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href="/bsb/joshua/19.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for Issachar according to its clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The fourth allotment of land went to the clans of the tribe of Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for Issachar, for the people of Issachar, according to their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>And</i> the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fourth lot went to Issachar, to the sons of Issachar according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The fourth lot fell to Issachar, to the sons of Issachar according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The fourth lot fell to Issachar, to the sons of Issachar according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for Issachar, for the sons of Issachar according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The fourth lot fell to [the tribe of] Issachar, to the sons of Issachar according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for the tribe of Issachar’s descendants by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for the tribe of Issachar&#8217s descendants by their clans. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for Issachar, even for the children of Issachar according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for Issachar, even for the children of Issachar according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The fourth lot was drawn for the families descended from Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The fourth assignment made was for the families of the tribe of Issachar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The fourth lottery went to the tribe of Issachar according to its families. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The fourth lot belonged to the tribe of Issachar by its clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for Issachar, even for the people of Issachar according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for Issachar, even for the children of Issachar according to their families. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The fourth lot has gone out for Issachar, for the sons of Issachar, for their families;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For Issachar hath the fourth lot gone out, for the sons of Issachar, for their families;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Issachar came forth the fourth lot, to the sons of Issachar according to their families.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out to Issachar by their kindreds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The fourth lot went out to Issachar, by their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The fourth lot fell to Issachar. The territory of the Issacharites by their clans<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for Issachar, for the tribe of Issachar, according to its families.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the fourth lot came out to the children of Issachar, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the fourth lot of the children of Issakar went out for their families<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The fourth lot came out for Issachar, even for the children of Issachar according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the fourth lot came out to Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/19-17.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=4912" 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">Issachar's Inheritance</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7243.htm" title="7243: hā·rə·ḇî·‘î (Art:: Number-oms) -- Fourth. Or rbiiy; from raba'; fourth; also a fourth.">The fourth</a> <a href="/hebrew/1486.htm" title="1486: hag·gō·w·rāl (Art:: N-ms) -- Or goral; from an unused root meaning to be rough; properly, a pebble, i.e. A lot; figuratively, a portion or destiny.">lot</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yā·ṣā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">came out</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: lə·miš·pə·ḥō·w·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">for the clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: lə·yiś·śā·š·ḵār (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: yiś·śā·š·ḵār (N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob.">of Issachar:</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem,…<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="/joshua/19-10.htm">Joshua 19:10-16</a></span><br />The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-24.htm">Joshua 19:24-31</a></span><br />The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: / Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, / Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-11.htm">Joshua 18:11-28</a></span><br />The first lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. Their allotted territory lay between the tribes of Judah and Joseph: / On the north side their border began at the Jordan, went up past the northern slope of Jericho, headed west through the hill country, and came out at the wilderness of Beth-aven. / From there the border crossed over to the southern slope of Luz (that is, Bethel) and went down to Ataroth-addar on the hill south of Lower Beth-horon. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">Joshua 15:1-12</a></span><br />Now the allotment for the clans of the tribe of Judah extended to the border of Edom, to the Wilderness of Zin at the extreme southern boundary: / Their southern border started at the bay on the southern tip of the Salt Sea, / proceeded south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continued on to Zin, went over to the south of Kadesh-barnea, ran past Hezron up to Addar, and curved toward Karka. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-27.htm">Judges 1:27-28</a></span><br />At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land. / When Israel became stronger, they pressed the Canaanites into forced labor, but they never drove them out completely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">1 Chronicles 6:62</a></span><br />The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-77.htm">1 Chronicles 6:77</a></span><br />The Merarites (the rest of the Levites) received the following: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Rimmono and Tabor, together with their pasturelands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a></span><br />Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-9.htm">2 Samuel 2:9</a></span><br />and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-29.htm">1 Chronicles 7:29</a></span><br />And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">1 Chronicles 7:30-31</a></span><br />The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. / The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">1 Chronicles 7:32-40</a></span><br />Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua. / The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons. / The sons of Shemer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-19.htm">1 Chronicles 27:19</a></span><br />over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Ezekiel 48:24-25</a></span><br />Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/19-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/19-16.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/joshua/19-16.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/joshua/19-16.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/19-23.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/19-23.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/joshua/19-23.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/19-23.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/joshua/19-23.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/joshua/19-24.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/joshua/19-23.htm">Tribe</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The fourth lot came out</b><br>In the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, the casting of lots was a method used to ensure a fair and divinely guided distribution. This process is seen as an act of faith, trusting that God would determine the inheritance for each tribe. The use of lots is mentioned in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/proverbs/16-33.htm">Proverbs 16:33</a>, which emphasizes God's sovereignty in decision-making.<p><b>for the clans</b><br>The term "clans" refers to the subdivisions within the tribe, indicating that the land was not only distributed to the tribe as a whole but also allocated among its family groups. This reflects the importance of family and kinship in Israelite society, where land inheritance was crucial for maintaining family identity and economic stability.<p><b>of the tribe of Issachar:</b><br>Issachar was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's fifth son with Leah. The tribe is often associated with wisdom and understanding, as seen in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>, where the men of Issachar are described as having "understanding of the times." Geographically, the territory of Issachar was located in the fertile Jezreel Valley, an area known for its agricultural productivity. This location would have been significant for the tribe's prosperity and influence. Historically, Issachar's role in Israel's history includes participation in battles and alliances, as seen in the accounts of Judges and the united monarchy under David and Solomon.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/issachar.htm">Issachar</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Issachar, the fifth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe is known for its agricultural prowess and wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fourth_lot.htm">The Fourth Lot</a></b><br>Refers to the method used to distribute the land among the tribes of Israel. The casting of lots was a common practice to discern God's will in the allocation of land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/clans_of_issachar.htm">Clans of Issachar</a></b><br>The families within the tribe of Issachar, each receiving a portion of the land as their inheritance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_allocation.htm">Divine Allocation</a></b><br>The casting of lots for land distribution underscores the belief in God's sovereignty and providence. It teaches us to trust in God's plan and timing for our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_family.htm">Community and Family</a></b><br>The mention of clans highlights the importance of family and community in God's design. We are reminded to value and invest in our familial and communal relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_and_wisdom.htm">Understanding and Wisdom</a></b><br>The tribe of Issachar is noted for its understanding of the times. As believers, we are called to seek wisdom and discernment to navigate the complexities of our world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_stewardship.htm">Contentment and Stewardship</a></b><br>Issachar's inheritance teaches us about contentment with what God provides and the responsibility to steward our resources well.<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/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_bible's_non-israelites.htm">Who are the non-Israelites mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_to_ancient_giants.htm">Where is Mount Tabor mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_issachar's_role_among_jacob's_sons.htm">What role did Issachar play among Jacob's sons?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/joshua/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">The fourth lot . . . to Issachar.</span>--These two tribes were located next to the house of Joseph on the north. It should be remembered that Issachar and Zebulun had been associated with Judah to form the same camp and division of the army in the wilderness. This association, lasting forty years, must have created many ties between these two tribes and their leader Judah. It was no ordinary wisdom that placed the descendants of Rachel (Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh) between Judah on the south and Judah's two associates on the north--to cement the union of all Israel, and as far as possible to prevent discord.<p>With regard to Judah and Zebulun, it is noticeable that we find their union reproduced in the earthly history of our Lord. Mary, who was of the house of David, and Joseph of the same lineage, are found dwelling in Nazareth, in the tribe of Zebulun. Thus the north and the south alike had "part in David," and inheritance in David's Son. There is a Bethlehem (<a href="/joshua/19-15.htm" title="And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.">Joshua 19:15</a>) in Zebulun as well as in Judah. The name is not found in any other tribe.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/19-17.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">The fourth</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽרְבִיעִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rə·ḇî·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7243.htm">Strong's 7243: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fourth, a fourth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lot</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגּוֹרָ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gō·w·rāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1486.htm">Strong's 1486: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lot -- a lot (for casting)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came out</span><br /><span class="heb">יָצָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ṣā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - 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">for the clans</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁפְּחוֹתָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miš·pə·ḥō·w·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Issachar:</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָּׂשכָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·śā·š·ḵār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> </span><span class="str2">Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/19-17.htm">OT History: Joshua 19:17 The fourth lot came out for Issachar (Josh. 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