This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Asher, including these cities and their villages. This was the inheritanceThe 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. Persons / Places / Events 1. AsherOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah. The tribe was known for its fertile land and abundance. 2. Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, etc.These are cities and regions within the territory allotted to the tribe of Asher. Each location had its own significance and role within the tribal inheritance. 3. Carmel and Shihor-libnathGeographical landmarks that defined the western boundary of Asher's territory. Carmel is a well-known mountain range in Israel. 4. Greater SidonA significant city in ancient Phoenicia, indicating the northern reach of Asher's territory. 5. TyreA fortified city, also in Phoenicia, known for its strength and strategic importance. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe allotment of land to Asher demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the descendants of Jacob. This reminds us that God is faithful to His promises in our lives as well. Significance of InheritanceThe detailed description of Asher's inheritance highlights the importance of understanding and valuing our spiritual inheritance in Christ. Boundaries and ContentmentJust as Asher was given specific boundaries, we are called to recognize and be content with the boundaries God sets in our lives, trusting His wisdom and provision. Cultural and Historical ContextUnderstanding the historical and cultural context of these locations can enrich our appreciation of the biblical account and its application to our lives today. Unity and Diversity in the Body of ChristThe division of land among the tribes reflects the diversity within the unity of God's people, similar to the diverse gifts and roles within the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the inheritance of the tribe of Asher reflect God's faithfulness to His promises, and how can we apply this understanding to our own lives? 2. In what ways can understanding the historical and geographical context of biblical passages enhance our study and application of Scripture? 3. How can we find contentment within the boundaries God has set for us, and what practical steps can we take to cultivate this contentment? 4. What lessons can we learn from the diversity of the tribes of Israel that apply to the diversity within the body of Christ today? 5. How does the concept of inheritance in the Old Testament relate to our spiritual inheritance in Christ, and how should this impact our daily lives? Connections to Other Scriptures The blessing of Asher by Jacob in Genesis 49:20, where Asher is promised rich food and royal delicacies, connects to the fertile land described in Joshua 19:31. The mention of Sidon and Tyre connects to Ezekiel 28, where these cities are described in terms of their wealth and pride, providing a broader context for the region's significance. The division of the land among the tribes of Israel in Joshua 19 parallels the earlier instructions given in Numbers 34, where God outlines the boundaries of the Promised Land. 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 Asher, Cities, Clan, Families, Hamlets, Heritage, Inheritance, Places, Sons, Towns, Tribe, Unwalled, VillagesDictionary 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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