Joshua 19:41
Joshua 19:41 in Multiple Translations
The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh,
And the coast of their inheritance was Zorah, and Eshtaol, and Ir-shemesh,
And the border of their inheritance was Zorah, and Eshtaol, and Ir-shemesh,
And the limit of their heritage was Zorah and Eshtaol and Ir-shemesh
Their allocation included the towns of Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh,
And the coast of their inheritance was Zorah, and Eshtaol, and Ir-shemesh,
and the border of their inheritance is Zorah, and Eshtaol, and Ir-Shemesh,
The border of their inheritance was Zorah, Eshtaol, Irshemesh,
And the border of their inheritance was Zorah, and Eshtaol, and Ir-shemesh,
And the border of their possession was Saraa and Esthaol, and Hirsemes, that is, the city of the sun.
Their land included the towns of Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-Shemesh,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 19:41
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Joshua 19:41 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֖י
גְּב֣וּל
נַחֲלָתָ֑/ם
צָרְעָ֥ה
וְ/אֶשְׁתָּא֖וֹל
וְ/עִ֥יר
שָֽׁמֶשׁ
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
גְּב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
N-ms
נַחֲלָתָ֑/ם
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
N-fs | Suff
צָרְעָ֥ה
Tsorʻâh
H6881
Zorah
N-proper
וְ/אֶשְׁתָּא֖וֹל
ʼEshtâʼôl
H847
Eshtaol
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עִ֥יר
ʻÎyr Shemesh
H5905
Ir-shemesh
Conj | N-proper
שָֽׁמֶשׁ
ʻÎyr Shemesh
H5905
Ir-shemesh
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 19:41
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
גְּב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
N-ms
This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.
Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.
נַחֲלָתָ֑/ם
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
N-fs | Suff
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
צָרְעָ֥ה
Tsorʻâh
H6881
"Zorah"
N-proper
Zorah is a place in the Bible where Samson, a strong judge, grew up. It is mentioned in Judges 13:2 as the home of Samson's father, Manoah. The town is in the area of Dan.
Definition: § Zareah or Zoreah or Zorah = "hornet" a town in Dan, residence of Manoah and the home town of Samson
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Zareah, Zorah, Zoreah. See also: Joshua 15:33; Judges 18:2; Nehemiah 11:29.
וְ/אֶשְׁתָּא֖וֹל
ʼEshtâʼôl
H847
"Eshtaol"
Conj | N-proper
Eshtaol was a city in ancient Palestine, located within the territory of Judah. Its name means entreaty, suggesting a place of humble requests or prayers. The city is mentioned in the Bible as part of the region of Dan.
Definition: Eshtaol = "entreaty" a Danite city located within Judah Also named: esh.ta.u.li (אֶשְׁתָּאֻלִי "Eshtaolite" H0848)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Eshtaol. See also: Joshua 15:33; Judges 16:31; Judges 18:11.
וְ/עִ֥יר
ʻÎyr Shemesh
H5905
"Ir-shemesh"
Conj | N-proper
Ir-Shemesh was a city in the region of Dan, likely the same as Beth-shemesh. Its name means city of the sun-god, and it is mentioned in the KJV as Irshemesh.
Definition: Ir-shemesh = "city of the sun-god" a city in Dan; probably the same as 'Beth-shemesh' Another spelling of bet she.mesh (בֵּית שֶׁ֫מֶשׁ "Beth-shemesh" H1053)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Irshemesh. See also: Joshua 19:41.
שָֽׁמֶשׁ
ʻÎyr Shemesh
H5905
"Ir-shemesh"
N-proper
Ir-Shemesh was a city in the region of Dan, likely the same as Beth-shemesh. Its name means city of the sun-god, and it is mentioned in the KJV as Irshemesh.
Definition: Ir-shemesh = "city of the sun-god" a city in Dan; probably the same as 'Beth-shemesh' Another spelling of bet she.mesh (בֵּית שֶׁ֫מֶשׁ "Beth-shemesh" H1053)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Irshemesh. See also: Joshua 19:41.
Study Notes — Joshua 19:41
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- Context
- Cross References
- Joshua 19:41 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:41
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:41
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 19:41
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:41
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:41
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:41
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:41
- Sermons on Joshua 19:41
Context — Dan’s Inheritance
39This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, including these cities and their villages.
40The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan:
41The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh,
42Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, 43Elon, Timnah, Ekron,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 2:53 | and the clans of Kiriath-jearim—the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites. From these descended the Zorathites and Eshtaolites. |
| 2 | Joshua 15:33 | These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah, |
| 3 | Judges 13:25 | And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him at Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 11:10 | Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. |
| 5 | Judges 13:2 | Now there was a man from Zorah named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, whose wife was barren and had no children. |
| 6 | Judges 18:2 | So the Danites sent out five men from their clans, men of valor from Zorah and Eshtaol, to spy out the land and explore it. “Go and explore the land,” they told them. The men entered the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah, where they spent the night. |
| 7 | Judges 16:31 | Then Samson’s brothers and his father’s family came down, carried him back, and buried him between Zorah and Eshtaol in the tomb of his father Manoah. And he had judged Israel twenty years. |
Joshua 19:41 Summary
Joshua 19:41 describes the territory that was given to the tribe of Dan as their inheritance, including cities like Zorah, Eshtaol, and Ir-shemesh. This shows us that God is a God who keeps His promises, just as He promised to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites (as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8). The tribe of Dan's inheritance also reminds us that God is sovereign over all things, including the allocation of resources, as seen in Psalm 24:1. By trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, we can be faithful stewards of the resources and inheritance that He has given us, just as the tribe of Dan was.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 19:41?
The cities listed, such as Zorah, Eshtaol, and Ir-shemesh, were part of the inheritance of the tribe of Dan, as outlined in Joshua 19:40-48, and were likely important for their economic and strategic well-being, as seen in Judges 13:25 where the angel of the Lord appeared in the town of Zorah.
Why is the tribe of Dan's inheritance described after the tribe of Naphtali's inheritance in Joshua 19:39-40?
The description of the tribe of Dan's inheritance after the tribe of Naphtali's is likely due to the geographical location of their territories, as the tribe of Dan's territory was located on the western coast of Israel, as described in Joshua 19:40-48, and the tribe of Naphtali's territory was in the north, as described in Joshua 19:32-39.
How does the allocation of the land to the tribe of Dan relate to God's covenant promises?
The allocation of the land to the tribe of Dan, as described in Joshua 19:40-48, is a fulfillment of God's covenant promise to Abraham, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Genesis 17:8, where God promises to give the land of Canaan to Abraham's descendants.
What can we learn from the tribe of Dan's inheritance about God's sovereignty?
The tribe of Dan's inheritance, as described in Joshua 19:40-48, demonstrates God's sovereignty over the affairs of nations and peoples, as seen in Psalm 24:1, where it is written that 'the earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it.'
Reflection Questions
- What does the description of the tribe of Dan's inheritance in Joshua 19:41 reveal about God's care for His people?
- How can I apply the principle of God's sovereignty over the allocation of resources, as seen in Joshua 19:41, to my own life?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's provision, just as the tribe of Dan trusted in God's promise to give them an inheritance?
- How does the listing of specific cities in Joshua 19:41, such as Zorah and Eshtaol, remind me of the importance of being faithful in the small things?
- In what ways can I, like the tribe of Dan, be faithful stewards of the resources and inheritance that God has given me?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:41
And the coast of their inheritance was Zorah, and Eshtaol,.... The tribe of Dan is not described by places the boundaries of it, as other tribes, but by its cities, which were chiefly, at least
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:41
And the coast of their inheritance was Zorah, and Eshtaol, and Irshemesh, (See the note at Joshua 15:33.) Ir-shemesh , [city of the sun; Septuagint, poleis Sammaus] = Beth-shemesh and mount Heres, 'mount of the sun' (Judges 1:35).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 19:41
Their inheritance; which is here described only by its cities, not by its borders, which are in part the same with Judah’ s; and their inheritance is in good part taken out of Judah’ s too large portion, as appears from divers of the cities here mentioned, which are also reckoned as in Judah’ s portion.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:41
(41-46) All the towns mentioned here are identified by Conder. Zorah—Sur’ahEshtaol—Eshû’aIr-shemesh—Ain Sheme Shaalabbin—SelbîtAjalon—YâloJethlah—(Ruin) Beit TulAre all in sheet 17Elon—Beit ElloThimnathah—(Ruin) TibnehSheet 14Ekron-(akir, sheet 16)13For Gath-rimmon, Conder suggests Gath; but this he identifies with Tell-es-Safi, which is well within the territory of Judah (to the south of sheet 16). Me-jarkon, “the yellow water,” is thought to be the river ’Aujeh (sheet 13), and Rakkon, Tell-er-Rakkeit, to the north of the mouth of it. Japho is Jaffa, on the same sheet.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 19:41
Verse 41. Zorah, and Eshtaol] See Clarke on Joshua 15:33. Ir-shemesh] The city of sun; another proof of the idolatry of the Canaanites. Some think this was the same as Beth-shemesh.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:41
41. And the coast] allotted to the tribe, in spite of the numbers just mentioned, was the smallest of all. Compressed into the narrow space between the north-western hills of Judah and the Mediterranean, it was surrounded by the three most powerful tribes of the whole confederacy, Ephraim and Benjamin on the north and east, Judah on the south and south-east. was Zorah] Observe that the boundaries of this tribe are not defined. They naturally follow from those of Judah, Ephraim, and Benjamin. Zorah, and Eshtaol] See above, ch. Joshua 15:33. For Ir-shemesh = Beth-shemesh = modern ’Ain-Shems, see above, ch. Joshua 15:10.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:41
41. Zorah, and Eshtaol — These cities were originally allotted to Judah, (see Joshua 15:33,) and so also were other cities of this list.
Sermons on Joshua 19:41
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Where Is Your Strength by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher talks about a man who was a menace to his enemies. His enemies tried to find his secret and eventually captured him. They bound him, blinded him, and m |
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(Through the Bible) Ruth by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of holding onto something that is no longer rightfully ours. He refers to the book of Revelation, where a scroll with seven seals |