And the border compasseth it on the north side to Hannathon: and the outgoings thereof are in the valley of Jiphthahel:
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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
- 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.
- Hannathon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Hanaton.
- Valley of Iphtahel Place
- Biblical valley. Modern identification: Wadi el Melek.