Joshua 19:26
Joshua 19:26 in Multiple Translations
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath,
And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reacheth to Carmel westward, and to Shihor-libnath;
and Allammelech, and Amad, and Mishal; and it reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihor-libnath;
And Alammelech and Amad and Mishal, stretching to Carmel on the west and Shihor-libnath;
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. Their boundary reached Carmel and Shihor-libnat in the west.
And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal, and came to Carmel Westward, and to Shihor Libnath,
and Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and it toucheth against Carmel westward, and against Shihor-Libnath;
Allammelech, Amad, Mishal. It reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath.
And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reacheth to Carmel westward, and to Shihor-libnath;
And Elmelech and Amaad and Messal: and it reacheth to Carmel by the sea and Sihor and Labanath,
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. The western border started at Carmel Mountain and Shihor-Libnath.
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Joshua 19:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַֽלַמֶּ֥לֶךְ
וְ/עַמְעָ֖ד
וּ/מִשְׁאָ֑ל
וּ/פָגַ֤ע
בְּ/כַרְמֶל֙
הַ/יָּ֔מָּ/ה
וּ/בְ/שִׁיח֖וֹר
לִבְנָֽת
וְ/אַֽלַמֶּ֥לֶךְ
ʼAllammelek
H487
Allammelech
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עַמְעָ֖ד
ʻAmʻâd
H6008
Amad
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מִשְׁאָ֑ל
Mishʼâl
H4861
Mishal
Conj | N-proper
וּ/פָגַ֤ע
pâgaʻ
H6293
to fall on
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בְּ/כַרְמֶל֙
Karmel
H3760
Carmel
Prep | N-proper
הַ/יָּ֔מָּ/ה
yâm
H3220
West
Art | N-ms | Suff
וּ/בְ/שִׁיח֖וֹר
Shîychôwr Libnâth
H7884
Shihor-libnath
Conj | Prep | N-proper
לִבְנָֽת
Shîychôwr Libnâth
H7884
Shihor-libnath
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 19:26
וְ/אַֽלַמֶּ֥לֶךְ
ʼAllammelek
H487
"Allammelech"
Conj | N-proper
Allammelech is a place in Palestine, possibly meaning oak of the king. It is located in the tribe of Asher, as noted in the Bible. The KJV translates it as Alammelech.
Definition: § Alammelech = "oak of the king" a town or site in Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Alammelech. See also: Joshua 19:26.
וְ/עַמְעָ֖ד
ʻAmʻâd
H6008
"Amad"
Conj | N-proper
Amad is a place in Palestine that is mentioned in the Bible as a town in the tribe of Asher. Its name means enduring, and it is located on the border between Alammelech and Misheal. Amad is only briefly mentioned in the Bible, but it is an important part of Israel's geography.
Definition: § Amad = "enduring" a town in Asher on the border between Alammelech and Misheal
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Amad. See also: Joshua 19:26.
וּ/מִשְׁאָ֑ל
Mishʼâl
H4861
"Mishal"
Conj | N-proper
Mishal was a town in Palestine, located in the territory of Asher and allotted to the Gershonite Levites. The name means entreaty or prayer, and it is mentioned in the KJV translations as Mishal or Misheal.
Definition: § Misheal = "entreaty" a town in the territory of Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Mishal, Misheal. Compare H4913 (מָשָׁל). See also: Joshua 19:26; Joshua 21:30.
וּ/פָגַ֤ע
pâgaʻ
H6293
"to fall on"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To meet or encounter, either by chance or intention, as seen in the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 33:1-17. It can also mean to make a request or intercede on behalf of someone. In Exodus 32:1-14, Moses intercedes for the Israelites.
Definition: 1) to encounter, meet, reach, entreat, make intercession 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to meet, light upon, join 1a2) to meet (of kindness) 1a3) to encounter, fall upon (of hostility) 1a4) to encounter, entreat (of request) 1a5) to strike, touch (of boundary) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to light upon 1b2) to cause to entreat 1b3) to make entreaty, interpose 1b4) to make attack 1b5) to reach the mark
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: come (betwixt), cause to entreat, fall (upon), make intercession, intercessor, intreat, lay, light (upon), meet (together), pray, reach, run. See also: Genesis 23:8; 1 Samuel 10:5; Isaiah 47:3.
בְּ/כַרְמֶל֙
Karmel
H3760
"Carmel"
Prep | N-proper
Mount Carmel is a hill and town in northern Israel, described in the Bible as a fruitful and plentiful field, as seen in 1 Kings 18. The name means garden-land.
Definition: § Carmel = "garden-land" a mountain on the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel, just below Haifa
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Carmel, fruitful (plentiful) field, (place). See also: Joshua 12:22; 2 Kings 2:25; Isaiah 33:9.
הַ/יָּ֔מָּ/ה
yâm
H3220
"West"
Art | N-ms | Suff
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
וּ/בְ/שִׁיח֖וֹר
Shîychôwr Libnâth
H7884
"Shihor-libnath"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Shihor-libnath is a stream in the region of Asher, in Palestine. Its name means blackness of whiteness, possibly describing its appearance or location.
Definition: § Shihor-libnath = "blackness of whiteness" a stream in Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shihor-libnath. See also: Joshua 19:26.
לִבְנָֽת
Shîychôwr Libnâth
H7884
"Shihor-libnath"
N-proper
Shihor-libnath is a stream in the region of Asher, in Palestine. Its name means blackness of whiteness, possibly describing its appearance or location.
Definition: § Shihor-libnath = "blackness of whiteness" a stream in Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shihor-libnath. See also: Joshua 19:26.
Study Notes — Joshua 19:26
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- Context
- Cross References
- Joshua 19:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 19:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:26
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:26
- Sermons on Joshua 19:26
Context — Asher’s Inheritance
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. 28It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Song of Solomon 7:5 | Your head crowns you like Mount Carmel, the hair of your head like purple threads; the king is captured in your tresses. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 18:42 | So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees. |
| 3 | Isaiah 33:9 | The land mourns and languishes; Lebanon is ashamed and decayed. Sharon is like a desert; Bashan and Carmel shake off their leaves. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 18:20 | So Ahab summoned all the Israelites and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel. |
| 5 | Isaiah 35:2 | It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 6:74 | From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon, |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 15:12 | Early in the morning Samuel got up to confront Saul, but he was told, “Saul has gone to Carmel, and behold, he has set up a monument for himself and has turned and gone down to Gilgal.” |
| 8 | Jeremiah 46:18 | As surely as I live, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts, there will come one who is like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea. |
| 9 | Joshua 21:30 | From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon, |
| 10 | Isaiah 37:24 | Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests. |
Joshua 19:26 Summary
This verse, Joshua 19:26, describes the western boundary of the tribe of Asher's territory, which includes cities like Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal, and touches Carmel and Shihor-libnath. Just as God carefully allocated the land to the tribe of Asher, He also has a plan for our lives, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. We can trust Him to guide us and provide for us, just as He did for the Israelites, as noted in Deuteronomy 33:24-25. By studying this verse, we can learn to trust God's sovereignty and provision in our own lives, as described in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 19:26?
The cities listed, such as Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal, are part of the territory allocated to the tribe of Asher, as described in Joshua 19:24-28, and are important for understanding the geographical boundaries of the tribe, similar to the allocation of land to other tribes in Joshua 13-19, and as noted in Deuteronomy 33:24.
What is the location of Carmel in relation to the tribe of Asher's territory?
Carmel is located on the west side of the tribe of Asher's territory, as stated in Joshua 19:26, and is also mentioned in other biblical contexts, such as 1 Samuel 15:12 and Amos 9:3, where it is associated with the prophet Elijah and the judgment of God.
What is the significance of the border touching Shihor-libnath?
The border touching Shihor-libnath marks the western boundary of the tribe of Asher's territory, as described in Joshua 19:26, and is similar to the way other tribes' boundaries are described in Joshua 13-19, such as the tribe of Judah in Joshua 15:1-12, and serves to establish the tribe's geographical limits, as noted in Numbers 34:1-12.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the concept of geographical boundaries to my own spiritual life, recognizing the limits and responsibilities that God has given me, as seen in Joshua 19:26 and other biblical accounts?
- What can I learn from the tribe of Asher's allocation of cities and territory, and how can I trust God for my own provision and inheritance, as described in Joshua 19:24-31 and other passages like Deuteronomy 33:24-25?
- In what ways can I, like the tribe of Asher, be faithful stewards of the resources and territory that God has given me, as noted in Joshua 19:26 and other biblical accounts like Matthew 25:14-30?
- How can I, like the Israelites, trust God to guide me and provide for me as I navigate the boundaries and challenges of my own life, as seen in Joshua 19:26 and other passages like Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:26
And Alammelech, and Amad,.... Of the two first of these there is no mention elsewhere; and Misheal is the same with Mashal, 1 Chronicles 6:74; and is by Jerom (l) called Masan, and said to be near
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:26
And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reacheth to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath; To Carmel westward, and to Shihor-libnath - i:e., the black or muddy river; probably the Nahr Belka,
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 19:26
Carmel westward, or, Carmel by the sea, to distinguish it from that Carmel in the tribe of Judah, . This was a place of eminent fruitfulness, 35:2 37:24, agreeable to the prophecy concerning Asher, .
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:26
(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).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:26
Verse 26. Carmel] The vineyard of God; a place greatly celebrated in Scripture, and especially for the miracles of Elijah; see 1Kg 18:19-40. The mountain of Carmel was so very fruitful as to pass into a proverb. There was another Carmel in the tribe of Judah, (see Joshua 15:55), but this, in the tribe of Asher, was situated about one hundred and twenty furlongs south from Ptolemais, on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea. Calmet observes that there was, in the time of Vespasian, a temple on this mountain, dedicated to a god of the same name. There was a convent, and a religious order known by the name of Carmelites, established on this mountain in honour of Elijah: the time of the foundation of this order is greatly disputed. Some pretend that it was established by Elijah himself; while others, with more probability, fix it in A.D. 1180 or 1181, under the pontificate of Pope Alexander III.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:26
26. Alammelech, and Amad, are at present unknown. Misheal has been identified with Misalli at the northern extremity of the plain of Sharon. and reacheth to Carmel] This boundary struck Carmel on the west and Shihor-libnath, somewhere to the south of that range. Shihor-libnath] Not, as some have supposed, the Belus, which falls into the Mediterranean near to Acre or Ptolemais, but south of Carmel, and probably the Nahr Zerka, or “Crocodile Brook,” which rises in the Carmel range, and flows into the Mediterranean just above Cæsarea. For the existence of crocodiles still in the Zerka, see Macgregor’s Rob Roy on the Jordan, p. 387, who also found a crocodile in the Kishon, which is only about 20 miles north of the Zerka, pp. 400–403. “I suspect,” writes Dr Thomson, “that long ages ago, some Egyptians, accustomed to worship this ugly creature, settled here (Cæsarea), and brought their gods with them. Once here, they would not easily be exterminated; for no better place could be desired by them than this vast jungle and impracticable swamp.” See Land and the Book, p. 497.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:26
LOT OF ASHER, Joshua 19:24-31.[The position of Asher may be generally described as extending along the shore of the Mediterranean from Tantura, on the south of Mount Carmel, to Zidon on the north,
Sermons on Joshua 19:26
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Elijah and Other of Like Faith by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a man who faced criticism and threats but remained faithful to hearing from God. He preached a powerful message that led to a mani |
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So Ahab Went Up to Eat and Drink. and Elijah by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer contrasts the actions of Ahab and Elijah, illustrating the divide between the worldly and the spiritual. While Ahab indulges in physical desires, Elijah prioritizes comm |
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Keep Praying by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the faith and perseverance of Elijah, a man with similar struggles and doubts as us, who kept praying fervently until he saw God's miraculous inter |
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2017 the Year When We Decide by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the critical decision-making moment in 2017 for individuals and the nation, drawing parallels to the people of Israel in 1 Kings 18 who were torn between two |
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America Revival or Ruin by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of paying attention to God's warnings and judgments. He highlights the severity of God's judgments, such as pestilence, war, |
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Three Battlefronts: Deception by Scott Moreau | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of discipleship and the potential pitfalls of turning it into a business. They emphasize the need for discipleship to be a livi |