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it came out at Rimmon and turned toward Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then it continued east to Gath-hepher, Eth-kazin, and Rimmon and turned toward Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />From there it passes along on the east toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin, and going on to Rimmon it bends toward Neah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there it crossed eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon and curved around toward Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittahhepher, to Ittahkazin, and goeth out to Remmonmethoar to Neah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And from there it passed along on the east of Gath Hepher, toward Eth Kazin, and extended to Rimmon, which borders on Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there it continued eastward toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin, and it proceeded to Rimmon which stretches to Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />From there it continued eastward toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin, and it proceeded to Rimmon which stretches to Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And from there it continued eastward toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin, and it proceeded to Rimmon which stretches to Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />From there it passed on to the east toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin, and it went out to Rimmon which curves to Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />From there it continued east toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin, and proceeded to Rimmon which turns toward Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there, it went due east to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon, curving around to Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there, it went east toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon, curving around to Neah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and from thence it passed along eastward to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin; and it went out at Rimmon which stretcheth unto Neah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and continued north to Gath-Hepher, Ethkazin, and Rimmonah, where it curved toward Neah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and from thence it passed along eastward to Gath-hepher, to Ethkazin; and it went out at Rimmon which stretcheth unto Neah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From there it goes directly east to Gath Hepher, Eth Kazin, and Rimmon, where it turns to Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />It continued east from there to Gath Hepher and Ethkazin, turning in the direction of Neah on the way to Rimmon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />from which it proceeded toward the east to Gath-hepher, then to Eth-kazin, then going to Rimmon, where it turned toward Neah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there it crossed eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon and curved around toward Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From there it crossed eastward to Gath Hepher and Eth Kazin and extended to Rimmon, turning toward Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />From there it passed along eastward to Gath Hepher, to Eth Kazin; and it went out to Rimmon which bends toward Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And from thence passeth along on the east to Gittah-hepher, to Ittah-kazin, and goeth out to Remmon-methoar to Neah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />From there it passed along eastward to Gath Hepher, to Ethkazin; and it went out at Rimmon which stretches to Neah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and there it has passed over eastward, to the east, to Gittah-Hepher, [to] Ittah-Kazin, and gone out [to] Rimmon-Methoar to Neah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and thence it hath passed over eastward, to the east, to Gittah-Hepher, to Ittah-Kazin, and gone out to Rimmon-Methoar to Neah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from thence it passed over east from the sunrising to Gittah-Hepher, Ittah-Kazin, the Pomegranate, marked out of the Earthquake;<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 passeth along from thence to the east side of Gethhepher and Thacasin: and goeth out to Remmon, Amthar and Noa. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And from there, it continues to the eastern region of Gathhepher and Ethkazin. And goes out to Rimmon, Amthar, and Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From there it continued eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin, extended to Rimmon, and turned to Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />from there it passes along on the east toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin, and going on to Rimmon it bends toward Neah;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And from thence passed along eastward to Gath, to Hepher, to Attah, and to Kazin, and then went out to Remmon, and Mathwa, and Awa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And from there it passed first from the east to Geth and to Khaphar and to Atha and to Qetsyar, and it went out to Ramun and to Methwa and to Awa<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And from thence it passed along eastward to Gath-hepher, to Ethkazin; and it went out at Rimmon-methoar unto Neah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thence it shall come round in the opposite direction eastward to Gebere to the city of Catasem, and shall go on to Remmonaa Matharaoza.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/19-13.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=4879" 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">Zebulun's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: ū·miš·šām (Conj-w, Prep-m:: Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">From there</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ā·ḇar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">it crossed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6924.htm" title="6924: qê·ḏə·māh (Adv:: 3fs) -- The front, of place, time. Or qedmah; from qadam; the front, of place or time; often used adverbially.">eastward</a> <a href="/hebrew/4217.htm" title="4217: miz·rā·ḥāh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- Place of sunrise, the east. From zarach; sunrise, i.e. The east."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1662.htm" title="1662: git·tāhOr Gittah-Chepher; from gath and chaphar with the article inserted; wine- press of well; Gath-Chepher, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1662.htm" title="1662: ḥê·p̄er (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Or Gittah-Chepher; from gath and chaphar with the article inserted; wine- press of well; Gath-Chepher, a place in Palestine.">to Gath-hepher</a> <a href="/hebrew/6278.htm" title="6278: ‘it·tāh Time of a ruler, a place on the border of Zebulun. From eth and qayam; time of a judge; Eth-Katsin, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6278.htm" title="6278: qā·ṣîn (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Time of a ruler, a place on the border of Zebulun. From eth and qayam; time of a judge; Eth-Katsin, a place in Palestine.">and to Eth-kazin;</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.">it extended</a> <a href="/hebrew/7417.htm" title="7417: rim·mō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- Or Rimmon; or Rimmownow; the same as rimmown; Rimmon, the name of a Syrian deity, also of five places in Palestine.">to Rimmon</a> <a href="/hebrew/8388.htm" title="8388: ham·mə·ṯō·’ār (Art:: V-Pual-Prtcpl-ms) -- Taanath-shiloh -- probably to incline. A primitive root; to delineate; reflex. To extend.">and curved</a> <a href="/hebrew/5269.htm" title="5269: han·nê·‘āh (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A place in Zebulun. From nuwa'; motion; Neah, a place in Palestine.">around toward Neah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>Then the border circled around the north side of Neah to Hannathon and ended at the Valley of Iphtah-el.…<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 19:10-12</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/19-14.htm">Joshua 19:14-16</a></span><br />Then the border circled around the north side of Neah to Hannathon and ended at the Valley of Iphtah-el. / It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages. / This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Zebulun, including these cities and their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-10.htm">Joshua 15:10-11</a></span><br />The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah. / Then it went out to the northern slope of Ekron, curved toward Shikkeron, proceeded to Mount Baalah, went on to Jabneel, and ended at the Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-27.htm">Judges 1:27</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">1 Kings 4:11</a></span><br />Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife);<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_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="/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 4:13-16</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="/john/1-44.htm">John 1:44</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-21.htm">John 12:21</a></span><br />They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”<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/4-31.htm">Luke 4:31</a></span><br />Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And from there passes on along on the east to Gittahhepher, to Ittahkazin, and goes out to Remmonmethoar to Neah;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/14-25.htm">2 Kings 14:25</a></b></br> He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the LORD God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which <i>was</i> of Gathhepher.</p><p class="hdg">Gath-hepher </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Bends</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/joshua/19-12.htm">East</a> <a href="/joshua/19-12.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Ending</a> <a href="/joshua/17-3.htm">Hepher</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/18-19.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-12.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/joshua/19-7.htm">Rimmon</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-1.htm">Stretches</a> <a href="/joshua/8-18.htm">Stretcheth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-12.htm">Sunrise</a> <a href="/joshua/19-12.htm">Thence</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/40-17.htm">Bends</a> <a href="/judges/1-29.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/joshua/19-27.htm">East</a> <a href="/joshua/19-27.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Ending</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-10.htm">Hepher</a> <a href="/joshua/23-1.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-4.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/judges/9-25.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-27.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/joshua/19-45.htm">Rimmon</a> <a href="/job/9-8.htm">Stretches</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-21.htm">Stretcheth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-27.htm">Sunrise</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Thence</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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The eastward direction is significant as it often symbolizes moving towards the sunrise, a new beginning or divine guidance in biblical literature. The allocation of land was a fulfillment of God's promise to the tribes of Israel, emphasizing His faithfulness.<p><b>to Gath-hepher</b><br>Gath-hepher is identified as the hometown of the prophet Jonah (<a href="/2_kings/14-25.htm">2 Kings 14:25</a>). This connection highlights the historical and prophetic significance of the location. Gath-hepher's mention underscores the continuity of God's work through different periods and individuals in Israel's history.<p><b>and to Eth-kazin</b><br>Eth-kazin is less well-known, with limited archaeological evidence. Its mention in the boundary description emphasizes the detailed and specific nature of the land allotments, reflecting the importance of each tribe's inheritance in the Promised Land.<p><b>it extended to Rimmon</b><br>Rimmon, possibly identified with modern-day Rummana, was a town within Zebulun's territory. The extension to Rimmon signifies the breadth of the land given to Zebulun, showcasing God's provision and the fulfillment of His promises to the descendants of Jacob.<p><b>and curved around toward Neah</b><br>The curving boundary suggests a careful and intentional demarcation of tribal lands. Neah's inclusion in the boundary description highlights the precision with which the land was divided, ensuring each tribe received its rightful inheritance. This reflects the order and justice inherent in God's covenant with Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gath-hepher.htm">Gath-hepher</a></b><br>A town in the territory of Zebulun, known as the birthplace of the prophet Jonah. It is significant in biblical history as a prophetic location.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eth-kazin.htm">Eth-kazin</a></b><br>A lesser-known location mentioned in the delineation of the tribal boundaries of Zebulun. Its exact historical and geographical significance is not well-documented.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rimmon.htm">Rimmon</a></b><br>A town that appears in various contexts in the Bible, often associated with different tribes. In this context, it is part of the boundary description for Zebulun.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/neah.htm">Neah</a></b><br>Another location marking the boundary of the tribe of Zebulun. Like Eth-kazin, its precise historical details are sparse.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribal_boundaries.htm">Tribal Boundaries</a></b><br>The delineation of land for the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God, is a significant event in the book of Joshua, representing the fulfillment of God's promises to the descendants of Abraham.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment</a></b><br>The detailed boundaries of the tribes demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_heritage.htm">Significance of Heritage</a></b><br>The mention of places like Gath-hepher reminds us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the impact of past generations on our faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_boundaries.htm">Understanding Our Boundaries</a></b><br>Just as the tribes had specific boundaries, believers are called to understand and respect the boundaries God sets in their lives, whether moral, spiritual, or relational.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_connections.htm">Prophetic Connections</a></b><br>Recognizing the prophetic connections in Scripture, such as Jonah's link to Gath-hepher, enriches our understanding of God's overarching plan and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_identity.htm">Community and Identity</a></b><br>The allocation of land to the tribes underscores the importance of community and identity within God's people, encouraging believers to find their place and purpose within the body of Christ.<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/is_there_work_in_heaven.htm">What is the identity of the Kenizzites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_joseph's_burial_at_shechem.htm">Joshua 24:32 - What historical evidence, if any, validates the transport and burial of Joseph's remains at Shechem centuries after his death?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_john_7_52_wrong_about_galilean_prophets.htm">John 7:52 - The Pharisees claim no prophet arises from Galilee, but Jonah was from Galilee; is this an error or contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_simeon's_towns_with_evidence.htm">Joshua 19:2-8: How can we reconcile the extensive list of Simeon's towns with the limited archaeological evidence for these places?</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>(13) <span class= "bld">Remmon-methoar to Neah.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">Remmon that stretcheth to Neah. </span>Remmon is identified as <span class= "ital">Rummaneh, </span>due north of Gittah-hepher (sheet 6).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Gittah-hepher.</span> Or, Gathhepher (<a href="/1_kings/14-25.htm">1 Kings 14:25</a>) was the birth place of the prophet Jonah. Now el-Mesh-hed, where the tomb of Jonah is still shown. The Rabbinical writers and the Onomasticon mention this tradition. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/19-13.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">From there</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִשָּׁ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miš·šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it crossed</span><br /><span class="heb">עָבַר֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḇar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">eastward</span><br /><span class="heb">קֵ֣דְמָה</span> <span class="translit">(qê·ḏə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6924.htm">Strong's 6924: </a> </span><span class="str2">The front, of place, time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Gath-hepher</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֖פֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·p̄er)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1662.htm">Strong's 1662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gath-hepher -- 'wine press of digging', home of Jonah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and to Eth-kazin;</span><br /><span class="heb">קָצִ֑ין</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ṣîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6278.htm">Strong's 6278: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eth-kazin -- 'time of a ruler', a place on the border of Zebulun</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it extended</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָצָ֛א</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">to Rimmon</span><br /><span class="heb">רִמּ֥וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(rim·mō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7417.htm">Strong's 7417: </a> </span><span class="str2">A Syrian god</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and curved</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּתֹאָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·ṯō·’ār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7417.htm">Strong's 7417: </a> </span><span class="str2">A Syrian god</span><br /><br /><span class="word">around toward Neah.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנֵּעָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(han·nê·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5269.htm">Strong's 5269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neah -- a place in Zebulun</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/19-13.htm">Joshua 19:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/19-13.htm">Joshua 19:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/19-13.htm">Joshua 19:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/19-13.htm">Joshua 19:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/19-13.htm">Joshua 19:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/19-13.htm">Joshua 19:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/19-13.htm">Joshua 19:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/19-13.htm">Joshua 19:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/19-13.htm">Joshua 19:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/19-13.htm">Joshua 19:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/19-13.htm">OT History: Joshua 19:13 From there it passed along eastward (Josh. 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