Joshua 19:24
New International Version
The fifth lot came out for the tribe of Asher according to its clans.

New Living Translation
The fifth allotment of land went to the clans of the tribe of Asher.

English Standard Version
The fifth lot came out for the tribe of the people of Asher according to their clans.

Berean Standard Bible
The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher:

Berean Literal Bible
And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the sons of Asher by their clans.

King James Bible
And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.

New King James Version
The fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.

New American Standard Bible
Now the fifth lot went to the tribe of the sons of Asher according to their families.

NASB 1995
Now the fifth lot fell to the tribe of the sons of Asher according to their families.

NASB 1977
Now the fifth lot fell to the tribe of the sons of Asher according to their families.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the sons of Asher according to their families.

Amplified Bible
The fifth lot fell to the tribe of the sons of Asher according to their families.

Berean Annotated Bible
The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher (happy):

Christian Standard Bible
The fifth lot came out for the tribe of Asher’s descendants by their clans.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The fifth lot came out for the tribe of Asher’s descendants by their clans.

American Standard Version
And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.

English Revised Version
And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The fifth lot was drawn for the families of the tribe of Asher.

Good News Translation
The fifth assignment made was for the families of the tribe of Asher.

International Standard Version
The fifth lottery went to the tribe of Asher according to its families.

NET Bible
The fifth lot belonged to the tribe of Asher by its clans.

New Heart English Bible
The fifth lot came out for the tribe of the people of Asher according to their families.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher:

World English Bible
The fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the fifth lot goes out for the tribe of the sons of Asher, for their families;

Berean Literal Bible
And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the sons of Asher by their clans.

Young's Literal Translation
And the fifth lot goeth out for the tribe of the sons of Asher, for their families;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the fifth lot came out to the tribe of the sons of Asher according to their families.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the fifth lot fell to the tribe of the children of Aser by their kindreds:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the fifth lot fell to the tribe of the sons of Asher, by their families.

New American Bible
The fifth lot fell to the Asherites by their clans.

New Revised Standard Version
The fifth lot came out for the tribe of Asher according to its families.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the fifth lot of the tribe of the children of Ashir came out for their families
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the fifth lot came out to Aser according to their families.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Asher's Inheritance
24The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: 25Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,…

Cross References
The fifth lot came out

Joshua 18:10
And Joshua cast lots for them in the presence of the LORD at Shiloh, where he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions.

Numbers 26:55-56
Indeed, the land must be divided by lot; they shall receive their inheritance according to the names of the tribes of their fathers. / Each inheritance is to be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.”

Numbers 33:54
And you are to divide the land by lot according to your clans. Give a larger inheritance to a larger clan and a smaller inheritance to a smaller one. Whatever falls to each one by lot will be his. You will receive an inheritance according to the tribes of your fathers.
for the clans of the tribe of Asher:

Numbers 26:44-47
These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah. / And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel. / And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. …

Genesis 49:20
Asher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies.

Deuteronomy 33:24-25
And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil. / May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.”
Joshua 18:11
The first lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. Their allotted territory lay between the tribes of Judah and Joseph:

Joshua 13:29-31
This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir.

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”

Judges 1:31-32
Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. / So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out.

1 Chronicles 6:62
The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.

1 Chronicles 6:77
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.

1 Kings 4:7-19
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; …

1 Kings 9:11-13
King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. / “What are these towns you have given me, my brother?” asked Hiram, and he called them the Land of Cabul, as they are called to this day.

2 Kings 15:29
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.


Treasury of Scripture

And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.

Luke 2:26-38
And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ…

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Joshua 19
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10. of Zebulun
17. of Issachar
24. of Asher
32. of Naphtali
40. of Dan
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The fifth lot came out
In the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, the casting of lots was a method used to determine God's will (Proverbs 16:33). This process ensured that the distribution was seen as divinely ordained. The fifth lot indicates the order in which the land was allocated, following the tribes of Judah, Ephraim, Manasseh, and others.

for the clans of the tribe of Asher:
Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's eighth son by Zilpah, Leah's maidservant (Genesis 30:12-13). The tribe of Asher was known for its fertile land, rich in olive oil (Deuteronomy 33:24). Geographically, Asher's territory was located in the northern part of Canaan, along the Mediterranean coast, which provided strategic trade routes and access to maritime resources. Historically, Asher struggled with fully driving out the Canaanite inhabitants, which led to periods of idolatry and conflict (Judges 1:31-32). The tribe's location and resources are often seen as a blessing, fulfilling Jacob's prophecy that Asher would "yield royal dainties" (Genesis 49:20).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Asher
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The tribe of Asher was known for its rich land and abundance of olive oil.

2. Tribe of Asher
This tribe was allocated land in the northern part of Canaan, which included fertile plains and coastal areas. The territory was known for its agricultural productivity.

3. Lot Casting
The process by which the Israelites divided the land of Canaan among the tribes. It was a method believed to be guided by God to ensure a fair distribution.

4. Inheritance
The concept of land inheritance was central to the Israelites, as it was seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham and his descendants.

5. Clans
Subdivisions within the tribe of Asher, each clan received a portion of the land, ensuring that all families had a share in the inheritance.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Distribution
The casting of lots for land allocation demonstrates God's control and fairness in providing for His people. Trust in God's provision and timing in our own lives.

The Importance of Inheritance
The land inheritance was a tangible sign of God's promises. Reflect on the spiritual inheritance we have in Christ and how it shapes our identity and purpose.

Unity and Community
The division of land among clans within a tribe underscores the importance of community and shared responsibility. Foster unity and support within our own faith communities.

Blessings and Responsibilities
Asher's fertile land was a blessing, but it also came with the responsibility to steward it well. Recognize the blessings in our lives and consider how we can use them to serve others.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The fulfillment of promises to Asher's descendants highlights the importance of faithfulness across generations. Commit to passing down faith and values to future generations.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 19:24?

2. How does Joshua 19:24 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel?

3. What can we learn about God's provision from the inheritance given to Asher?

4. How does the allotment in Joshua 19:24 connect to God's covenant with Abraham?

5. How can we trust God's timing in our lives, as seen in Joshua 19:24?

6. What role does obedience play in receiving God's promises, as illustrated in Joshua 19:24?

7. What is the significance of the tribe of Asher's inheritance in Joshua 19:24?

8. How does Joshua 19:24 reflect God's promise to the Israelites?

9. What historical evidence supports the land allocation in Joshua 19:24?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19?

11. What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?

12. If the land division was divinely ordained, why do other biblical accounts (e.g., Judges 1) describe tribes failing to fully possess these assigned territories?

13. Joshua 19:27-29: Why do the tribal borders for Asher here differ from references to Asher's territory elsewhere in the Old Testament?

14. What are Jacob's prophetic blessings for his sons?
What Does Joshua 19:24 Mean
The fifth lot

“The fifth lot came out…” (Joshua 19:24)

• Israel’s land was assigned by casting lots, a process Scripture treats as directed by the Lord’s hand (Proverbs 16:33; Numbers 26:55).

• Being the “fifth” lot shows an orderly, God-governed sequence—each tribe received its inheritance in due time (Joshua 14:1-2).

• The numbering underscores God’s impartiality; no tribe could claim favoritism, reminding us that His promises are fulfilled precisely and fairly (Psalm 33:4-5).


came out

• Lots “came out,” not “were chosen,” emphasizing divine initiative more than human decision (Acts 1:24-26 mirrors this principle).

• This phrase reinforces that Israel’s geography was not random; the Lord actively revealed His will in tangible ways (Joshua 18:6-8).

• It also hints at patience—tribes waited until their moment arrived, teaching reliance on God’s timing (Psalm 37:7).


for the clans

• Inheritance was distributed “for the clans,” meaning every family unit within Asher shared in the promise (Numbers 33:54).

• God values households; blessings weren’t merely national but personal and generational (Deuteronomy 6:6-9).

• The clan-focused wording guards against concentration of wealth and preserves fairness (Leviticus 25:23-24).


of the tribe

• A “tribe” carried covenant identity—rooted in Jacob’s blessings (Genesis 49).

• Tribal boundaries maintained order while fostering unity under God’s law (Joshua 22:1-4).

• Recognizing tribal lines shows God’s concern for both the collective and the distinctiveness of each group (1 Corinthians 12:4-6 illustrates a similar principle in the church).


of Asher

• Asher had earlier been blessed with “rich food” and “royal delicacies” (Genesis 49:20), and Moses later prophesied abundant oil from his land (Deuteronomy 33:24-25).

• The coastal and fertile territory assigned to Asher fulfilled those words, displaying Scripture’s reliability.

• Although Asher sometimes struggled to drive out all inhabitants (Judges 1:31-32), God’s promised inheritance remained intact, reminding us that faithfulness brings full enjoyment of what He provides (Joshua 23:6-8).


summary

Joshua 19:24, though brief, showcases God’s precise and faithful distribution of the land: He directed the fifth lot, ensured every clan was included, honored tribal identity, and fulfilled specific blessings to Asher. The verse encourages trust in the Lord’s timing, fairness, and unfailing commitment to keep every detail of His promises.

(24) The fifth lot . . . for . . . Asher . . . (and Joshua 19:32) the sixth . . . for . . . Naphtali.--Asher and Naphtali had been associated with Dan in the exodus, and with him had encamped on the north side of the tabernacle, and had brought up the rear. These two, each dissociated from his own brother (viz., Asher from Gad and Naphtali from Dan), are paired together in their inheritance in Palestine (comp. Naphtali and Manasseh in Revelation 7, and see Names on the Gates of Pearl, pp. 199, 200). The tribe of Asher was more akin to the house of Judah, for Zilpah, the mother of Asher, was Leah's handmaid; and the tribe of to the house of Joseph, for Bilhah, Naphtali's mother, was Rachel's handmaid. But in all cases the lot of the inheritance of the tribe seems to have fallen in such a way as to favour the construction of a united Israel--a Dodecaphulon, to use St. Paul's word--an organised body of twelve tribes.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The fifth
הַֽחֲמִישִׁ֔י (ha·ḥă·mî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth

lot
הַגּוֹרָ֣ל (hag·gō·w·rāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1486: Lot -- a lot (for casting)

came out
וַיֵּצֵא֙ (way·yê·ṣê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

for the clans
לְמִשְׁפְּחוֹתָֽם׃ (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·w·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֥ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Asher:
אָשֵׁ֖ר (’ā·šêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine


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