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Joshua 19:27 then 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.
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It then continued north to Cabul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />then it turns eastward, it goes to Beth-dagon, and touches Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtahel northward to Beth-emek and Neiel. Then it continues in the north to Cabul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />then 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And turneth toward the sunrising to Bethdagon, and reacheth to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthahel toward the north side of Bethemek, and Neiel, and goeth out to Cabul on the left hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />It turned toward the sunrise to Beth Dagon; and it reached to Zebulun and to the Valley of Jiphthah El, then northward beyond Beth Emek and Neiel, bypassing Cabul <i>which was</i> on the left,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />It turned toward the east to Beth-dagon and reached Zebulun, and to the Valley of Iphtahel northward to Beth-emek and Neiel; then it proceeded on north to Cabul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />It turned toward the east to Beth-dagon and reached to Zebulun, and to the valley of Iphtahel northward to Beth-emek and Neiel; then it proceeded on north to Cabul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it turned toward the east to Beth-dagon, and reached to Zebulun, and to the valley of Iphtahel northward to Beth-emek and Neiel; then it proceeded on north to Cabul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then it turned <i>east</i> toward the sunrise to Beth-dagon and reached to Zebulun and to the valley of Iphtahel northward to Beth-emek and Neiel; then it went out to the north to Cabul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then it turned eastward to Beth-dagon and reached Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtahel northward to Beth-emek and Neiel, and continued in the north to Cabul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It turned eastward to Beth-dagon, reached Zebulun and Iphtah-el Valley, north toward Beth-emek and Neiel, and went north to Cabul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It turned eastward to Beth-dagon, passed Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah-el, north toward Beth-emek and Neiel, and went north to Cabul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and it turned toward the sunrising to Beth-dagon, and reached to Zebulun, and to the valley of Iphtah-el northward to Beth-emek and Neiel; and it went out to Cabul on the left hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />then east to Beth-Dagon. On the southeast, Asher shared a border with Zebulun along the Iphtahel Valley. On the eastern side their border ran north to Beth-Emek, went east of Cabul, and then on to Neiel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and it turned toward the sunrising to Beth-dagon, and reached to Zebulun, and to the valley of Iphtah-el northward to Beth-emek and Neiel; and it went out to Cabul on the left hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then it turns east to Beth Dagon and touches Zebulun and the valley of Iphtah El in the north and goes to Beth Emek and Neiel. From there it goes northward to Cabul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As it turned east, the border went to Bethdagon, touching Zebulun and Iphtahel Valley on the way north to Bethemek and Neiel. It continued north to Cabul, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />then proceeded east to Beth-dagon. It proceeded to Zebulun and the Iphtah-el Valley, turned north to Beth-emek and Neiel, then proceeded north to Cabul, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />then 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It turned eastward toward Beth Dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah El to the north, as well as the Valley of Emek and Neiel, and extended to Cabul on the north<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And it turned eastward to Beth Dagon, and reached to Zebulun and to the Valley of Iphtah El on the north. And the border goes north to Beth Emek and Neiel, and it went out to Cabul on the north,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And turneth towards the sun-rising to Beth-dagon, and reacheth to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthah-el towards the north side of Beth-emek, and Neiel, and goeth out to Cabul on the left hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />It turned toward the sunrise to Beth Dagon, and reached to Zebulun, and to the valley of Iphtah El northward to Beth Emek and Neiel. It went out to Cabul on the left hand, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and has turned back, at the sun-rising, [to] Beth-Dagon, and come against Zebulun, and against the Valley of Jiphthah-El toward the north of Beth-Emek, and Neiel, and has gone out to Cabul on the left,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and hath turned back, at the sun-rising, to Beth-Dagon, and come against Zebulun, and against the valley of Jiphthah-El toward the north of Beth-Emek, and Neiel, and hath gone out unto Cabul on the left,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And turned back upon the rising of the sun to the House of Grain, and struck upon Zebulon and upon the valley of Jiphthahel north of the House of the Plain, and Neiel, and went forth to Cabul from the left.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it returneth towards the east to Bethdagon: and passeth along to Zabulon and to the valley of Jephthael towards the north to Bethemec and Nehiel. And it goeth out to the left side of Cabul, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And it turns back toward the east at Bethdagon. And it continues on as far as Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtahel, toward the north, at Beth-emek and Neiel. And it goes out to the left of Cabul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In the other direction, it ran eastward of Beth-dagon, reached Zebulun and the valley of Iphtahel; then north of Beth-emek and Neiel, it extended northward to Cabul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />then it turns eastward, goes to Beth-dagon, and touches Zebulun and the valley of Iphtah-el northward to Beth-emek and Neiel; then it continues in the north to Cabul,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And then it turned toward the sunrise to Beth-dagon, and reached to Zebulun, and to the valley of Niphtahael toward the north side, and to Beth-aomka, and Nell, and it went out northward to Cobel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And it turned from the dawning of the sun to Bayth Dagun and met in Zebulun and in the River of Nephtakhayel from the north, and Dabith and Oumqa and Danayel, and it went out to Kubel from the north<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it turned toward the sunrising to Beth-dagon, and reached to Zebulun and to the valley of Iphtahel northward at Beth-emek and Neiel; and it went out to Cabul on the left hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it will return westward from Baethegeneth, and will join Zabulon and Ekgai, and Phthaeel northwards, and the borders will come to Saphthaebaethme, and Inael, and will go on to Chobamasomel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/19-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=4966" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/19.htm">Asher's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wə·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">then turned</a> <a href="/hebrew/4217.htm" title="4217: miz·raḥ (N-msc) -- Place of sunrise, the east. From zarach; sunrise, i.e. The east.">eastward</a> <a href="/hebrew/8121.htm" title="8121: haš·še·meš (Art:: N-cs) -- From an unused root meaning to be brilliant; the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. A notched battlement."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1016.htm" title="1016: bêṯ (Prep) -- House of Dagon, two places in Pal. From bayith and Dagown; house of Dagon; Beth-Dagon, the name of two places in Palestine.">toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/1016.htm" title="1016: dā·ḡōn (N-proper-fs) -- House of Dagon, two places in Pal. From bayith and Dagown; house of Dagon; Beth-Dagon, the name of two places in Palestine.">Beth-dagon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6293.htm" title="6293: ū·p̄ā·ḡa‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To meet, encounter, reach. A primitive root; to impinge, by accident or violence, or by importunity.">touched</a> <a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: biz·ḇu·lūn (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">Zebulun</a> <a href="/hebrew/1516.htm" title="1516: ū·ḇə·ḡê (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A valley. Or gay; probably from the same root as gevah; a gorge.">and the Valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/3317.htm" title="3317: yip̄·taḥ- God opens, a valley between Zebulun and Asher. From pathach and 'el; God will open; Jiphtach-el, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3317.htm" title="3317: ’êl (N-proper-ms) -- God opens, a valley between Zebulun and Asher. From pathach and 'el; God will open; Jiphtach-el, a place in Palestine.">of Iphtah-el,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">and went north</a> <a href="/hebrew/1025.htm" title="1025: bêṯ (Prep) -- From bayith and emeq with the article interposed; house of the valley; Beth-ha-Emek, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1025.htm" title="1025: hā·‘ê·meq (N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and emeq with the article interposed; house of the valley; Beth-ha-Emek, a place in Palestine.">to Beth-emek</a> <a href="/hebrew/5272.htm" title="5272: ū·nə·‘î·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Youth, early life. From nuwa' and 'el; moved of God; Neiel, a place in Palestine.">and Neiel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: wə·yā·ṣā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">passing</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3521.htm" title="3521: kā·ḇūl (N-proper-fs) -- From the same as kebel in the sense of limitation; sterile; Cabul, the name of two places in Palestine.">Cabul</a> <a href="/hebrew/8040.htm" title="8040: miś·śə·mōl (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- The left. ">on the left.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-31.htm">Judges 1:31</a></span><br />Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">1 Kings 9:11-13</a></span><br />King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. / “What are these towns you have given me, my brother?” asked Hiram, and he called them the Land of Cabul, as they are called to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-15</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-76.htm">1 Chronicles 6:76</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-6.htm">2 Samuel 24:6</a></span><br />Then they went to Gilead and the land of Tahtim-hodshi, and on to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-2</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43-44</a></span><br />The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Mark 7:31</a></span><br />Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Luke 4:14-15</a></span><br />Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a></span><br />Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a></span><br />Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And turns toward the sun rise to Bethdagon, and reaches to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthahel toward the north side of Bethemek, and Neiel, and goes out to Cabul on the left hand,</p><p class="hdg">Beth-dagon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/5-2.htm">1 Samuel 5:2</a></b></br> When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon.</p><p class="hdg">valley</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Joshua 19:14</a></b></br> And the border compasseth it on the north side to Hannathon: and the outgoings thereof are in the valley of Jiphthahel:</p><p class="hdg">Cabul </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/9-13.htm">1 Kings 9:13</a></b></br> And he said, What cities <i>are</i> these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul unto this day.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/19-22.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/15-41.htm">Bethdagon</a> <a href="/joshua/15-41.htm">Beth-Dagon</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-13.htm">Cabul</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-26.htm">Continues</a> <a href="/joshua/15-41.htm">Dagon</a> <a href="/joshua/19-13.htm">East</a> <a href="/joshua/19-13.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">El</a> <a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Emek</a> <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Iphtah</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Iphtahel</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Iph'tahel</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Iphtah-El</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Jiphthahel</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Jiphthah-El</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">North</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/joshua/18-18.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/joshua/19-13.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/joshua/19-26.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/joshua/19-26.htm">Reacheth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Side</a> <a href="/joshua/19-26.htm">Stretching</a> <a href="/joshua/19-13.htm">Sunrise</a> <a href="/joshua/19-12.htm">Sunrising</a> <a href="/joshua/19-12.htm">Sun-Rising</a> <a href="/joshua/19-26.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/joshua/19-26.htm">Touches</a> <a href="/joshua/19-18.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/joshua/11-10.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-12.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/joshua/19-16.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/joshua/19-16.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/19-38.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/15-41.htm">Bethdagon</a> <a href="/joshua/15-41.htm">Beth-Dagon</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-13.htm">Cabul</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-7.htm">Continues</a> <a href="/judges/16-23.htm">Dagon</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">East</a> <a href="/joshua/20-8.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/joshua/19-38.htm">El</a> <a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Emek</a> <a href="/joshua/20-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/joshua/15-43.htm">Iphtah</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Iphtahel</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Iph'tahel</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Iphtah-El</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Jiphthahel</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Jiphthah-El</a> <a href="/joshua/24-30.htm">North</a> <a href="/judges/12-1.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/joshua/19-33.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Reacheth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ruth/3-15.htm">Stretching</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Sunrise</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Sunrising</a> <a href="/judges/20-43.htm">Sun-Rising</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/judges/16-9.htm">Touches</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/joshua/19-29.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/joshua/19-29.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/joshua/19-29.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/judges/1-9.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">The lot of Simeon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">of Zebulun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-17.htm">of Issachar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-24.htm">of Asher</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-32.htm">of Naphtali</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-40.htm">of Dan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/19-49.htm">The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This location suggests a boundary shift, emphasizing the territorial divisions among the tribes of Israel. The eastward turn signifies a change in direction, marking a specific boundary for the tribe of Asher. The mention of Beth-dagon highlights the cultural and religious challenges Israel faced in maintaining their distinct identity amidst surrounding pagan influences.<p><b>touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah-el</b><br>The reference to Zebulun indicates the proximity of Asher's territory to that of the tribe of Zebulun, showcasing the interconnectedness of the tribes. The Valley of Iphtah-el, though not widely known, represents a geographical landmark that helped define tribal borders. This valley's mention underscores the importance of natural features in delineating land allocations. The connection to Zebulun also reflects the fulfillment of Jacob's blessings in <a href="/genesis/49.htm">Genesis 49</a>, where the tribes' inheritances align with prophetic declarations.<p><b>and went north to Beth-emek and Neiel</b><br>Beth-emek and Neiel are lesser-known locations, yet their inclusion in the boundary description highlights the precision with which the land was divided. The northward movement indicates the extension of Asher's territory, emphasizing the tribe's strategic position along the northern frontier. This positioning would later play a role in Israel's defense against northern invaders. The detailed boundary descriptions reflect the importance of land inheritance in maintaining tribal identity and cohesion.<p><b>passing Cabul on the left</b><br>Cabul, meaning "bound" or "displeasing," is mentioned in <a href="/1_kings/9-13.htm">1 Kings 9:13</a>, where King Solomon gave twenty towns in the region to Hiram, king of Tyre, which he found unsatisfactory. This reference to Cabul provides historical context, illustrating the ongoing interactions between Israel and neighboring nations. The phrase "on the left" indicates the direction relative to the boundary path, showcasing the meticulous nature of the territorial descriptions. The mention of Cabul also serves as a reminder of the complex relationships and exchanges between Israel and its neighbors throughout history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth-dagon.htm">Beth-dagon</a></b><br>A town named after the Philistine god Dagon, indicating the cultural and religious influences in the region.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zebulun.htm">Zebulun</a></b><br>One of the tribes of Israel, whose territory is being described in this passage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_iphtah-el.htm">Valley of Iphtah-el</a></b><br>A geographical location marking the boundary of the land allotted to the tribe of Asher.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth-emek.htm">Beth-emek</a></b><br>A town within the territory of Asher, its name means "house of the valley."<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/neiel.htm">Neiel</a></b><br>Another town in the territory of Asher, possibly meaning "dwelling of God."<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/c/cabul.htm">Cabul</a></b><br>A town on the border of Asher's territory, its name means "bound" or "displeasing."<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_promises.htm">Understanding God's Promises</a></b><br>The detailed description of land boundaries in <a href="/joshua/19-27.htm">Joshua 19:27</a> reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the tribes of Israel. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_spiritual_influence.htm">Cultural and Spiritual Influence</a></b><br>The mention of places like Beth-dagon reminds us of the cultural and spiritual influences that can impact our faith. Christians are called to be in the world but not of it, maintaining their distinct identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_boundaries.htm">Significance of Boundaries</a></b><br>Just as the tribes of Israel had specific boundaries, Christians are called to recognize and respect the boundaries God sets in their lives, whether moral, spiritual, or relational.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_faith.htm">Historical Context and Faith</a></b><br>Understanding the historical and geographical context of biblical passages enriches our faith and helps us see the continuity of God's plan throughout history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_inheritance.htm">Community and Inheritance</a></b><br>The allocation of land to the tribes underscores the importance of community and shared inheritance among God's people. Believers are encouraged to value their spiritual community and heritage.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_asher's_borders_differ_here.htm">Joshua 19:27–29: Why do the tribal borders for Asher here differ from references to Asher’s territory elsewhere in the Old Testament? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_key_events_in_joshua's_life.htm">What are key events in Joshua's life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_coexist_with_canaanites_in_judges_1_27-28.htm">In Judges 1:27-28, why did the Israelites coexist with the Canaanites instead of fully driving them out, contradicting earlier commands for total conquest?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">What is the Tribe of Benjamin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Beth-dagon.</span> We learn that Dagon, the fish-god, was worshipped here as well as in the south of Palestine (see <a href="/joshua/15-41.htm">Joshua 15:41</a>). <span class="cmt_word">The Valley of Jiphthah-el.</span> This valley, or <span class="accented">gai</span>, is mentioned above, ver. 14, as the extreme northern border of Zebulun. <span class="cmt_word">Cabul</span>. We read of a Cabul in <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">1 Kings 9:11-13</a>, but it can hardly be this place, though clearly not far off. For we read that the name given to that territory was given then by Hiram. There is a <span class="greek">κωμὴ</span> <span class="greek">Ξαβωλώ Πτολεμαίδος μεθόριον οῦσα</span> mentioned by Josephus. There is a village four hours northeast of Acre, which still bears this name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/19-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">then turned</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁ֨ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">eastward</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְרַ֣ח</span> <span class="translit">(miz·raḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> </span><span class="str2">Place of sunrise, the east</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Beth-dagon,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּגֹן֒</span> <span class="translit">(dā·ḡōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1016.htm">Strong's 1016: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-dagon -- 'house of Dagon', two places in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">touched</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפָגַ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ā·ḡa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6293.htm">Strong's 6293: </a> </span><span class="str2">To impinge, by accident, violence, by importunity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zebulun</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּ֠זְבֻלוּן</span> <span class="translit">(biz·ḇu·lūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the Valley</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְגֵ֨י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ḡê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> </span><span class="str2">A valley</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Iphtah-el,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3317.htm">Strong's 3317: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iphtahel -- 'God opens', a valley between Zebulun and Asher</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and went north</span><br /><span class="heb">צָפ֛וֹנָה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Beth-emek</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֵ֖מֶק</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ê·meq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1025.htm">Strong's 1025: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-emek -- 'valley house', a place on the border of Asher</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Neiel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּנְעִיאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·nə·‘î·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5272.htm">Strong's 5272: </a> </span><span class="str2">Youth, early life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">passing</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָצָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·ṣā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Cabul</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּב֖וּל</span> <span class="translit">(kā·ḇūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3521.htm">Strong's 3521: </a> </span><span class="str2">Cabul -- a city in Asher, also a region in Galilee</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the left.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְּׂמֹֽאל׃</span> <span class="translit">(miś·śə·mōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8040.htm">Strong's 8040: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dark, the north, the left hand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/19-27.htm">Joshua 19:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/19-27.htm">Joshua 19:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/19-27.htm">Joshua 19:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/19-27.htm">Joshua 19:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/19-27.htm">Joshua 19:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/19-27.htm">Joshua 19:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/19-27.htm">Joshua 19:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/19-27.htm">Joshua 19:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/19-27.htm">Joshua 19:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/19-27.htm">Joshua 19:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/19-27.htm">OT History: Joshua 19:27 It turned toward the sunrise to Beth (Josh. 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