Joshua 19:12

Verse

From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia.

American Standard Version (1901)

and it turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrising unto the border of Chisloth-tabor; and it went out to Daberath, and went up to Japhia;

Bible in Basic English

Then turning east from Sarid to the limit of Chisloth-tabor, it goes out to Daberath, and up to Japhia;

Free Bible Version

Going the other way from Sarid, the boundary headed east to the border of Kislot-tabor, on to Daberath, and then up to Japhia.

Geneva Bible 1599

And turneth from Sarid Eastward towarde the sunne rising vnto the border of Chisloth-tabor, and goeth out to Daberath, and ascendeth to Iaphia,

King James (Authorized) Version

And turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrising unto the border of Chisloth-tabor, and then goeth out to Daberath, and goeth up to Japhia,

Translation for Translators

The border extended east from Sarid to the area near Kisloth-Tabor city and on to Daberath town and on to Japhia town.

Unlocked Literal Bible

From Sarid the border turned eastward toward the east and went to the border of Kisloth Tabor. From there it went to Daberath and then up to Japhia.

Noah Webster Bible

And turned from Sarid eastward, towards the sun-rising, to the border of Chisloth-tabor, and then goeth out to Daberath, and goeth up to Japhia,

World English Bible

It turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrise to the border of Chisloth Tabor. It went out to Daberath, and went up to Japhia.

Young's Literal Translation

and turned back from Sarid eastward, at the sun-rising, by the border of Chisloth-Tabor, and gone out unto Daberath, and gone up to Japhia,

Context

Zebulun’s Inheritance

¹¹It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam.¹²From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia.¹³From there it crossed eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon and curved around toward Neah.

Summary

This verse describes the territory allotted to the tribe of Zebulun, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites regarding the division of the land. It showcases the meticulous planning and sovereignty of God in apportioning specific portions to each tribe according to His divine will. The detailed account of the boundaries of Zebulun's inheritance reflects the faithfulness of God in providing for His people and fulfilling His covenant with them. This verse underscores the importance of obedience and trust in God's promises, as He ensures that His people receive their allotted inheritance. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His word and the significance of each tribe's role in the overall plan of God for His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittahhepher,.... Which was the native place of Jonah the prophet, Kg2 14:25; and where Jerom says (r) his grave was shown, and was a small village in his time two miles from Sippore, then called Diocaesarea: to Ittahkazin; of this place we have no account elsewhere, but it was not far from the former: and goeth out to Remmonmethoar to Neah; where the eastern border ended. Some versions make Remmonmethoar distinct places; but where either of them were exactly is not known: some, as the Targum, Jarchi, and Kimchi, render the word "Methoar which goes about"; that is, the border went about from Remmon to Neah, which by Jerom is called Anna, and who observes (s), that there is another village called Anna, ten miles from Neapolis, as you go to Aelia; and by whom also Methoar is reckoned a distinct place, and called Amathar. (r) Praefat. in Jonam. (s) De loc. Heb. fol. 38. H.