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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Nahalal</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/n/nahalal.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/joshua/19-15.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/n/nahalal.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Nahalal</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/n/nagging.htm" title="Nagging">◄</a> Nahalal <a href="/topical/n/nahal'al.htm" title="Nahal'al">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Etymology and Meaning:</b> <br>The name "Nahalal" is believed to derive from a root meaning "pasture" or "meadow," reflecting its likely role as a fertile area suitable for agriculture and livestock.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Nahalal is mentioned in the Old Testament as a town within the territory allotted to the tribe of Zebulun. It is specifically referenced in the Book of Joshua and the Book of Judges.<br><br>1. <b><a href="/joshua/19-15.htm">Joshua 19:15</a> :</b> "Included were Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem; there were twelve cities, along with their villages." This verse lists Nahalal as one of the towns within the inheritance of the tribe of Zebulun. The context suggests that Nahalal was part of a group of settlements that formed the tribal territory.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/judges/1-30.htm">Judges 1:30</a> :</b> "Zebulun failed to drive out the residents of Kitron or the residents of Nahalal, so the Canaanites lived among them and served as forced labor." This passage highlights the incomplete conquest of the land by the Israelites, noting that the Canaanite inhabitants of Nahalal were not fully expelled but instead subjected to forced labor. This reflects a broader theme in the Book of Judges, where the Israelites struggled to fully possess the land due to incomplete obedience to God's commands.<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b> <br>Nahalal is identified with the modern site of Ma'alul, located in the Lower Galilee region of Israel. The area is characterized by its fertile plains, which would have made it an attractive location for settlement and agriculture. The historical context of Nahalal, as with many other Canaanite cities, involves the transition from Canaanite to Israelite control during the period of the conquest and settlement of the Promised Land.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Significance:</b> <br>The mention of Nahalal in the biblical narrative underscores the challenges faced by the Israelites in fully occupying the land promised to them by God. The presence of Canaanites in Nahalal and other towns serves as a reminder of the Israelites' need for faithfulness and reliance on God's strength to overcome obstacles. Theologically, the incomplete conquest of Nahalal and similar towns illustrates the consequences of partial obedience and the persistent influence of surrounding pagan cultures.<br><br><b>Archaeological Insights:</b> <br>While specific archaeological evidence directly linked to Nahalal is limited, the general region of Lower Galilee has yielded findings that provide insight into the Canaanite and early Israelite periods. These include remnants of ancient settlements, agricultural installations, and artifacts that reflect the cultural and economic life of the inhabitants during the biblical era.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>Nahalal's biblical references, though brief, contribute to the larger narrative of Israel's settlement in the Promised Land. Its account is a microcosm of the broader themes of conquest, coexistence, and the spiritual challenges faced by the Israelites as they sought to establish themselves in accordance with God's covenant promises.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">NAHALAL</span><p>na'-hal-al (nachalal; Codex Vaticanus, Baithman; Codex Alexandrinus Naalol, and other forms): A city in the territory of Zebulun assigned with its suburbs to the Merarite Levites, out of which the Canaanite inhabitants were not driven (<a href="/joshua/19-15.htm">Joshua 19:15</a>, the King James Version (incorrectly) "Nahallal"; <a href="/joshua/21-35.htm">Joshua 21:35</a> <a href="/judges/1-30.htm">Judges 1:30</a>, "Nahalol"). In the Talmud Jerusalem (Meg., i.1) it is identified with Mahlul. This name might correspond either with `Ain Mahil, or with Ma`lul. The former lies about 3 1/2 miles Northeast of Nazareth on a hill near the eastern boundary of Zebulun. The latter is situated about 3 1/2 miles West of Nazareth, near the southern border of Zebulun. The change of "n" to "m" is not unusual.<br><br>W. Ewing<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5096.htm"><span class="l">5096. <b>Nahalal</b> -- a place in Zebulun</span></a><br><b>Nahalal</b> or Nahalol. 5095, 5096. <b>Nahalal</b> or Nahalol. 5097 . a place in Zebulun.<br> Transliteration: <b>Nahalal</b> or Nahalol Phonetic Spelling <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5096.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/n/nahalal.htm"><span class="l"><b>Nahalal</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>NAHALAL</b>. <b>...</b><b>Nahalal</b> (2 Occurrences). Joshua 19:15 Kattath,<br><b>Nahalal</b>, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nahalal.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/na'halal.htm"><span class="l">Na'halal (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Na'halal. <b>Nahalal</b>, Na'halal. Nahal'al . <b>...</b> Na'halal (1 Occurrence). Joshua 21:35<br> Dimnah with its suburbs, and <b>Nahalal</b> with its suburbs; four cities. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/na'halal.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kattath.htm"><span class="l">Kattath (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> W. Ewing. Multi-Version Concordance Kattath (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:15 Kattath,<br><b>Nahalal</b>, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kattath.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kattah.htm"><span class="l">Kattah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Kattah (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:15 and Kattath, and <b>Nahalal</b>, and Shimron, and Idalah,<br> and Beth-lehem; twelve cities with their villages. (See NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kattah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nahal'al.htm"><span class="l">Nahal'al (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Nahal'al (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:15 and Kattath, and <b>Nahalal</b>, and Shimron, and<br> Idalah, and Beth-lehem; twelve cities with their villages. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nahal'al.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nagge.htm"><span class="l">Nagge (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nagge.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unwalled.htm"><span class="l">Unwalled (39 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE). Joshua 19:15 And Kattath and <b>Nahalal</b> and Shimron and Idalah and<br> Beth-lehem; twelve towns with their unwalled places. (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unwalled.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jidalah.htm"><span class="l">Jidalah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jidalah (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:15 and Kattath, and <b>Nahalal</b>, and Shimron, and<br> Jidalah, and Beth-lehem: twelve cities and their hamlets. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jidalah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/grass-lands.htm"><span class="l">Grass-lands (42 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Kartah with their grass-lands; (BBE). Joshua 21:35 Dimnah and <b>Nahalal</b> with<br> their grass-lands, four towns. (BBE). Joshua 21:36 And from <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/grass-lands.htm - 17k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Nahalal (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/19-15.htm">Joshua 19:15</a></span><br />Kattath, <span class="boldtext">Nahalal</span>, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/21-35.htm">Joshua 21:35</a></span><br />Dimnah with its suburbs, and <span class="boldtext">Nahalal</span> with its suburbs; four cities.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/n/nahalal.htm">Nahalal</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/n/nahalal_or_nahalal.htm">Nahalal or Nahalal</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nahalal.htm">Nahalal (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nahal'al.htm">Nahal'al (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/n/nagging.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nagging"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nagging" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/n/nahal'al.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nahal'al"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nahal'al" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></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></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>