And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittahhepher, to Ittahkazin, and goeth out to Remmonmethoar to Neah;
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Interpretation
In the division to each tribe of Israel, the prophetic blessings of Jacob were fulfilled. They chose for themselves, or it was divided to them by lot, in the manner and places that he foresaw.
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This thought runs through Joshua 19:10-14.
Glossary
- Eth-kazin Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Kefr Kenna.
- Gath-hepher Place
- Wine-press of the well, a town of Lower Galilee, about 5 miles from Nazareth; the birthplace of Jonah ( 2 Kings 14:25 ); the same as Gittah-hepher ( Josh. 19:13 ). Modern identification: Tel Gat Hefer.
- Neah Place
- Shaking, or settlement, or descent, a town on the east side of Zebulun, not far from Rimmon ( Josh. 19:13 ). Modern identification: Nimrin.
- Rimmon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Rumana.