And the coast of their inheritance was Zorah, and Eshtaol, and Irshemesh,
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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 19:40-44.
Glossary
- Eshtaol Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet Deir Shubeib.
- Ir-shemesh Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Bet Shemesh.
- Zorah Place
- Place of wasps, a town in the low country of Judah, afterwards given to Dan ( Josh. 19:41 ; Judg. 18:2 ), probably the same as Zoreah ( Josh. 15:33 ). This was Samson’s birthplace. Modern identification: Tel Tzora.