Joshua 19:15

And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.

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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 19:15-16.

Joshua 19:15 Joshua 19:16

Glossary

Bethlehem Place: House of bread. (1. ) A city in the “hill country” of Judah. It was originally called Ephrath ( Gen. 35:16 , 19; 48:7; Ruth 4:11 ). It was also called Beth-lehem Ephratah ( Micah 5:2 ), Beth-lehem-judah. Modern identification: Beit Lahm.
Idalah Place: Snares(? ), a city near the west border of Zebulun ( Josh. 19:15 ). It has been identified with the modern Jeida, in the valley of Kishon. Modern identification: Khirbet el Huwarah.
Kattath Place: ( Josh. 19:15 ), a town of Asher, has been identified with Kana el Jelil. (See CANA. ). Modern identification: Khirbet Qutteina.
Nahalal Place: Pasture, a city in Zebulun on the border of Issachar ( Josh. 19:15 ), the same as Nahalol ( Judg. 1:30 ). It was given to the Levites. Modern identification: Horbat Sefan.
Shimron Place: Watch-post, an ancient city of the Canaanites; with its villages, allotted to Zebulun ( Josh. 19:15 ); now probably Semunieh, on the northern edge of the plain of Esdraelon, 5 miles west of Nazareth. Modern identification: Tel Shimron.