Joshua 19:28
Joshua 19:28 in Multiple Translations
It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.
And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon;
and Ebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Sidon;
And Ebron and Rehob and Hammon and Kanah, to great Zidon;
Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, Kanah, and on up to Great Sidon.
And to Ebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, vnto great Zidon.
and Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, unto great Zidon;
and Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, even to great Sidon.
And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even to great Zidon;
And to Abaran and Rohob and Hamon and Cana, as far as the great Sidon.
From there it extended west to Abdon, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah cities, and continued to Sidon, which is a big city.
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Joshua 19:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עֶבְרֹ֥ן
וּ/רְחֹ֖ב
וְ/חַמּ֣וֹן
וְ/קָנָ֑ה
עַ֖ד
צִיד֥וֹן
רַבָּֽה
וְ/עֶבְרֹ֥ן
ʻEbrôn
H5683
Ebron
Conj | N-proper
וּ/רְחֹ֖ב
Rᵉchôb
H7340
Rehob
Conj | N-proper
וְ/חַמּ֣וֹן
Chammôwn
H2540
Hammon
Conj | N-proper
וְ/קָנָ֑ה
Qânâh
H7071
Kanah
Conj | N-proper
עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
צִיד֥וֹן
Tsîydôwn
H6721
Sidon
N-proper
רַבָּֽה
rab
H7227
many
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 19:28
וְ/עֶבְרֹ֥ן
ʻEbrôn
H5683
"Ebron"
Conj | N-proper
Ebron, also known as Hebron, was a city in Judah, located 20 miles south of Jerusalem and 20 miles north of Beersheba. It is mentioned in the Bible as the place where Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob lived and were buried.
Definition: Hebron = "alliance" a city of Judah located in the mountains 20 (32 km) miles south of Jerusalem and 20 (32 km) miles north of Beersheba Another name of av.don (עַבְדּוֹן "Abdon" H5658G)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hebron. Perhaps a clerical error for H5658 (עַבְדוֹן). See also: Joshua 19:28.
וּ/רְחֹ֖ב
Rᵉchôb
H7340
"Rehob"
Conj | N-proper
Rehob, a place in Syria and the name of a few individuals, including a Syrian and an Israelite. This term refers to a specific location on the road to Hamath, mentioned in stories about exploration and conquest. It appears in books like Numbers and Judges.
Definition: Rehob = "broad place" the northern limit of the exploration of the spies in Canaan; on the road to Hamath Another name of bet re.chov (בֵּית־רְחוֹב "Beth-rehob" H1050)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Rehob. See also: Numbers 13:21; 2 Samuel 8:3; Nehemiah 10:12.
וְ/חַמּ֣וֹן
Chammôwn
H2540
"Hammon"
Conj | N-proper
Chammon refers to two places in Palestine, meaning warm springs. It was a town in Naphtali given to the Levites. The name is also related to Hammath and Hammoth-dor.
Definition: Hammon = "warm springs" a town in Naphtali allotted to the Levites; also called 'Hammath' and 'Hammoth-dor' Another name of cham.mat (חַמַּת "Hammath" H2575A)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hammon. See also: Joshua 19:28; 1 Chronicles 6:61.
וְ/קָנָ֑ה
Qânâh
H7071
"Kanah"
Conj | N-proper
Kanah refers to a stream and place in Palestine, also meaning reed, and is mentioned as a boundary of Asher. In the Bible, it is also named Kana. Kanah is a town in the Bible.
Definition: Kanah = "reed" a town marking the boundary of Asher Also named: Kana (Κανᾶ "Cana" G2580)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Kanah. See also: Joshua 16:8; Joshua 17:9; Joshua 19:28.
עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
צִיד֥וֹן
Tsîydôwn
H6721
"Sidon"
N-proper
Sidon was an ancient city on the Mediterranean coast, named after a son of Canaan, and is mentioned in the Bible as a major Phoenician city.
Definition: Sidon = "hunting" ancient Phoenician city, on Mediterranean coast north of Tyre Another name of tsi.don (צִידוֹן "Sidon" H6721H)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: Sidon, Zidon. See also: Genesis 10:15; Isaiah 23:2; Isaiah 23:4.
רַבָּֽה
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
Study Notes — Joshua 19:28
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- Context
- Cross References
- Joshua 19:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 19:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 19:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:28
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:28
- Barnes' Notes on Joshua 19:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:28
- Sermons on Joshua 19:28
Context — Asher’s Inheritance
26Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath,
27then turned eastward toward Beth-dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah-el, and went north to Beth-emek and Neiel, passing Cabul on the left.
28It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.
29The border then turned back toward Ramah as far as the fortified city of Tyre, turned toward Hosah, and came out at the Sea in the region of Achzib, 30Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob. There were twenty-two cities, along with their villages.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 1:31 | Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. |
| 2 | Joshua 11:8 | and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who struck them down and pursued them all the way to Greater Sidon and Misrephoth-maim, and eastward as far as the Valley of Mizpeh. They struck them down, leaving no survivors. |
| 3 | Isaiah 23:12 | He said, “You shall rejoice no more, O oppressed Virgin Daughter of Sidon. Get up and cross over to Cyprus— even there you will find no rest.” |
| 4 | John 2:11 | Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. |
| 5 | Isaiah 23:2 | Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. |
| 6 | John 4:46 | So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. |
| 7 | Genesis 10:19 | and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha. |
| 8 | John 2:1 | On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, |
| 9 | Isaiah 23:4 | Be ashamed, O Sidon, the stronghold of the sea, for the sea has spoken: “I have not been in labor or given birth. I have not raised young men or brought up young women.” |
Joshua 19:28 Summary
This verse, Joshua 19:28, describes the boundaries of the tribe of Asher, listing cities such as Ebron, Rehob, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon. The Israelites were given specific instructions on how to divide the land and establish their cities, as seen in verses like Numbers 34:1-12 and Deuteronomy 19:1-10. By studying this verse, we can learn about the importance of following God's instructions and trusting in His provision, as seen in verses like Joshua 1:7-9 and Psalm 37:3-7. Just as the Israelites had to trust in God's promises to give them the land, we can trust in His promises to guide and care for us, as seen in Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:6-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 19:28?
The cities listed, such as Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon, represent the boundaries of the tribe of Asher, as described in Joshua 19:24-31, and are important for understanding the geographical context of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, as seen in Joshua 1:1-9 and Deuteronomy 1:7-8.
Why is Greater Sidon mentioned in this verse?
Greater Sidon is mentioned as a boundary marker, indicating the northernmost point of the tribe of Asher's territory, as the Israelites were instructed to drive out the inhabitants of the land, including the Sidonians, as seen in Leviticus 18:24-30 and Deuteronomy 7:1-6.
What can we learn from the geography of the Bible?
The geography of the Bible, including the cities and regions mentioned in Joshua 19:28, provides a rich context for understanding the history and culture of the Israelites, and can help us better comprehend the teachings of the Bible, such as the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-14 and Joshua 1:7-9.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of Joshua?
Joshua 19:28 is part of the larger narrative of the conquest of Canaan, as described in Joshua 1:1-12:24, and the division of the land among the tribes of Israel, as seen in Joshua 13:1-33, and serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 6:4.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way the Israelites divided their land and established their cities, and how can I apply this to my own life and community?
- How does the mention of specific cities and regions in this verse help me understand the historical and cultural context of the Bible?
- What role does geography play in shaping our understanding of the Bible and its teachings, and how can I use this to deepen my own faith and relationship with God?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, trust in God's promises and provision as I navigate my own journey and challenges, as seen in verses like Psalm 37:3-7 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:28
And Hebron,.... Hebron seems to be the same with Abdon, Joshua 21:30; ר and ד being changed, of which there are other instances; and hereby this is distinguished from another Hebron in the tribe of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:28
And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon; No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 19:28
Kanah, to wit, Kanah the greater, in the Upper Galilee, not Kanah the less, which was in the Lower Galilee. Great Zidon; called great for its antiquity, and riches, and glory. This city either was not given to the Israelites, but is only mentioned as their border; or at least was never possessed by them; not without a singular providence of God, that they might not by the opportunity of so good a port be engaged in much commerce with other nations, from which, together with wealth, that great corrupter of mankind, they might contract their errors and vices.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 19:28
Joshua 19:28 And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, [even] unto great Zidon;Ver. 28. Unto great Zidon.] See Joshua 11:8.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:28
(25) Their border.—The border of Asher on the west is the Mediterranean. On the east of Asher lies the tribe of Naphtali, but most of the towns named in these verses lie well within the territory of Asher. The northern end of the territory of this tribe lies beyond the limits of the Ordnance Survey, for it reaches “unto great Zidon” (Joshua 19:28). The southern boundary is said to be Carmel (Joshua 19:26), but no town is identified south of Cabul (Kabϋl, south-east of Akkah, sheet 5). The towns identified are as follows:— (25) El B’aneh, EL-Yasif or Kefr Yasif (sheet 3). (26) Khurbet-el-Amϋd, and M’aξsleh (? Kh.-Muslih) (sheet 3). Shihor-libnath (river of glass), the river Belus (sheet 5). (27) Beth-dagon (Tell-’ Daϋk), near the mouth of the Belus. Neiel.—(Y’Arϋn, sheet 5).
Cabul.—(Kabϋl, south-east of Akkah, sheet 5). (28) Hebron.—(Abdon, Kh.-Abdeh, sheet 3). Hammon (El Hama, sheet 3). Kanah (south-east of Tyre, sheet 1). (29) Tyre.—(es-Sϋr, sheet 1). Hosah (‘Ozziyeh, sheet 1). Achzib (es-Zib, sheet 3, on the coast). (See Joshua 15:44 for another place of same name.) Ummah (Kh.-Almah, north of Achzib).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:28
Verse 28. Unto great Zidon] The city of Sidon and the Sidonians are celebrated from the remotest antiquity. They are frequently mentioned by Homer. See Clarke on Joshua 11:8.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:28
28. and Hebron] The main portion of Asher having been described, the northern portion is now defined more particularly. Hebron] Instead of Hebron we find Abdon in ch. Joshua 21:30, and 1 Chronicles 6:74. But twenty MSS. and all the ancient versions read Hebron. See Keil’s Commentary. Rehob, Hammon, are at present unknown. Kanah may possibly be identified with Ain-Kana, about eight miles south-east of Saida (Zidon). unto great Zidon] On Zidon, or Sidon, see above, ch. Joshua 11:8.
Barnes' Notes on Joshua 19:28
These verses refer to the northern portion of the territory of Asher, on the Phoenician frontier. Some names may have dropped out of the text, the number Joshua 19:30 not tallying with the catalogue.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:28
28. Kanah — Not Cana of Galilee, but probably the large village Kanah, five miles southeast of Tyre. Zidon — See Joshua 11:8, note. It was never conquered by Asher.
Sermons on Joshua 19:28
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(Europe 2008) Session 2 - Cleansing the Temple by B.H. Clendennen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of cleansing in the house of God. He draws a parallel between Jesus cleansing the temple at the beginning and end of his mini |
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(Following the Footsteps of Christ) in Cana of Galilee by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obedience and submission to God. He uses the story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana as an example o |
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Our Evangelical Faith by Harold John Ockenga | Harold John Ockenga preaches about the core beliefs of the National Association of Evangelicals, emphasizing the importance of the Statement of Faith forged in 1942, which includes |
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The Marriage of Cana (John 2:11) by George Whitefield | George Whitefield preaches on the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee, emphasizing the divine power and glory of Christ. He highlights the si |
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What Is Glory? by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks concludes the 'Horizons' series by emphasizing the theme of glory in the Bible, highlighting how each Person of the Divine Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - |
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The Nature and Reality of Spiritual Energy by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the nature and reality of spiritual energy in the life of Christ, illustrating how His purposeful actions were driven by divine energy from above. He hi |
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Glory Only in the Newness of Resurrection Life by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the eleventh chapter of John encapsulates the culmination of Jesus' ministry, revealing that God's ultimate purpose is glory, achieved through the |