Genesis 10:19

Genesis 10:19 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.

King James Version KJV

And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha.

American Standard Version ASV

And the border of the Canaanite was from Sidon, as thou goest toward Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest toward Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiim, unto Lasha.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Their country stretching from Zidon to Gaza, in the direction of Gerar; and to Lasha, in the direction of Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiim.

Free Bible Version FBV

and the territory of the Canaanites stretched from Sidon towards Gerar and all the way to Gaza, then towards Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, all the way to Lasha.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then the border of the Canaanites was from Zidon, as thou commest to Gerar vntil Azzah, and as thou goest vnto Sodom, and Gomorah, and Admah, and Zeboijm, euen vnto Lasha.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And the border of the Canaanite is from Sidon, [in] thy coming towards Gerar, unto Gaza; [in] thy coming towards Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, unto Lasha.

World English Bible WEB

The border of the Canaanites was from Sidon—as you go toward Gerar—to Gaza—as you go toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim—to Lasha.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, to Gaza; as thou goest to Sodom and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even to Lashah.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the limits of Chanaan were from Sidon as one comes to Gerara even to Gaza, until thou enter Sodom and Gomorrha, and Adama, and Seboim even to Lesa.

Translation for Translators T4T

Their land extended from Sidon city in the north as far south as Gaza town, and then to the east as far as Gerar town, and then farther east to Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim towns, and even as far as Lasha town.

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Genesis 10:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַֽ/יְהִ֞י גְּב֤וּל הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִי֙ מִ/צִּידֹ֔ן בֹּאֲ/כָ֥ה גְרָ֖רָ/ה עַד עַזָּ֑ה בֹּאֲ/כָ֞ה סְדֹ֧מָ/ה וַ/עֲמֹרָ֛ה וְ/אַדְמָ֥ה וּ/צְבֹיִ֖ם עַד לָֽשַׁע

וַֽ/יְהִ֞י hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

גְּב֤וּל gᵉbûwl H1366 border N-ms

הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִי֙ Kᵉnaʻanîy H3669 Canaanitess Art | Ngmsa

מִ/צִּידֹ֔ן Tsîydôwn H6721 Sidon Prep | N-proper

בֹּאֲ/כָ֥ה bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

גְרָ֖רָ/ה Gᵉrâr H1642 Gerar N-proper | Suff

עַד ʻad H5704 till Prep

עַזָּ֑ה ʻAzzâh H5804 Gaza N-proper

בֹּאֲ/כָ֞ה bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

סְדֹ֧מָ/ה Çᵉdôm H5467 Sodom N-proper | Suff

וַ/עֲמֹרָ֛ה ʻĂmôrâh H6017 Gomorrah Conj | N-proper

וְ/אַדְמָ֥ה ʼAdmâh H126 Admah Conj | N-proper

וּ/צְבֹיִ֖ם Tsᵉbôʼîym H6636 Zeboiim Conj | N-proper

עַד ʻad H5704 till Prep

לָֽשַׁע Leshaʻ H3962 Lasha N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 10:19

וַֽ/יְהִ֞י hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

גְּב֤וּל gᵉbûwl H1366 "border" N-ms

This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.

Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)

Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.

הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִי֙ Kᵉnaʻanîy H3669 "Canaanitess" Art | Ngmsa

A Canaanitess was a woman from the land of Canaan, known for being merchants and traders. The term is used in the Bible to describe a woman who was a mother of one of the tribe of Benjamin, as seen in Genesis and other books.

Definition: Describing a woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; mother of: Shaul (H7586H) § a merchant, trader

Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: Canaanite, merchant, trafficker. See also: Genesis 10:18; Joshua 11:3; Proverbs 31:24.

מִ/צִּידֹ֔ן Tsîydôwn H6721 "Sidon" Prep | N-proper

Sidon was an ancient city on the Mediterranean coast, named after a son of Canaan, and is mentioned in the Bible as a major Phoenician city.

Definition: Sidon = "hunting" ancient Phoenician city, on Mediterranean coast north of Tyre Another name of tsi.don (צִידוֹן "Sidon" H6721H)

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: Sidon, Zidon. See also: Genesis 10:15; Isaiah 23:2; Isaiah 23:4.

בֹּאֲ/כָ֥ה bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

גְרָ֖רָ/ה Gᵉrâr H1642 "Gerar" N-proper | Suff

Gerar was a city in the land of the Philistines, south of Gaza, where Abraham and Isaac both had encounters with King Abimelech, as told in Genesis.

Definition: § Gerar = "a lodging place" a Philistine town south of Gaza, modern 'Umm'

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Gerar. See also: Genesis 10:19; Genesis 26:17; 2 Chronicles 14:13.

עַד ʻad H5704 "till" Prep

This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.

Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)

Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.

עַזָּ֑ה ʻAzzâh H5804 "Gaza" N-proper

Azzah is another name for Gaza, a Philistine city in southwest Palestine, meaning 'the strong' in Hebrew.

Definition: § Azzah = "the strong" another name for 'Gaza', a city of the Philistines located in the extreme southwest of Palestine close to the Mediterranean

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Azzah, Gaza. See also: Genesis 10:19; 1 Kings 5:4; Jeremiah 25:20.

בֹּאֲ/כָ֞ה bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

סְדֹ֧מָ/ה Çᵉdôm H5467 "Sodom" N-proper | Suff

Sodom was a city near the Dead Sea, known for its wickedness and corruption. According to the book of Genesis, God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah as a judgment for their sins. The city has become a symbol of evil and immorality.

Definition: Sodom = "burning" a Canaanite city, usually paired with Gomorrah, located in the area of the Dead Sea and the Jordan river; both cities destroyed by God in judgment Also named: Sodoma (Σόδομα "Sodom" G4670)

Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: Sodom. See also: Genesis 10:19; Genesis 19:28; Isaiah 1:9.

וַ/עֲמֹרָ֛ה ʻĂmôrâh H6017 "Gomorrah" Conj | N-proper

Gomorrah was a city in ancient Palestine, mentioned in Genesis 18:20, known for its wickedness and ultimately destroyed by God, as described in Genesis 19:24-25, serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences of sin.

Definition: Gomorrah = "submersion" the twin-city in evil with Sodom, both destroyed in judgment by God with fire from heaven Also named: Gomorra (Γόμορρα "Gomorrah" G1116)

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Gomorrah. See also: Genesis 10:19; Deuteronomy 29:22; Isaiah 1:9.

וְ/אַדְמָ֥ה ʼAdmâh H126 "Admah" Conj | N-proper

Admah was a city near the Dead Sea, known for its red earth. It is mentioned in the book of Genesis as part of the Siddim valley.

Definition: § Admah = "red earth" city in the Siddim valley

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Admah. See also: Genesis 10:19; Genesis 14:8; Hosea 11:8.

וּ/צְבֹיִ֖ם Tsᵉbôʼîym H6636 "Zeboiim" Conj | N-proper

Zeboiim was a city in Palestine, one of the five cities in the plain that included Sodom and Gomorrah, and its name means 'gazelles'. It's mentioned in the Bible as a place of significance. The KJV translates it as 'Zeboiim' or 'Zeboim'.

Definition: § Zeboim or Zeboiim = "gazelles" one of the 5 cities in the plain which included Sodom and Gomorrah

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zeboiim, Zeboim. See also: Genesis 10:19; Genesis 14:8; Hosea 11:8.

עַד ʻad H5704 "till" Prep

This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.

לָֽשַׁע Leshaʻ H3962 "Lasha" N-proper

Lesha is a place east of the Jordan River, possibly near Sodom and Gomorrah. It means 'fissure' and is also known as Nahaliel. In the Bible, it is mentioned as a location on the edge of Canaanite territory.

Definition: Lasha = "fissure" a place in the southeast of Palestine at the limit of the Canaanites territory, near Sodom and Gomorrah Also named: na.cha.li.el (נַחֲלִיאֵל "Nahaliel" H5160)

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Lasha. See also: Genesis 10:19.

Study Notes — Genesis 10:19

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Genesis 10:19 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 10:19
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 10:19
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 10:19
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 10:19
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 10:19
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 10:19
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 10:19
Sermons on Genesis 10:19

Context — The Hamites

17the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, 18the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans were scattered,

19and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.

20These are the sons of Ham according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations. 21And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Genesis 14:2	went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).
2	Genesis 19:24–25	Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. Thus He destroyed these cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground.
3	Joshua 12:7–8	And these are the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites conquered beyond the Jordan to the west, from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir (according to the allotments to the tribes of Israel, Joshua gave them as an inheritance the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites):
4	Genesis 18:20	Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous,
5	Judges 16:1	One day Samson went to Gaza, where he saw a prostitute and went in to spend the night with her.
6	Deuteronomy 32:8	When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.
7	Numbers 34:2–15	“Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, where it will turn from Azmon, join the Brook of Egypt, and end at the Sea. Your western border will be the coastline of the Great Sea; this will be your boundary on the west. Your northern border will run from the Great Sea directly to Mount Hor, and from Mount Hor to Lebo-hamath, then extend to Zedad, continue to Ziphron, and end at Hazar-enan. This will be your boundary on the north. And your eastern border will run straight from Hazar-enan to Shepham, then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth. Then the border will go down along the Jordan and end at the Salt Sea. This will be your land, defined by its borders on all sides.” So Moses commanded the Israelites, “Apportion this land by lot as an inheritance. The LORD has commanded that it be given to the nine and a half tribes. For the tribes of the Reubenites and Gadites, along with the half-tribe of Manasseh, have already received their inheritance. These two and a half tribes have received their inheritance across the Jordan from Jericho, toward the sunrise.”
8	Genesis 26:1	Now there was another famine in the land, subsequent to the one that had occurred in Abraham’s time. And Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines at Gerar.
9	Joshua 14:1–15	Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds. So the Israelites did as the LORD had commanded Moses, and they divided the land. Then the sons of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me. I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. On that day Moses swore to me, saying, ‘Surely the land on which you have set foot will be an inheritance to you and your children forever, because you have wholly followed the LORD my God.’ Now behold, as the LORD promised, He has kept me alive these forty-five years since He spoke this word to Moses, while Israel wandered in the wilderness. So here I am today, eighty-five years old, still as strong today as I was the day Moses sent me out. As my strength was then, so it is now for war, for going out, and for coming in. Now therefore give me this hill country that the LORD promised me on that day, for you yourself heard then that the Anakim were there, with great and fortified cities. Perhaps with the LORD’s help I will drive them out, as the LORD has spoken.” Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel. (Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war.
10	Jeremiah 25:20	all the mixed tribes; all the kings of Uz; all the kings of the Philistines: Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod;

Genesis 10:19 Summary

Genesis 10:19 describes the borders of the land of Canaan, which was promised by God to the Israelites. The verse mentions several cities, including Sodom and Gomorrah, which are also referenced in other parts of the Bible, such as Genesis 18:20 and Genesis 19:1-29. This passage helps us understand the geography of the biblical world and sets the stage for the stories that follow, including the account of Abraham in Genesis 12:1-9. By reading Genesis 10:19, we can gain a deeper appreciation for God's sovereignty over the nations and his plan to bless all people through the descendants of Abraham (as seen in Genesis 12:3 and Genesis 22:18).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the borders of Canaan in Genesis 10:19?

The borders of Canaan are significant because they define the territory that God promised to the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 15:18-21 and Exodus 23:31. Understanding these borders helps us appreciate the geography of the biblical world.

Who were the people living in the cities mentioned in Genesis 10:19, such as Sodom and Gomorrah?

The cities mentioned in Genesis 10:19, like Sodom and Gomorrah, were inhabited by various Canaanite clans, as described in Genesis 10:15-18. These cities are also mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as Genesis 18:20 and Genesis 19:1-29.

What is the relationship between the borders of Canaan and the sons of Ham mentioned in Genesis 10:20?

The borders of Canaan described in Genesis 10:19 are connected to the sons of Ham, who are listed in Genesis 10:6-20. The sons of Ham were the ancestors of the Canaanite clans, and their territories are being described in Genesis 10:19.

How does Genesis 10:19 relate to the rest of the biblical narrative?

Genesis 10:19 is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which describes the creation of the world, the early descendants of Adam, and the development of nations. This verse helps to establish the geographical context for the stories that follow, such as the account of Abraham in Genesis 12:1-9.

Reflection Questions

What can we learn about God's sovereignty over the nations from the description of the borders of Canaan in Genesis 10:19?
How do the cities mentioned in Genesis 10:19, such as Sodom and Gomorrah, serve as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of righteousness?
In what ways does Genesis 10:19 help us understand the cultural and geographical context of the biblical world, and how can this enhance our reading of other biblical passages?
What does the description of the borders of Canaan reveal about God's plan to bless all nations through the descendants of Abraham, as promised in Genesis 12:3 and Genesis 22:18?
How can reflecting on Genesis 10:19 inspire us to pray for the nations and peoples of the world, that they might come to know and worship the one true God?

Gill's Exposition on Genesis 10:19

And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon,.... This is to be understood, not of the Canaanites, properly so called, but of them in general; and is a description of the bounds of the land of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 10:19

And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 10:19

From Sidon, i.e. the city and country of Sidon, on the north-west. Unto Gaza, on the south-west. Zeboim, on the south and south-east. Lasha, on the north-east.

Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 10:19

Genesis 10:19 And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha.Ver. 19. And the border of the Canaanites.] Which was afterwards enlarged to the Israelites by the addition of two kingdoms beyond Jordan.

Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 10:19

(19, 20) The border . . . —The boundaries given are Sidon in the north, Gerar and Gaza in the south and south-west, and thence to the Dead Sea. The only Lasha known is a place famous for its hot springs on the east of the Red Sea Though the Phœnicians may-have occupied this town on their way to Palestine, it could not have been one of their boundaries, so that it is probably some place destroyed in the convulsion which overthrew the cities of the plain. We must notice also that while Sidon is Aradus and Hamath were considerably above it. It is probable, therefore, that both the Arvadite and the Hamathite were still wandering tribes without settlements when this table was drawn up.

Cambridge Bible on Genesis 10:19

19. And the border of the Canaanite] This verse describes the geographical limits of the extension of the Canaanite peoples in a southerly direction, with Zidon as the starting-point in the north. As the limit on the south-west, we have “toward Gerar unto Gaza,” and on the south-east “toward Sodom and Gomorrah, &c. unto Lasha.” This would represent a triangle, having Zidon on the north, with Gaza and Lasha on the south-west and south-east. The description is not free from obscurity. “Toward Gerar unto Gaza” is hardly a natural definition; since Gaza lies to the north of Gerar. “Lasha,” or, as we should read it, “Lesha,” was identified by Jerome with “Callirrhoe” on the east side of the Dead Sea; but, as the name does not occur elsewhere, this is only a traditional conjecture. Kittel (Biblia Hebraica) identifies it with “Bela,” or “Zoar” (Genesis 14:2) which is mentioned together with the four “cities of the plain.” For “Lasha,” Wellhausen conjectures “unto Laish” in the north-east of Palestine, which would give a fourth geographical limit of the Canaanite border, and alter the scheme of delimitation from a triangular to a four-sided area of country.

Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 10:19

19. The territory of the Canaanites is now described, in general terms, as commencing at the Phenician city of Sidon and running southward to Gerer and Gaza, cities of the Philistines, then spreading

Sermons on Genesis 10:19

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	The Eternal Spirit the Gifts That Came by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the presence of dens of vice in our society, indicating that the Lord's coming is near. He refers to the book, which keeps him on the right
	Enter Into His Rest by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher begins by leading the congregation in praise and worship, emphasizing the importance of praising and magnifying the name of Jesus. He encourages the be
	What Kind of Being Is Man - Part 3 by Paris Reidhead	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the intelligence and ability of humans to organize and change their environment. He also highlights the presence of a sinful nature within ev
	(Genesis) Genesis 18:17-21 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Abraham and how God revealed his plans to him regarding the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The preacher emphasizes that God
	(Genesis) Genesis 18:22-23 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, Abraham is having a conversation with God about the destruction of the city of Sodom. Abraham starts by asking if God would spare the city if there were fifty right
	Mercy, Omnipotence, and Justice by C.H. Spurgeon	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of recognizing the reality of death and the need for salvation through Christ. He highlights the role of Satan as a destructive
	(Spiritual Dangers) Being Under God's Authority by Don Currin	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking for the good in others and recognizing our own flaws. He encourages appealing to authority with scripture and sound