Joshua 19:4

In Joshua 19:4, the allocation of land to the tribe of Naphtali is described, fulfilling the promise made by God to the Israelites. This verse highlights the faithfulness of God in keeping His covenant with His people, providing them with an inheritance according to His plan. The meticulous distribution of land among the tribes demonstrates God's sovereignty and attention to detail in fulfilling His promises. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision, encouraging trust in His promises for the future. The division of land symbolizes the importance of each tribe's unique role in God's overall plan for His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah. These were all cities of Judah, Jos 15:30; Eltolad is the same with Tolad, and Bethul with Bethuel, Ch1 4:29, and with Chesil, Jos 15:30, mentioned there along with Hormah; See Gill on Jos 15:30. . Joshua 19:5 jos 19:5 jos 19:5 jos 19:5And Ziklag,.... Another of the cities of Judah; see Gill on Jos 15:31, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah; or Hazarsusim, as in Ch1 4:31; the one signifies a chariot house, and the other a court or stable for horses, which made Bochart conjecture (a), that they were places where Solomon kept his chariots and horses; but it should be observed that these were the names by which these places went in the times of the old Canaanites; and seem to me rather where some of their kings had their horses and chariots; or rather where there were temples dedicated to the horses and chariots of the sun; see Kg2 23:11. (a) Hierozoic. l. 2. c. 9. col. 158.