And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reacheth to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath;
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Interpretation
Joshua waited till all the tribes were settled, before he asked any provision for himself. He was content to be unfixed, till he saw them all placed, and herein is an example to all in public places, to prefer the common welfare before private advantage.
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This thought runs through Joshua 19:24-28.
Glossary
- Allammelech Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Alil.
- Amad Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Mount Carmel.
- Mishal Place
- ( Josh. 19:26 ), a town of Asher, probably the same as Mishal. Modern identification: Tell Keisan.
- Mount Carmel Place
- Biblical mountain. Modern identification: Mount Carmel.
- Shihor-libnath Place
- Black-white, a stream on the borders of Asher, probably the modern Nahr Zerka, i. e. Modern identification: mouth of the Kishon River.