the tribe of Asher. The name means "king's oak" in Hebrew, indicating a place of significance or perhaps a landmark. 2. AmadAnother town within Asher's inheritance. The exact location is uncertain, but it is part of the delineation of Asher's borders. 3. MishalA town given to the Levites, as mentioned in other parts of the Bible. It signifies the integration of Levitical cities within tribal territories. 4. CarmelA well-known mountain range in Israel, often associated with the prophet Elijah. It is a fertile area and a significant landmark in biblical history. 5. Shihor-libnathLikely a river or stream marking the boundary of Asher's territory. The name suggests a "black" or "muddy" stream, indicating a natural border. Teaching Points Understanding God's ProvisionThe detailed description of Asher's territory reminds us of God's provision and the importance of recognizing His blessings in our lives. Significance of BoundariesJust as the tribes of Israel had specific boundaries, we too have boundaries set by God in our lives. Understanding and respecting these can lead to peace and prosperity. Integration of ServiceThe inclusion of Levitical cities like Mishal within tribal lands teaches us about the integration of service and worship in our daily lives. Historical and Spiritual LandmarksPlaces like Carmel serve as reminders of God's past faithfulness and encourage us to seek His presence in our current circumstances. Community and InheritanceThe allocation of land to the tribes of Israel reflects the importance of community and the inheritance we have in Christ as believers. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the allocation of land to the tribe of Asher reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 2. What can we learn from the geographical boundaries set for the tribes of Israel about setting personal boundaries in our lives? 3. In what ways can the integration of Levitical cities within tribal territories inspire us to incorporate worship and service into our daily routines? 4. How does the account of Elijah on Mount Carmel enhance our understanding of the spiritual significance of this location? 5. Reflect on a time when recognizing God's provision in your life led to a deeper sense of gratitude and contentment. How can this passage encourage you to see God's hand in your current circumstances? Connections to Other Scriptures Joshua 21:30This verse mentions Mishal as one of the cities given to the Levites, highlighting the integration of Levitical cities within the tribal lands. 1 Kings 18The account of Elijah on Mount Carmel connects to the geographical significance of Carmel as a place of divine intervention and revelation. Genesis 49:20Jacob's blessing to Asher speaks of the tribe's abundance and prosperity, which is reflected in the fertile lands described in Joshua 19:26. 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 Alammelech, Allammelech, Allam'melech, Allam-melech, Amad, Amead, Border, Boundary, Carmel, Libnath, Mishal, Misheal, Reached, Reacheth, Shihor, Shihorlibnath, Shihor-libnath, Shihor-lib'nath, Stretching, Touched, Touches, Toucheth, West, Westward, WestwardsDictionary 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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