Joshua 19:13
Joshua 19:13 in Multiple Translations
From there it crossed eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon and curved around toward Neah.
And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittah-hepher, to Ittah-kazin, and goeth out to Remmon-methoar to Neah;
and from thence it passed along eastward to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin; and it went out at Rimmon which stretcheth unto Neah;
And from there it goes on east to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin; ending at Rimmon which goes as far as Neah;
From there it ran east to Gath-hepher, Eth-kazin, and on to Rimmon, and turned towards Neah.
And from thence goeth along Eastwarde towarde the sunne rising to Gittah-hepher to Ittah-kazin, and goeth foorth to Rimmon, and turneth to Neah.
and thence it hath passed over eastward, to the east, to Gittah-Hepher, [to] Ittah-Kazin, and gone out [to] Rimmon-Methoar to Neah;
From there it passed along eastward to Gath Hepher, to Ethkazin; and it went out at Rimmon which stretches to Neah.
And from thence passeth along on the east to Gittah-hepher, to Ittah-kazin, and goeth out to Remmon-methoar to Neah;
And it passeth along from thence to the east side of Gethhepher and Thacasin: and goeth out to Remmon, Amthar and Noa.
From there it extended east to Gath-Hepher city and Eth-Kazin town, and north to Rimmon city. From there the border extended west to Neah town.
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Joshua 19:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִ/שָּׁ֤ם
עָבַר֙
קֵ֣דְמָ/ה
מִזְרָ֔חָ/ה
גִּתָּ֥/ה
חֵ֖פֶר
עִתָּ֣ה
קָצִ֑ין
וְ/יָצָ֛א
רִמּ֥וֹן
הַ/מְּתֹאָ֖ר
הַ/נֵּעָֽה
וּ/מִ/שָּׁ֤ם
shâm
H8033
there
Conj | Prep | Adv
עָבַר֙
ʻâbar
H5674
to pass
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
קֵ֣דְמָ/ה
qedem
H6924
front
N-ms | Suff
מִזְרָ֔חָ/ה
mizrâch
H4217
east
N-ms | Suff
גִּתָּ֥/ה
Gath-ha-Chêpher
H1662
Gath-hepher
N-proper | Suff
חֵ֖פֶר
Gath-ha-Chêpher
H1662
Gath-hepher
N-proper
עִתָּ֣ה
ʻÊth Qâtsîyn
H6278
Eth-kazin
N-proper
קָצִ֑ין
ʻÊth Qâtsîyn
H6278
Eth-kazin
N-proper
וְ/יָצָ֛א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
רִמּ֥וֹן
Rimmôwn
H7417
Rimmon
N-proper
הַ/מְּתֹאָ֖ר
tâʼar
H8388
to border
Art | V-Pual-Inf-c
הַ/נֵּעָֽה
Nêʻâh
H5269
Neah
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 19:13
וּ/מִ/שָּׁ֤ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Conj | 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.
עָבַר֙
ʻâbar
H5674
"to pass"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.
Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over
Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.
קֵ֣דְמָ/ה
qedem
H6924
"front"
N-ms | Suff
The front or east direction, often used to describe a location or time, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it describes the direction of the temple. It can also mean something is ancient or from the past, like the stories in Genesis.
Definition: : east 1) east, antiquity, front, that which is before, aforetime 1a) front, from the front or east, in front, mount of the East 1b) ancient time, aforetime, ancient, from of old, earliest time 1c) anciently, of old (adverb) 1d) beginning 1e) east
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare H6926 (קִדְמָה). See also: Genesis 2:8; Nehemiah 12:46; Psalms 44:2.
מִזְרָ֔חָ/ה
mizrâch
H4217
"east"
N-ms | Suff
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.
גִּתָּ֥/ה
Gath-ha-Chêpher
H1662
"Gath-hepher"
N-proper | Suff
Gath-hepher is a place in Palestine, meaning the winepress of digging, and is the hometown of Jonah, located near Zebulun. It is mentioned in the Bible as the birthplace of the prophet. The town is significant in biblical history.
Definition: § Gath-hepher or Gittah-hepher = "the winepress of digging" home town of Jonah on the border of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Gath-kephr, Gittah-kephr. See also: Joshua 19:13; 2 Kings 14:25.
חֵ֖פֶר
Gath-ha-Chêpher
H1662
"Gath-hepher"
N-proper
Gath-hepher is a place in Palestine, meaning the winepress of digging, and is the hometown of Jonah, located near Zebulun. It is mentioned in the Bible as the birthplace of the prophet. The town is significant in biblical history.
Definition: § Gath-hepher or Gittah-hepher = "the winepress of digging" home town of Jonah on the border of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Gath-kephr, Gittah-kephr. See also: Joshua 19:13; 2 Kings 14:25.
עִתָּ֣ה
ʻÊth Qâtsîyn
H6278
"Eth-kazin"
N-proper
Eth-kazin is a place in Palestine, mentioned as a landmark in the boundary of Zebulun. Its name means time of the judge, and it is referenced in the Bible as a significant location.
Definition: § Ittah-kazin = "time of the judge" one of the landmarks of the boundary of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ittahkazin (by including directive enclitic). See also: Joshua 19:13.
קָצִ֑ין
ʻÊth Qâtsîyn
H6278
"Eth-kazin"
N-proper
Eth-kazin is a place in Palestine, mentioned as a landmark in the boundary of Zebulun. Its name means time of the judge, and it is referenced in the Bible as a significant location.
Definition: § Ittah-kazin = "time of the judge" one of the landmarks of the boundary of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ittahkazin (by including directive enclitic). See also: Joshua 19:13.
וְ/יָצָ֛א
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.
רִמּ֥וֹן
Rimmôwn
H7417
"Rimmon"
N-proper
Rimmon, a Syrian deity, was also the name of several cities in Palestine, including a Levitical city in Zebulun.
Definition: § Rimmon = "pomegranate" n pr dei the deity of wind, rain, and storm, worshipped by the Syrians of Damascus
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Remmon, Rimmon. See also: Joshua 15:32; 2 Samuel 4:2; Zechariah 14:10.
הַ/מְּתֹאָ֖ר
tâʼar
H8388
"to border"
Art | V-Pual-Inf-c
This verb means to draw or delineate something, like tracing an outline. It can also mean to extend or mark out boundaries. The KJV translates it as be drawn or mark out.
Definition: 1) (Qal) to be drawn, incline, delineate, extend 1a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: be drawn, mark out, (Rimmon-) methoar (by union with H7417 (רִמּוֹן)). See also: Joshua 15:9; Joshua 18:17; Isaiah 44:13.
הַ/נֵּעָֽה
Nêʻâh
H5269
"Neah"
Art | N-proper
Neah is a place in Palestine, specifically a boundary mark of the territory of Zebulun. It is also known as Neiel, and its name means shaking. Neah is mentioned in the Bible as a location in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Neah = "shaking" a boundary mark of the territory of Zebulun Another name of ne.i.el (נְעִיאֵל "Neiel" H5272)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Neah. See also: Joshua 19:13.
Study Notes — Joshua 19:13
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- Joshua 19:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 19:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:13
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:13
- Barnes' Notes on Joshua 19:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:13
- Sermons on Joshua 19:13
Context — Zebulun’s Inheritance
11It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam.
12From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia.
13From there it crossed eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon and curved around toward Neah.
14Then the border circled around the north side of Neah to Hannathon and ended at the Valley of Iphtah-el. 15It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 14:25 | This Jeroboam restored the boundary of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word that the LORD, the God of Israel, had spoken through His servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher. |
Joshua 19:13 Summary
Joshua 19:13 describes the borders of the tribe of Zebulun, which was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This verse shows how God carefully defined the boundaries of each tribe, just as He has a plan for each of our lives (Jeremiah 29:11). The borders mentioned in this verse, such as Gath-hepher and Rimmon, may seem insignificant to us, but they were important to the Israelites as they settled in the Promised Land (Joshua 21:43-45). As we reflect on this verse, we can trust that God is guiding us and has a plan to prosper us, just as He did for the Israelites (Psalm 32:8).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the border crossings in Joshua 19:13?
The border crossings in Joshua 19:13 are significant because they mark the boundaries of the tribe of Zebulun, as outlined by God in Joshua 19:10-16, and demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45 and Psalm 105:8-11.
What is Gath-hepher, and why is it mentioned in this verse?
Gath-hepher is a city in the tribe of Zebulun, and its mention in Joshua 19:13 serves to further define the borders of the tribe, as instructed by God in Deuteronomy 19:14 and Proverbs 22:28.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Joshua?
This verse contributes to the overall theme of the book of Joshua, which is the conquest and division of the Promised Land, as seen in Joshua 1:1-6 and Joshua 21:43-45, and demonstrates God's covenant faithfulness to the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 6:4.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
From this verse, we can learn that God is a God of detail and precision, as seen in the specific border crossings, and that He is faithful to His people, as demonstrated in Joshua 19:13 and throughout the book of Joshua, including Joshua 23:14-16.
Reflection Questions
- As I consider the borders of my own life, where am I seeking to expand or contract my influence, and how can I trust God to guide me?
- How can I, like the Israelites, trust God to provide for me and guide me, even when the path ahead seems uncertain, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- What are some 'border crossings' in my own life, where I need to trust God to lead me, and how can I apply the principles of Joshua 19:13 to those situations?
- How can I, like the tribe of Zebulun, be faithful to the boundaries and responsibilities God has given me, as seen in Luke 12:42-48?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:13
And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittahhepher,.... Which was the native place of Jonah the prophet, 2 Kings 14:25; and where Jerom says (r) his grave was shown, and was a small village
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:13
And their border went up toward the sea, and Maralah, and reached to Dabbasheth, and reached to the river that is before Jokneam; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 19:13
Joshua 19:13 And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittahhepher, to Ittahkazin, and goeth out to Remmonmethoar to Neah;Ver. 13. To Gittahhepher.] Jonah the prophet’ s birthplace, and therefore the better thought of by God.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:13
(13) Remmon-methoar to Neah.—Better, Remmon that stretcheth to Neah. Remmon is identified as Rummâneh, due north of Gittah-hepher (sheet 6).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:13
Verse 13. Gittah-hepher] The same as Gath-hepher, the birth-place of the prophet Jonah.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:13
13. to Gittah-hepher] From Japhia the border ran still in an easterly direction, “toward the rising of the sun,” “to Gittah-hepher, to Ittah-kazin, and went out unto Remmon, which stretches to Neah.” Gittah-hepher] or Gath-hepher, was not far from Yâfa, and has been identified with the modern el-Meshhad, about five miles from Nazareth on the north-east. It is celebrated as the birthplace of the prophet Jonah (2 Kings 14:25). Ittah-kazin] is unknown. Remmon-methoar] See the margin here, “which is drawn;” it means that the border went out unto Remmon, which is “marked off to,” or “stretched out to” Neah. Remmon or Rimmon is marked on Mr Grove’s map at Rummâneh, about seven miles to the north of Nazareth. See Robinson’s Bib. Res. iii. 195. Neah has not yet been identified.
Barnes' Notes on Joshua 19:13
Gittah (or Gath)- hepher, the birthplace of the prophet Jonah 2 Kings 14:25, is probably the modern village of El-Meshhad, where the tomb of the prophet is still shown, a short way from Nazareth, on the road to Tiberias.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:13
13. Gittah-hepher was the birthplace of the prophet Jonah. 2 Kings 14:25. Modern monastic tradition identifies it with el-Meshad, one of the many Moslem tombs of Jonah, about five miles northeast of Nazareth.
Sermons on Joshua 19:13
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Jonah - Part 1 by Dai Patterson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of God's word in preaching the gospel. He questions the professionalization of sermonizing and highlights the need for the power of |
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The Voice of Jonah by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks explores the profound implications of Jonah's prophetic voice, emphasizing that his mission to Nineveh was a radical departure from Israel's traditional beliefs an |
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Commentary Notes - Jonah by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the book of Jonah, emphasizing its prophetic story nature and historical authenticity validated by Christ. He delves into the life of the prophet Jonah, |