Joshua 19:34
Joshua 19:34 in Multiple Translations
Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east.
And then the coast turneth westward to Aznoth-tabor, and goeth out from thence to Hukkok, and reacheth to Zebulun on the south side, and reacheth to Asher on the west side, and to Judah upon Jordan toward the sunrising.
and the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor, and went out from thence to Hukkok; and it reached to Zebulun on the south, and reached to Asher on the west, and to Judah at the Jordan toward the sunrising.
And turning west to Aznoth-tabor, the limit goes out from there to Hukkok, stretching to Zebulun on the south, and Asher on the west, and Judah at Jordan on the east.
Then the boundary headed west to Aznoth-tabor, and on to Hukkok. It reached the land of Zebulun on the south, the land of Asher on the west, and the Jordan on the east.
So this coast turneth Westwarde to Aznoth-tabor, and goeth out from thence to Hukkok, and reacheth to Zebulun on the Southside, and goeth to Asher on the Westside, and to Iudah by Iorden toward the sunne rising.
and the border hath turned back westward [to] Aznoth-Tabor, and gone out thence to Hukkok, and touched against Zebulun on the south, and against Asher it hath touched on the west, and against Judah [at] the Jordan, at the sun-rising;
The border turned westward to Aznoth Tabor, and went out from there to Hukkok. It reached to Zebulun on the south, and reached to Asher on the west, and to Judah at the Jordan toward the sunrise.
And then the border turneth westward to Aznoth-tabor, and goeth out from thence to Hukkok, and reacheth to Zebulun on the south side, and reacheth to Asher on the west side, and to Judah upon Jordan towards the sun-rising.
And the border returneth westward to Azanotthabor, and goeth out from thence to Hucuca, and passeth along to Zabulon southward, and to Aser westward, and to Juda upon the Jordan towards the rising of the sun.
The western boundary extended through Aznoth-Tabor as far as Hukkok city. It extended to the borders of the tribe of Zebulun at the south, to the border of the tribe of Asher on the west, and the Jordan River at the east.
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Joshua 19:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שָׁ֨ב
הַ/גְּב֥וּל
יָ֨מָּ/ה֙
אַזְנ֣וֹת
תָּב֔וֹר
וְ/יָצָ֥א
מִ/שָּׁ֖ם
חוּקֹ֑קָ/ה
וּ/פָגַ֨ע
בִּ/זְבֻל֜וּן
מִ/נֶּ֗גֶב
וּ/בְ/אָשֵׁר֙
פָּגַ֣ע
מִ/יָּ֔ם
וּ/בִ֣/יהוּדָ֔ה
הַ/יַּרְדֵּ֖ן
מִזְרַ֥ח
הַ/שָּֽׁמֶשׁ
וְ/שָׁ֨ב
shûwb
H7725
to return
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
הַ/גְּב֥וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
Art | N-ms
יָ֨מָּ/ה֙
yâm
H3220
West
N-ms | Suff
אַזְנ֣וֹת
ʼAznôwth Tâbôwr
H243
Aznoth-tabor
N-proper
תָּב֔וֹר
ʼAznôwth Tâbôwr
H243
Aznoth-tabor
N-proper
וְ/יָצָ֥א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מִ/שָּׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
there
Prep | Adv
חוּקֹ֑קָ/ה
Chuqqôq
H2712
Hukkok
N-proper | Suff
וּ/פָגַ֨ע
pâgaʻ
H6293
to fall on
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּ/זְבֻל֜וּן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
Zebulun
Prep | N-proper
מִ/נֶּ֗גֶב
negeb
H5045
Negeb
Prep | N-ms
וּ/בְ/אָשֵׁר֙
ʼÂshêr
H836
Asher
Conj | Prep | N-proper
פָּגַ֣ע
pâgaʻ
H6293
to fall on
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מִ/יָּ֔ם
yâm
H3220
West
Prep | N-ms
וּ/בִ֣/יהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
Conj | Prep | N-proper
הַ/יַּרְדֵּ֖ן
Yardên
H3383
Jordan
Art | N-proper
מִזְרַ֥ח
mizrâch
H4217
east
N-ms
הַ/שָּֽׁמֶשׁ
shemesh
H8121
sun
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 19:34
וְ/שָׁ֨ב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
הַ/גְּב֥וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
Art | 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.
יָ֨מָּ/ה֙
yâm
H3220
"West"
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.
אַזְנ֣וֹת
ʼAznôwth Tâbôwr
H243
"Aznoth-tabor"
N-proper
Aznoth-tabor is a place in ancient Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a location near the border of Naphtali, one of the 12 tribes of Israel. It's described as a pair of hills in 1 Chronicles 4:6.
Definition: § Aznoth Tabor = "peaks of Tabor" a pair of hills on Naphtali's border
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Aznoth-tabor. See also: Joshua 19:34.
תָּב֔וֹר
ʼAznôwth Tâbôwr
H243
"Aznoth-tabor"
N-proper
Aznoth-tabor is a place in ancient Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a location near the border of Naphtali, one of the 12 tribes of Israel. It's described as a pair of hills in 1 Chronicles 4:6.
Definition: § Aznoth Tabor = "peaks of Tabor" a pair of hills on Naphtali's border
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Aznoth-tabor. See also: Joshua 19:34.
וְ/יָצָ֥א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מִ/שָּׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Prep | Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
חוּקֹ֑קָ/ה
Chuqqôq
H2712
"Hukkok"
N-proper | Suff
Hukkok was a city in the region of Asher, mentioned in the Bible as a place with an important role. It is also known as Helkath, and its name means appointed or designated.
Definition: § Hukkok = "appointed" a town on the boundary of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hukkok, Hukok. See also: Joshua 19:34; 1 Chronicles 6:60.
וּ/פָגַ֨ע
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.
בִּ/זְבֻל֜וּן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
"Zebulun"
Prep | N-proper
Zebulun was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 30:20. The tribe and territory were also named after him.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.20; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Sered (H5624), Elon (H0356H) and Jahleel (H3177) § Zebulun = "exalted" 1) the 10th of the sons of Jacob, 6th and last of Leah; progenitor of Zebulun 2) the tribe descended from Zebulun 3) the land allocated to the tribe of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zebulun. See also: Genesis 30:20; Joshua 21:34; Psalms 68:28.
מִ/נֶּ֗גֶב
negeb
H5045
"Negeb"
Prep | N-ms
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
וּ/בְ/אָשֵׁר֙
ʼÂshêr
H836
"Asher"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and one of the twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned in Genesis 30:13. The tribe of Asher was known for its happy and blessed people. Asher is also the name of a region in Palestine.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.13; son of: Israel (H3478) and Zilpah (H2153); brother of: Gad (H1410); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294); also translated "pine" or "cypress wood" at Ezk.27.6(?); Ashurite at 2Sa.2.9(?); § Asher = "happy" 1) son of Jacob and Zilpah 2) the tribe descended from Asher 3) a city east of Shechem in Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Asher See also: Genesis 30:13; Joshua 17:11; Ezekiel 48:34.
פָּגַ֣ע
pâgaʻ
H6293
"to fall on"
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.
מִ/יָּ֔ם
yâm
H3220
"West"
Prep | N-ms
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/בִ֣/יהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
הַ/יַּרְדֵּ֖ן
Yardên
H3383
"Jordan"
Art | N-proper
The Jordan River, which runs from Lebanon to the Dead Sea, is a key location in the Bible, including in the stories of Jesus and the Israelites.
Definition: Jordan = "descender" the river of Palestine running from the roots of Anti-Lebanon to the Dead Sea a distance of approx 200 miles (320 km) Also named: Iordanēs (Ἰορδάνης "Jordan" G2446)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Jordan. See also: Genesis 13:10; Joshua 12:1; Psalms 42:7.
מִזְרַ֥ח
mizrâch
H4217
"east"
N-ms
This word means the direction of the sunrise, or east. It is used in the Bible to describe the direction of the sun and the east side of something.
Definition: 1) place of sunrise, east 1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun') 1b) the east (without 'sun') 1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise 1b2) to the east, eastward
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun). See also: Exodus 27:13; 1 Kings 7:25; Psalms 50:1.
הַ/שָּֽׁמֶשׁ
shemesh
H8121
"sun"
Art | N-cs
The sun, or shemesh, represents not just the celestial body, but also east or west direction, and even objects that shine like battlements. It is often used to describe the rising or setting of the sun.
Definition: 1) sun 1a) sun 1b) sunrise, sun-rising, east, sun-setting, west (of direction) 1c) sun (as object of illicit worship) 1d) openly, publicly (in other phrases) 1e) pinnacles, battlements, shields (as glittering or shining)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] east side(-ward), sun (rising), [phrase] west(-ward), window. See also H1053 (בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ). See also: Genesis 15:12; Psalms 104:19; Psalms 19:5.
Study Notes — Joshua 19:34
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Context — Naphtali’s Inheritance
32The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali:
33Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan.
34Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east.
35The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth, 36Adamah, Ramah, Hazor,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 33:23 | Concerning Naphtali he said: “Naphtali is abounding with favor, full of the blessing of the LORD; he shall take possession of the sea and the south.” |
| 2 | Joshua 19:12 | From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. |
| 3 | Joshua 19:22 | The border reached Tabor, Shahazumah, and Beth-shemesh, and ended at the Jordan. There were sixteen cities, along with their villages. |
Joshua 19:34 Summary
The border of the tribe of Naphtali, as described in Joshua 19:34, turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and then to Hukkok, touching the tribes of Zebulun, Asher, and Judah. This verse shows how God carefully divided the land among the tribes of Israel, just as He had promised, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Deuteronomy 1:8. The division of the land demonstrates God's faithfulness to His people, and it reminds us of the importance of being aware of our surroundings and respecting boundaries, as encouraged in Psalm 16:6 and Proverbs 22:28. By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's sovereignty and provision for His people, as seen in Psalm 103:19 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the border turning westward to Aznoth-tabor in Joshua 19:34?
The border turning westward to Aznoth-tabor marks a significant point in the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Naphtali, as described in Joshua 19:34, and is part of the larger division of the Promised Land as outlined in the book of Joshua, which follows the instructions given to Moses in Deuteronomy 34:1-4 and is a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:7.
How does the border of Naphtali relate to the surrounding tribes?
According to Joshua 19:34, the border of Naphtali touches Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east, demonstrating how the tribes of Israel were to live in close proximity to one another, as seen in the overall division of the land in Joshua 13-19, and as prophesied in Ezekiel 48:1-35.
What can we learn from the geographical details in Joshua 19:34?
The specific geographical details in Joshua 19:34, such as the locations of Aznoth-tabor and Hukkok, serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people and the importance of being aware of our surroundings, as seen in Psalm 16:6 and Proverbs 22:28, which emphasize the value of knowing and respecting boundaries.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the book of Joshua?
Joshua 19:34 is part of the description of the division of the land among the tribes of Israel, which is a key theme in the book of Joshua, as seen in Joshua 1:1-6 and Joshua 23:1-16, and demonstrates God's fulfillment of His promises to the Israelites, as stated in Leviticus 20:24 and Deuteronomy 1:8.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way the borders of the tribes of Israel were defined, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the proximity of the tribes to one another, as described in Joshua 19:34, relate to the concept of community and unity among believers, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27?
- What role does faithfulness play in the division of the land, and how can I demonstrate faithfulness in my own relationships and responsibilities, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 4:2 and Colossians 1:9-10?
- How does the description of the border of Naphtali in Joshua 19:34 relate to the larger theme of God's sovereignty and providence, as seen in Psalm 103:19 and Romans 8:28?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:34
And [then] the coast turneth westward to Aznothtabor,.... This was the southern border, reaching from east to west; it began at Aznothtabor, which Jerom (g) says was a village in his time belonging
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:34
And then the coast turneth westward to Aznothtabor, and goeth out from thence to Hukkok, and reacheth And then the coast turneth westward to Aznothtabor, and goeth out from thence to Hukkok, and
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 19:34
Westward: this is unquestionably the southern border described from east to west. To Judah, upon Jordan. Quest. How can this be, when there were divers tribes between this and Judah, all which reached to Jordan? Answ. He doth not say of Judah, as he doth of Zebulun and Asher, that it reacheth to it; but, as it seems, purposely leaves out that word which he had used in both the former branches, lest it should be understood of a local reaching to it, or being contiguous with it, which was not true; and that he might signify that he meant this clause in another sense, to wit, that it did in some sort go or reach to, or converse with Judah by Jordan. And so this may be here added, to show the accomplishment of that famous and obscure prophecy, That Naphtali, though he should be planted in the utmost border of the land, on the north-east, yet he should possess the riches of the west and south, , i.e. of those tribes which were at a great distance from him westward and southward; and this he should do by way of commerce with them by their famous river Jordan, which he did not only touch in a small part, as some of the other tribes did, but lay all along it for a good space together, even from the very fountain unto the sea of Gennesaret. Some think that this is verified by that royalty of this river, which they suppose God gave to the tribe of Judah, which extended as far as Naphtali.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:34
(34) Hukkok (Yakûk, sheet 6), in the same region as the above, but a little further north, near the northeast boundary of Zebulun. Of Judah upon Jordan we can say nothing with certainty.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:34
Verse 34. And to Judah upon Jordan] It is certain that the tribe of Naphtali did not border on the east upon Judah, for there were several tribes betwixt them. Some think that as these two tribes were bounded by Jordan on the east, they might be considered as in some sort conjoined, because of the easy passage to each other by means of the river; but this might be said of several other tribes as well as of these. There is considerable difficulty in the text as it now stands; but if, with the Septuagint, we omit Judah, the difficulty vanishes, and the passage is plain: but this omission is supported by no MS. hitherto discovered. It is however very probable that some change has taken place in the words of the text, וביהודה הירדן ubihudah haiyarden, "and by Judah upon Jordan." Houbigant, who terms them verba sine re ac sententia, "words without sense or meaning," proposes, instead of them, to read ובגדות הירדן ubigdoth haiyarden, "and by the banks of Jordan;" a word which is used Joshua 3:15, and which here makes a very good sense.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:34
34. and then the coast turneth] From the Jordan on the east, the southern border of Naphtali turned westward to Aznoth-tabor, not identified, but probably a border town on the line which separated this tribe from Issachar, and “struck,” or coincided with, Zebulun on the south and Asher on the west. The site of Hukkok is unknown. Judah upon Jordan] So our Version renders it, following the Vulgate, Et in Juda ad Jordanem. Others, following the Masoretic punctuation, would put a colon at Judah, so that it would run, “and Judah; the Jordan was toward the sunrising” i.e. the eastern boundary of the tribe. The word Judah here has been explained by the fact that the sixty cities, Havoth-jair (Numbers 32:41), which were on the eastern side of Jordan opposite to Naphtali, were reckoned as belonging to Judah, because Jair their founder was descended on the father’s side from Judah through Hezron. Comp. 1 Chronicles 2:21-24. Others would identify it with a village el-Jehidijeh, marked on Dr Smith’s map, north of Tibrin, but this is not satisfactory.
Barnes' Notes on Joshua 19:34
Aznoth-tabor - This place (“ears of Tabor”) was no doubt in the neighborhood of Mount Tabor - probably on the eastern slope; and Hukkok on the western slope. To Judah upon Jordan - i. e.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:34
34. Turneth westward — Probably in a southwesterly direction. [Hukkok is recognised by Robinson and others in the modern Yakuk, a village six or seven miles northwest from the Sea of Galilee.
Sermons on Joshua 19:34
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Prayer 02 Promises Provoke Prayer by Bob Clark | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Elijah and his encounter with King Ahab during a time of drought. Elijah receives a message from God to show himself to Ahab and |