Joshua 19:32

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Joshua 19:32 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali:

King James Version KJV

¶ The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali, even for the children of Naphtali according to their families.

American Standard Version ASV

The sixth lot came out for the children of Naphtali, even for the children of Naphtali according to their families.

Bible in Basic English BBE

For the children of Naphtali the sixth heritage came out, for the children of Naphtali by their families;

Free Bible Version FBV

The sixth lot cast went to the tribe of Naphtali, by families.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

The sixt lot came out to the children of Naphtali, euen to the children of Naphtali according to their families.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

For the sons of Naphtali hath the sixth lot gone out, for the sons of Naphtali, for their families;

World English Bible WEB

The sixth lot came out for the children of Naphtali, even for the children of Naphtali according to their families.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali, even for the children of Naphtali according to their families.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

The sixth lot came out to the sons of Nephtali by their families:

Translation for Translators T4T

The sixth/next tribe that was allotted land was the tribe of Naphtali. Each of the clans in that tribe was allotted some of the land.

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Joshua 19:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB לִ/בְנֵ֣י נַפְתָּלִ֔י יָצָ֖א הַ/גּוֹרָ֣ל הַ/שִּׁשִּׁ֑י לִ/בְנֵ֥י נַפְתָּלִ֖י לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽ/ם

לִ/בְנֵ֣י bên H1121 son Prep | N-mp

נַפְתָּלִ֔י Naphtâlîy H5321 Naphtali N-proper

יָצָ֖א yâtsâʼ H3318 to come out V-Qal-Perf-3ms

הַ/גּוֹרָ֣ל gôwrâl H1486 allotted Art | N-ms

הַ/שִּׁשִּׁ֑י shishshîy H8345 sixth Art | Adj

לִ/בְנֵ֥י bên H1121 son Prep | N-mp

נַפְתָּלִ֖י Naphtâlîy H5321 Naphtali N-proper

לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽ/ם mishpâchâh H4940 family Prep | N-fp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 19:32

לִ/בְנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" Prep | N-mp

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

נַפְתָּלִ֔י Naphtâlîy H5321 "Naphtali" N-proper

Naphtali was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was born to Bilhah, Rachel's servant, and is first mentioned in Genesis 30:8. Naphtali's descendants lived in the region of Galilee.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.8; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Dan (H1835H); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Jahzeel (H3183), Guni (H1476), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006) Also named: Nephthaleim (Νεφθαλείμ "Naphtali" G3508) § Naphtali = "wrestling" 1) the 5th son of Jacob and the 2nd by Bilhah the handmaid of Rachel 2) the tribe descended from Naphtali the son of Jacob 3) the territory assigned to the tribe of Naphtali

Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Naphtali. See also: Genesis 30:8; Judges 1:33; Psalms 68:28.

יָצָ֖א yâtsâʼ H3318 "to come out" 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.

הַ/גּוֹרָ֣ל gôwrâl H1486 "allotted" Art | N-ms

In the Bible, this word means a pebble or small stone used for making decisions by casting lots. It symbolizes a portion or destiny assigned by chance, like the drawing of lots to determine an outcome. This concept is central to ancient Israelite decision-making practices.

Definition: 1) lot 1a) lot-pebbles used for systematically making decisions 2) portion 2a) lot, portion (thing assigned by casting lots) 2b) recompense, retribution

Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: lot. See also: Leviticus 16:8; Judges 1:3; Psalms 16:5.

הַ/שִּׁשִּׁ֑י shishshîy H8345 "sixth" Art | Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means sixth, like the sixth day of the week. It is used to describe order or sequence, as seen in Genesis 1:31. This word helps us understand time and patterns in the biblical account.

Definition: 1) sixth 1a) sixth (ordinal number) 1b) sixth (as fraction)

Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: sixth (part). See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Chronicles 12:12; Haggai 1:15.

לִ/בְנֵ֥י bên H1121 "son" Prep | N-mp

Definition: : child/son

נַפְתָּלִ֖י Naphtâlîy H5321 "Naphtali" N-proper

Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Naphtali. See also: Genesis 30:8; Judges 1:33; Psalms 68:28.

לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽ/ם mishpâchâh H4940 "family" Prep | N-fp | Suff

This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.

Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats

Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.

Study Notes — Joshua 19:32

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Joshua 19:32 Summary
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:32
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:32
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:32

Context — Naphtali’s Inheritance

30Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob. There were twenty-two cities, along with their villages. 31This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Asher, including these cities and their villages.

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.

Joshua 19:32 Summary

This verse, Joshua 19:32, tells us that the tribe of Naphtali received the sixth lot of land in the division of the Promised Land. This was a significant event, as it marked the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites a homeland, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8. The division of the land by lots showed that the Israelites trusted God to guide them and provide for their needs, just as we can trust Him today (Proverbs 3:5-6). By looking at this verse, we can learn to trust God's sovereignty and provision in our own lives, just as the Israelites did.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the sixth lot in Joshua 19:32?

The sixth lot represents the territory allocated to the tribe of Naphtali, as part of the division of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, as seen in Joshua 13:7 and Joshua 18:10.

Why is the tribe of Naphtali mentioned specifically in this verse?

The tribe of Naphtali is mentioned because they are the next in line to receive their inheritance, following the tribes of Asher, as described in Joshua 19:31, and others before them.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Joshua?

This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites claiming their inheritance in the Promised Land, as promised by God in Genesis 12:7 and reiterated in Joshua 1:6.

What can we learn from the method of dividing the land by lots?

The use of lots to divide the land, as seen in Joshua 18:10, demonstrates the Israelites' trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as they believed that God would guide the outcome, similar to the guidance provided in Proverbs 16:33.

Reflection Questions

How does the concept of 'inheritance' in this verse relate to my own spiritual inheritance as a child of God?
In what ways can I trust God to guide me, just as the Israelites trusted Him to guide the division of the land?
What are some ways that I can demonstrate my trust in God's sovereignty and provision in my own life?
How can I apply the principle of trusting in God's guidance, as seen in this verse, to my daily decisions and circumstances?

Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:32

The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali,.... The tribe of Naphtali, and directed what should be the inheritance of this tribe: [even] for the children of Naphtali, according to their

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:32

The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali, even for the children of Naphtali according to their families. The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali.

Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:32

32–39. The Territory of the Tribe of Naphtali 32. The sixth lot] fell out to the tribe descended from Naphtali, the fifth son of the patriarch Jacob, which, during the march through the wilderness, occupied a position north of the Tabernacle, side by side with Dan and Asher (Numbers 2:25-31), and at the census taken at Mount Sinai numbered upwards of 53400 fighting men (Numbers 1:43; Numbers 2:30).

Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:32

’S LOT, Joshua 19:32-39.[The territory of Naphtali was bounded on the east by the Jordan and sea of Galilee, on the south by Zebulun, on the west and north by Asher.