and Pedahel son of Ammihud, a leader from the tribe of Naphtali." from the tribe of NaphtaliThe phrase "from the tribe of Naphtali" refers to one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe of Naphtali was known for its valor and swiftness, as reflected in Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:21, "Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns." Historically, the territory allotted to Naphtali was in the northern part of Canaan, a region known for its fertile land and strategic location. This tribe played a significant role in Israel's history, contributing to the military efforts during the conquest of Canaan and later during the time of the Judges. Pedahel The name "Pedahel" means "God has ransomed" or "whom God redeems" in Hebrew. This name reflects a deep theological truth about God's nature as a redeemer and deliverer. In the context of Numbers 34, Pedahel is appointed as a leader to help distribute the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel. His name serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and His role in the redemption and restoration of His people. The choice of Pedahel underscores the importance of godly leadership in fulfilling God's promises. son of Ammihud The phrase "son of Ammihud" identifies Pedahel's lineage, providing a connection to his family heritage. The name "Ammihud" means "my kinsman is majesty" or "people of glory" in Hebrew. This lineage highlights the importance of family and heritage in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant promises through generations. The mention of Ammihud also serves to authenticate Pedahel's authority and position within the tribe of Naphtali, as leadership roles were often passed down through family lines. This reflects the biblical principle of honoring one's heritage and the responsibilities that come with it. Persons / Places / Events 1. PedahelPedahel is identified as a leader from the tribe of Naphtali. His name means "God has ransomed" in Hebrew, indicating a divine purpose or calling in his leadership role. 2. AmmihudThe father of Pedahel, whose name means "people of glory" or "my kinsman is majesty." This suggests a heritage of honor and responsibility. 3. Tribe of NaphtaliOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe is known for its warriors and is allotted land in the northern part of Canaan. 4. Allocation of the Promised LandThis event involves the division of the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God. Leaders from each tribe were appointed to oversee this process. 5. Leadership and InheritanceThe appointment of leaders like Pedahel signifies the importance of orderly distribution and stewardship of God's promises to His people. Teaching Points Leadership and ResponsibilityGod appoints leaders to guide His people in fulfilling His promises. Like Pedahel, we are called to lead with integrity and faithfulness in our spheres of influence. Heritage and IdentityUnderstanding our spiritual heritage can empower us to walk confidently in our God-given identity and purpose, just as Pedahel's lineage informed his role. Divine Order and StewardshipThe orderly distribution of the land reflects God's desire for structure and stewardship. We are called to manage our resources and responsibilities with wisdom and diligence. Faithfulness to God's PromisesThe allocation of the Promised Land is a testament to God's faithfulness. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives, even when the process requires patience and perseverance. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the role of Pedahel as a leader from Naphtali reflect God's plan for leadership within the community of faith? 2. In what ways can understanding our spiritual heritage, like Pedahel's lineage, impact our identity and purpose today? 3. How does the orderly distribution of the Promised Land challenge us to consider the importance of stewardship in our own lives? 4. What lessons can we learn from the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel that apply to our personal walk with God? 5. How can we apply the principles of leadership and responsibility seen in Numbers 34:28 to our roles within our families, churches, and communities? Connections to Other Scriptures Joshua 19This chapter details the specific allotment of land to the tribe of Naphtali, connecting Pedahel's role to the fulfillment of God's promise to Israel. Genesis 49:21Jacob's blessing to Naphtali, which speaks of freedom and fruitfulness, can be seen as prophetic of the tribe's future inheritance and role in Israel. Deuteronomy 33:23Moses' blessing to Naphtali highlights the tribe's favor and blessing, which is part of the broader account of God's provision and promise. People Addar, Ahihud, Ammihud, Asher, Azzan, Benjamin, Bukki, Caleb, Chislon, Dan, Eleazar, Elidad, Elizaphan, Enan, Gad, Hanniel, Israelites, Issachar, Jephunneh, Jogli, Joseph, Joshua, Kemuel, Manasseh, Moses, Naphtali, Nun, Paltiel, Parnach, Pedahel, Phaltiel, Reuben, Samuel, Shelomi, Shemuel, Shiphtan, Simeon, ZebulunPlaces Ain, Akrabbim, Brook of Egypt, Canaan, Edom, Great Sea, Hazar-addar, Hazar-enan, Jordan River, Kadesh-barnea, Lebo-hamath, Mount Hor, Plains of Moab, Riblah, Salt Sea, Sea of Chinnereth, Shepham, Zedad, Zin, ZiphronTopics Ammihud, Ammi'hud, Chief, Leader, Naphtali, Naph'tali, Pedahel, Pedah'el, Phedahel, Prince, Sons, TribeDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 34:17-29 4208 land, divine responsibility Library The Talmudic Girdle of the Land under the Second Temple, Taken Out of the Jerusalem Sheviith, Fol. 36 3 What all these things mean, I cannot so much as conjecture; yea, nor can I scarce conjecture, what the meaning is of some of them. Neither is there any Oedipus at hand, nor Sphinx herself, to explain and unriddle them. The Talmudists are silent from making any comments here, nor have we the advantage of any other commentator. We must, therefore, act here according to the uncertain instruction of nods and winks; and that either by saying nothing, or by mere conjecture, since that the mind of the authors … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and HebraicaThe Northern Coasts of Galilee. Amanah. The Mountain of Snow. This coast is described by Moses, Numbers 34:7: "From the Great Sea to mount Hor: from mount Hor to the entrance of Hamath," &c. Mount Hor, in the Jewish writers, is Amanah; mention of which occurs, Canticles 4:8, where R. Solomon thus: "Amanah is a mount in the northern coast of the land of Israel, which in the Talmudical language is called, The mountainous plain of Amanon; the same with mount Hor." In the Jerusalem Targum, for mount 'Hor' is the mount Manus: but the Targum of Jonathan renders it … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica What is to be Said of the Sea of Apamia. 'The sea of Apamia' is reckoned the seventh among those seas that compass the land of Israel; which word hath a sound so near akin to the word Pamias, by which name the Rabbins point out the fountains of Jordan,--that the mention of that word cannot but excite the memory of this, yea, almost persuade that both design one and the same place: and that the sea Apamia was nothing else but some great collection of waters at the very springs of Jordan. This also might moreover be added to strengthen that … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Pamias. Paneas, the Spring of Jordan. The maps assign a double spring of Jordan; but by what right it scarce appears; much less does it appear by what right they should call this Jor,--and that Dan. There is indeed mention in Josephus of little Jordan and great Jordan. Hence, as it seems, was the first original of the double spring in the maps, and of a double river at those first springs. For thus Josephus; "There are fountains (in Daphne) which send little Jordan, as it is called, into the great." He treats, in the text cited, of the … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Lake of Gennesaret; Or, the Sea of Galilee and Tiberias. Jordan is measured at one hundred and twenty furlongs, from the lake of Samochonitis to that of Gennesaret. That lake, in the Old Testament, is 'The sea of Chinnereth,' Numbers 34:11, &c. In the Targumists, 'The sea of Genesar'; sometimes, 'of Genesor'; sometimes, 'of Ginosar': it is the same also in the Talmudists, but most frequently 'The sea of Tiberiah.' Both names are used by the evangelists; 'the lake of Gennesaret,' Luke 5:1; 'the sea of Tiberias,' John 21:1; and 'the sea of Galilee,' John … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Subterraneous Places. Mines. Caves. Thus having taken some notice of the superficies of the land, let us a little search into its bowels. You may divide the subterraneous country into three parts: the metal mines, the caves, and the places of burial. This land was eminently noted for metal mines, so that "its stones," in very many places, "were iron, and out of its hills was digged brass," Deuteronomy 8:9. From these gain accrued to the Jews: but to the Christians, not seldom slavery and misery; being frequently condemned hither by … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Arbel. Shezor. Tarnegola the Upper. "Arbel a city of Galilee."--There is mention of it in Hosea 10:14. But there are authors which do very differently interpret that place, viz. the Chaldee paraphrast, R. Solomon, Kimchi: consult them. It was between Zippor and Tiberias. Hence Nittai the Arbelite, who was president with Josua Ben Perahiah. The valley of Arbel is mentioned by the Talmudists. So also "The Arbelite Bushel." "Near Zephath in Upper Galilee was a town named Shezor, whence was R. Simeon Shezori: there he was buried. There … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Coast of the Asphaltites, the Essenes. En-Gedi. "On the western shore" (of the Asphaltites) "dwell the Essenes; whom persons, guilty of any crimes, fly from on every side. A nation it is that lives alone, and of all other nations in the whole world, most to be admired; they are without any woman; all lust banished, &c. Below these, was the town Engadda, the next to Jerusalem for fruitfulness, and groves of palm-trees, now another burying-place. From thence stands Massada, a castle in a rock, and this castle not far from the Asphaltites." Solinus, … 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 Kadesh. Rekam, and that Double. Inquiry is Made, Whether the Doubling it in the Maps is Well Done. The readers of the eastern interpreters will observe, that Kadesh is rendered by all Rekam, or in a sound very near it. In the Chaldee, it is 'Rekam': in the Syriac, 'Rekem': in the Arabic, 'Rakim'... There are two places noted by the name Rekam in the very bounds of the land,--to wit, the southern and eastern: that is, a double Kadesh. I. Of Kadesh, or Rekam, in the south part, there is no doubt. II. Of it, in the eastern part, there is this mention: "From Rekam to the east, and Rekam is as the … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Numbers Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution … John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Numbers 34:28 NIVNumbers 34:28 NLTNumbers 34:28 ESVNumbers 34:28 NASBNumbers 34:28 KJV
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