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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 />Me Jarkon and Rakkon, with the area facing Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Me-jarkon, Rakkon, and the territory across from Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and Me-jarkon and Rakkon with the territory over against Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, including the territory across from Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Mejarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Me Jarkon, and Rakkon, with the region near Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the territory opposite Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Me-jarkon and Rakkon, with the territory over against Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Me-jarkon and Rakkon, with the territory over against Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Me-jarkon and Rakkon, with the territory over against Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Me-jarkon and Rakkon, with the territory opposite Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the territory facing Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the territory facing Joppa. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border over against Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border over against Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Me Jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border passing in front of Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Mejarkon, and Rakkon, as well as the territory around Joppa. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Me-jarkon, and Rakkon at the border near Joppa. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, including the territory across from Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the waters of Jarkon, and Rakkon, including the territory in front of Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and from the sea, Jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border over against Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Me Jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border opposite Joppa. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Me-Jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border in front of Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Me-Jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border over-against Japho.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The Water of Paleness, and Rakkon, with the bound in front of Joppa.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Mejarcon and Arecon, with the border that looketh towards Joppe, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Mejarkon and Rakkon, with a border that looks toward Joppa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the coast at Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Me-jarkon, and Rakkon at the border opposite Joppa.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Mehrikon, and Carkon, as far as the territory which is opposite Elath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Makharqun and Karqun unto the border that is next to Ailath<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border over against Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And westward of Hieracon the border <i>was</i> near to Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/19-46.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=5085" 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">Dan's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">45</span>Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, <span class="reftext">46</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4313.htm" title="4313: ū·mêFrom mayim and yeraqown with the art. Interposed; water of the yellowness; Me-haj-Jarkon, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4313.htm" title="4313: hay·yar·qō·wn (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- From mayim and yeraqown with the art. Interposed; water of the yellowness; Me-haj-Jarkon, a place in Palestine.">Me-jarkon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7542.htm" title="7542: wə·hā·raq·qō·wn (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Dan near Joppa. From raq; thinness; Rakkon, a place in Palestine.">and Rakkon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">including</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: hag·gə·ḇūl (Art:: N-ms) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">the territory</a> <a href="/hebrew/4136.htm" title="4136: mūl (Prep) -- Or mowl; or mowtl; or mul; from muwl; properly, abrupt, i.e. A precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially opposite.">across from</a> <a href="/hebrew/3305.htm" title="3305: yā·p̄ōw (N-proper-fs) -- A seaport city of Pal. Or Yaphow; from yaphah; beautiful; Japho, a place in Palestine.">Joppa.</a> </span><span class="reftext">47</span>(Later, when the territory of the Danites was lost to them, they went up and fought against Leshem, captured it, and put it to the sword. So they took possession of Leshem, settled there, and renamed it after their father Dan.)…<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/1-34.htm">Judges 1:34</a></span><br />The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/16-3.htm">Joshua 16:3</a></span><br />Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/16-5.htm">Joshua 16:5</a></span><br />This was the territory of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The border of their inheritance went from Ataroth-addar in the east to Upper Beth-horon<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-9.htm">1 Kings 4:9</a></span><br />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="/1_chronicles/7-28.htm">1 Chronicles 7:28</a></span><br />Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66-70</a></span><br />And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: / They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, / Jokmeam, Beth-horon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-60</a></span><br />Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-71.htm">1 Chronicles 6:71-76</a></span><br />The Gershomites received the following: From the clan of the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan and also Ashtaroth, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kedesh, Daberath, / Ramoth, and Anem, together with their pasturelands. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-77.htm">1 Chronicles 6:77-81</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. / From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, / Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-61.htm">1 Chronicles 6:61-65</a></span><br />To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh. / The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. / The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. ...<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/6-63.htm">1 Chronicles 6:63</a></span><br />The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-64.htm">1 Chronicles 6:64</a></span><br />So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">1 Chronicles 6:65</a></span><br />They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">1 Chronicles 6:66</a></span><br />And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Mejarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho.</p><p class="hdg">before.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Jonah 1:3</a></b></br> But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36,43</a></b></br> Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/10-8.htm">Acts 10:8</a></b></br> And when he had declared all <i>these</i> things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/13-5.htm">Area</a> <a href="/joshua/19-41.htm">Border</a> <a href="/acts/11-13.htm">Joppa</a> <a href="/joshua/18-18.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/joshua/18-18.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/joshua/19-41.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/19-18.htm">Area</a> <a href="/joshua/19-47.htm">Border</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-16.htm">Joppa</a> <a href="/judges/12-5.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/judges/18-6.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/joshua/19-47.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/joshua/23-4.htm">West</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 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location mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Dan. The name "Me-jarkon" means "waters of the yellow" or "yellow waters," likely referring to a river or stream in the area. This name suggests a geographical feature that was significant to the people of Dan. The mention of water is important in the arid climate of the region, indicating a source of life and sustenance. The tribe of Dan, known for its struggles to maintain its allotted territory, would have valued such a resource. This location is not widely referenced elsewhere in Scripture, highlighting the specificity of the land divisions in Joshua.<p><b>and Rakkon</b><br>Rakkon is another location within the territory assigned to the tribe of Dan. The exact location of Rakkon is not definitively known today, but it is believed to be near the Mediterranean coast. The coastal proximity would have provided the tribe with access to maritime resources and trade routes. This area would have been strategically important for economic and military reasons. The inclusion of Rakkon in the list of territories underscores the comprehensive nature of the land distribution among the tribes of Israel.<p><b>including the territory across from Joppa</b><br>Joppa, known today as Jaffa, is one of the oldest port cities in the world and is located on the Mediterranean coast. It played a significant role in biblical history, serving as a gateway for trade and travel. Joppa is mentioned in the story of Jonah, who attempted to flee from God's command by boarding a ship there. It is also the port from which the cedars of Lebanon were brought for the construction of Solomon's Temple. The reference to the territory "across from Joppa" indicates the strategic importance of the land given to Dan, providing access to a major port city. This location would have been crucial for trade and interaction with other cultures, influencing the economic and cultural development of the tribe. The mention of Joppa also connects to the New Testament, where Peter had a vision that led to the inclusion of Gentiles in the early Christian church, highlighting the city's ongoing significance in biblical narrative.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/me-jarkon.htm">Me-jarkon</a></b><br>A location mentioned in the allotment of land to the tribe of Dan. The name "Me-jarkon" means "waters of the Jarkon," indicating a place near a water source.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rakkon.htm">Rakkon</a></b><br>Another location within the territory given to the tribe of Dan. The name "Rakkon" is less clear in meaning but is part of the geographical boundary described.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joppa.htm">Joppa</a></b><br>An ancient port city on the Mediterranean Sea, known today as Jaffa. It was a significant location for trade and travel in biblical times.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_dan.htm">Tribe of Dan</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Dan, the son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe was allotted land in the coastal region of Canaan.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/allotment_of_land.htm">Allotment of Land</a></b><br>The division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God and executed by Joshua.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_provision.htm">Understanding God's Provision</a></b><br>The allotment of land to the tribe of Dan, including Me-jarkon and Rakkon, demonstrates God's provision and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites. Believers can trust in God's provision in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/challenges_in_obedience.htm">Challenges in Obedience</a></b><br>The tribe of Dan faced difficulties in fully possessing their land, reminding us that obedience to God's commands may come with challenges. We are called to persevere and rely on God's strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_place_in_god's_plan.htm">Significance of Place in God's Plan</a></b><br>Locations like Joppa played crucial roles in biblical accounts, showing that God uses specific places for His purposes. We should be attentive to the places God has positioned us and seek to fulfill His purposes there.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_and_spiritual_legacy.htm">Historical and Spiritual Legacy</a></b><br>The historical context of these locations enriches our understanding of biblical events and encourages us to appreciate the spiritual legacy we inherit as part of God's people.<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/what_is_jaffa's_biblical_significance.htm">What is Jaffa's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'yield_to_the_spirit'_mean.htm">What is Jaffa's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_joshua_20's_mercy_with_6's_violence.htm">How can the compassionate approach to accidental killers in Joshua 20 be reconciled with the violent conquests described earlier, such as in Joshua 6?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_to_ziklag_after_battle.htm">What is the role of the Tribe of Dan?</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 46.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Before</span>. Or <span class="accented">opposite. <span class="cmt_word"></span>Japho</span>. The Joppa of the New Testament, and the modern <span class="cmt_word">Jaffa</span>. It is called Joppa in <a href="/2_chronicles/2-16.htm">2 Chronicles 2:16</a>, in <a href="/ezra/3-7.htm">Ezra 3:7</a>, and in the book of Jonah (<a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Jonah 1:3</a>), in an which places it is mentioned as a famous seaport, a position it still maintains, being still, as it was of old, the port of Jerusalem. The LXX. and Vulgate have Joppa here, and it is unfortunate that our translators, in this instance only, should have adhered to the Hebrew form. Joppa appears to have been an important city in the time of the Maccabees (see 1 Macc. 10:75, 76; and 2 Macc. 4:21). Its mention in the New Testament as the place where St. Peter's vision occurred will be known to all. The name signifies "beauty," though Joppa does not seem to be distinguished above all other places in Palestine by the beauty of its situation. But according to Hovers, Japho signifies in Phoenician, "high place." It is certainly built on a range of terraces above the sea, but the term "high place" would seem unsuitable. The soil is very productive, and it is "the only harbour in Central Palestine" (Ritter). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/19-46.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">Me-jarkon,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיַּרְק֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yar·qō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4313.htm">Strong's 4313: </a> </span><span class="str2">Me-jarkon -- a place in Dan near Joppa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Rakkon,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָֽרַקּ֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·raq·qō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7542.htm">Strong's 7542: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rakkon -- a city in Dan near Joppa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">including</span><br /><span class="heb">עִֽם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the territory</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגְּב֖וּל</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gə·ḇūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">across from</span><br /><span class="heb">מ֥וּל</span> <span class="translit">(mūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4136.htm">Strong's 4136: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joppa.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָפֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·p̄ōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3305.htm">Strong's 3305: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joppa -- a seaport city of Palestine</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/19-46.htm">OT History: Joshua 19:46 Me Jarkon and Rakkon with the border (Josh. 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