Joshua 19:25
Joshua 19:25 in Multiple Translations
Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,
And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,
And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,
And their limit was Helkath and Hali and Beten and Achshaph
Their allocation included the towns of Helkath, Hali, Beten, Acshaph,
And their coast was Helcath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,
and their border is Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,
Their border was Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,
And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,
And their border was Halcath and Chali and Beten and Axaph,
Their land included the towns of Helkath, Hali, Beten, Acshaph,
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Joshua 19:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֖י
גְּבוּלָ֑/ם
חֶלְקַ֥ת
וַ/חֲלִ֖י
וָ/בֶ֥טֶן
וְ/אַכְשָֽׁף
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
גְּבוּלָ֑/ם
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
N-ms | Suff
חֶלְקַ֥ת
Chelqath
H2520
Helkath
N-proper
וַ/חֲלִ֖י
Chălîy
H2482
Hali
Conj | N-proper
וָ/בֶ֥טֶן
Beṭen
H991
Beten
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אַכְשָֽׁף
ʼAkshâph
H407
Achshaph
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 19:25
וַ/יְהִ֖י
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.
גְּבוּלָ֑/ם
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
N-ms | Suff
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.
חֶלְקַ֥ת
Chelqath
H2520
"Helkath"
N-proper
Helkath was a place in Palestine, serving as a boundary point for the tribe of Asher. Its name means smooth, and it was allotted to the Gershonite Levites, as noted in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Helkath = "smooth" the town named as the starting point for the boundary of the tribe of Asher and allotted with its suburbs to the Gershonite Levites Also named: chu.qoq (חוּקֹק "Hukok" H2712B)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Helkath. See also: Joshua 19:25; Joshua 21:31.
וַ/חֲלִ֖י
Chălîy
H2482
"Hali"
Conj | N-proper
Hali is a place in Palestine, mentioned in the book of Joshua as a boundary town of Asher. The name Hali means necklace, and it is located between Helkath and Beten.
Definition: § Hali = "necklace" a town on the boundary of Asher between Helkath and Beten
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hali. See also: Joshua 19:25.
וָ/בֶ֥טֶן
Beṭen
H991
"Beten"
Conj | N-proper
Beten is a place in Palestine, and its name means womb in Hebrew. It is mentioned in the Bible as a city in the tribe of Asher. The KJV translates it as Beten, a city in Israel.
Definition: § Beten = "womb" a city in Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beten. See also: Joshua 19:25.
וְ/אַכְשָֽׁף
ʼAkshâph
H407
"Achshaph"
Conj | N-proper
Achshaph is a city in northern Canaan, at the foot of Mt Carmel, meaning I shall be bewitched. It appears in the Bible as a place in Palestine. The city is mentioned in historical accounts of the region.
Definition: § Achshaph = "I shall be bewitched" city in north Canaan at foot of Mt Carmel
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Achshaph. See also: Joshua 11:1; Joshua 12:20; Joshua 19:25.
Study Notes — Joshua 19:25
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- Context
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- Joshua 19:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 19:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:25
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:25
- Barnes' Notes on Joshua 19:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:25
Context — Asher’s Inheritance
23This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Issachar, including these cities and their villages.
24The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher:
25Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,
26Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, 27then turned eastward toward Beth-dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah-el, and went north to Beth-emek and Neiel, passing Cabul on the left.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 12:20 | the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; |
| 2 | Joshua 11:1 | Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph; |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 2:16 | Then each man grabbed his opponent by the head and thrust his sword into his opponent’s side, and they all fell together. So this place, which is in Gibeon, is called Helkath-hazzurim. |
Joshua 19:25 Summary
The verse Joshua 19:25 lists the cities that were part of the territory of the tribe of Asher, which was allocated to them by God. This shows that God cares about the details of our lives and provides for us, just as He provided for the Israelites in the Promised Land (as seen in Exodus 23:31 and Deuteronomy 8:7-10). The allocation of the land to the tribes of Israel, including Asher, demonstrates God's faithfulness to His promises, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 7:9 and 1 Kings 8:23. By trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, we can have confidence that He will provide for us, just as He provided for the tribe of Asher.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 19:25?
The cities listed in Joshua 19:25, such as Helkath, Hali, Beten, and Achshaph, were part of the territory allocated to the tribe of Asher, as described in Joshua 19:24. This allocation was part of the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as instructed by God in Deuteronomy 33:1-29 and Numbers 26:52-56.
Why is it important to know the specific cities and borders of the tribes of Israel?
Understanding the specific cities and borders of the tribes of Israel, as described in Joshua 13-21, helps us appreciate the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 23:31. It also provides historical context for the events of the Old Testament.
How does the description of the territory of Asher in Joshua 19:25 relate to the overall theme of the book of Joshua?
The description of the territory of Asher in Joshua 19:25 is part of the larger narrative of the book of Joshua, which describes the conquest and division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. This theme is rooted in God's covenant promises, as seen in Leviticus 26:33 and Deuteronomy 30:3-5.
What can we learn about God's character from the way He allocated the land to the tribes of Israel?
The allocation of the land to the tribes of Israel, as described in Joshua 13-21, reveals God's character as a God of order, provision, and justice, as seen in Psalm 89:14 and Isaiah 30:18. It also demonstrates His faithfulness to His promises, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 7:9 and 1 Kings 8:23.
Reflection Questions
- What does the specific mention of these cities in Joshua 19:25 reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How can I apply the principle of God's provision and allocation, as seen in Joshua 19:25, to my own life and circumstances?
- What does the description of the territory of Asher in Joshua 19:25 teach me about the importance of community and shared identity?
- In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty and provision, just as the tribe of Asher trusted Him for their inheritance, as described in Joshua 19:25?
- How can I use the example of the tribe of Asher's allocation, as described in Joshua 19:25, to encourage others to trust in God's promises and provision?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:25
And their border was Helkath,.... Helkath seems to be the same with Hukok, 1 Chronicles 6:75; and according to Masius it lay ten or twelve miles above Ptolemais; and Hali, of which we read nowhere else.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:25
And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 19:25
Their border, on the north-west side.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:25
(25) Their border.—The border of Asher on the west is the Mediterranean. On the east of Asher lies the tribe of Naphtali, but most of the towns named in these verses lie well within the territory of Asher. The northern end of the territory of this tribe lies beyond the limits of the Ordnance Survey, for it reaches “unto great Zidon” (Joshua 19:28). The southern boundary is said to be Carmel (Joshua 19:26), but no town is identified south of Cabul (Kabϋl, south-east of Akkah, sheet 5). The towns identified are as follows:— (25) El B’aneh, EL-Yasif or Kefr Yasif (sheet 3). (26) Khurbet-el-Amϋd, and M’aξsleh (? Kh.-Muslih) (sheet 3). Shihor-libnath (river of glass), the river Belus (sheet 5). (27) Beth-dagon (Tell-’ Daϋk), near the mouth of the Belus. Neiel.—(Y’Arϋn, sheet 5).
Cabul.—(Kabϋl, south-east of Akkah, sheet 5). (28) Hebron.—(Abdon, Kh.-Abdeh, sheet 3). Hammon (El Hama, sheet 3). Kanah (south-east of Tyre, sheet 1). (29) Tyre.—(es-Sϋr, sheet 1). Hosah (‘Ozziyeh, sheet 1). Achzib (es-Zib, sheet 3, on the coast). (See Joshua 15:44 for another place of same name.) Ummah (Kh.-Almah, north of Achzib).
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:25
25. And their border] The general position of the tribe was on the slope of the Galilean mountains from Carmel northwards, with Manasseh on the south, Zebulun and Issachar on the south-east, and Naphtali on the north-east, a narrow, but beautiful and fertile region. And their border was Helkath] The first boundary given us is that formed by the cities of Helkath, afterwards given to the Levites (ch. Joshua 21:31), Hali, Beten, and Achshaph (ch. Joshua 12:20), of none of which cities is the situation known to us.
Barnes' Notes on Joshua 19:25
Helkath, a Levitical town Joshua 21:31, is probably Yerka, a village about seven or eight miles north-west of Acre, in a Wady of the same name.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:25
25. Achshaph — See on Joshua 11:1. In this list, as in other extended lists of cities, no note is usually taken of those whose sites are now unknown.26.