Joshua 19:31

Verse

This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Asher, including these cities and their villages.

American Standard Version (1901)

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Bible in Basic English

This is the heritage of the tribe of the children of Asher by their families, these towns with their unwalled places.

Free Bible Version

This was the allocation—the land, towns, and villages—given to the tribe of Asher, by families.

Geneva Bible 1599

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families: that is, these cities and their villages.

King James (Authorized) Version

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Translation for Translators

Those cities and villages were within the land that was allotted to the clans of the tribe of Asher.

Unlocked Literal Bible

This was the inheritance of the tribe of Asher, clan by clan—the cities, including their villages.

Noah Webster Bible

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

World English Bible

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Young's Literal Translation

This [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Asher, for their families, these cities and their villages.

Context

Asher’s Inheritance

³⁰Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob. There were twenty-two cities, along with their villages.³¹This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Asher, including these cities and their villages.

Summary

In Joshua 19:31, we see the allocation of territory to the tribe of Asher as part of the division of the Promised Land among the Israelite tribes. This verse highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to give each tribe their inheritance. The land given to Asher was rich in resources, reflecting God's provision and faithfulness to His people. By meticulously detailing the boundaries and cities within the territory, this verse emphasizes the importance of honoring God's covenant and the orderly distribution of blessings among the tribes.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali,.... The tribe of Naphtali, and directed what should be the inheritance of this tribe: even for the children of Naphtali, according to their families; which was to be divided among them, according to the number of their, families.

Joshua 19:31

Asher’s Inheritance

³⁰Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob. There were twenty-two cities, along with their villages.³¹This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Asher, including these cities and their villages.

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Berean Standard Bible

This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Asher, including these cities and their villages.

American Standard Version (1901)

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Bible in Basic English

This is the heritage of the tribe of the children of Asher by their families, these towns with their unwalled places.

Free Bible Version

This was the allocation—the land, towns, and villages—given to the tribe of Asher, by families.

Geneva Bible 1599

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families: that is, these cities and their villages.

King James (Authorized) Version

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Translation for Translators

Those cities and villages were within the land that was allotted to the clans of the tribe of Asher.

Unlocked Literal Bible

This was the inheritance of the tribe of Asher, clan by clan—the cities, including their villages.

Noah Webster Bible

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

World English Bible

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

Young's Literal Translation

This [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Asher, for their families, these cities and their villages.