Joshua 19:39

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

This is the heritage of the tribe of the children of Naphtali 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 Naphtali, by families.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

King James (Authorized) Version

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages.

Translation for Translators

Those cities and surrounding villages were in the land that was allotted to the clans of the tribe of Naphtali.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

Naphtali’s Inheritance

³⁸Iron, Migdal-el, Horem, Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh. There were nineteen cities, along with their villages.³⁹This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, including these cities and their villages.

Summary

This verse describes the territory allotted to the tribe of Asher, highlighting the meticulous distribution of land among the Israelite tribes by Joshua. It showcases God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to give the Israelites the land of Canaan as an inheritance. The detailed account of each tribe's portion serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and provision for His people. It also underscores the importance of honoring boundaries and respecting the division of land as designated by God. Overall, Joshua 19:39 reflects the orderly and purposeful nature of God's plan for His chosen nation.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan,.... Which was the last lot drawn, and which appointed an inheritance to this tribe: according to their families; the number of them.

Joshua 19:39

Naphtali’s Inheritance

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

This is the heritage of the tribe of the children of Naphtali 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 Naphtali, by families.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

King James (Authorized) Version

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages.

Translation for Translators

Those cities and surrounding villages were in the land that was allotted to the clans of the tribe of Naphtali.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

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