New International Version These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali, according to its clans. New Living Translation The homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Naphtali included these towns and their surrounding villages. English Standard Version This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Naphtali according to their clans—the cities with their villages. Berean Standard Bible This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, including these cities and their villages. Berean Literal Bible This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali by their clans—the cities and their villages. King James Bible This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages. New King James Version This was the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages. New American Standard Bible This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages. NASB 1995 This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages. NASB 1977 This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages. Legacy Standard Bible This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages. Amplified Bible This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages. Berean Annotated Bible This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali (wrestling), including these cities and their villages. Christian Standard Bible This was the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali’s descendants by their clans, the cities with their settlements. Holman Christian Standard Bible This was the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali’s descendants by their clans, the cities with their villages. American Standard Version This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages. English Revised Version This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages. GOD'S WORD® Translation These cities with their villages are the inheritance for the families of the tribe of Naphtali. Good News Translation These cities and their towns were in the land which the families of the tribe of Naphtali received as their possession. International Standard Version These towns and villages comprised the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali according to its families. NET Bible This was the land assigned to the tribe of Naphtali by its clans, including the cities and their towns. New Heart English Bible This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages. Webster's Bible Translation This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, including these cities and their villages. World English Bible This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThis [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali, for their families, the cities and their villages. Berean Literal Bible This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali by their clans—the cities and their villages. Young's Literal Translation This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali, for their families, the cities and their villages. Smith's Literal Translation This the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their enclosures. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThis is the possession of the tribe of the children of Nephtali by their kindreds, the cities and their villages. Catholic Public Domain Version This is the possession of the tribe of the sons of Naphtali, by their families, the cities and their villages. New American Bible This was the heritage of the tribe of the Naphtalites by their clans, these cities and their villages. New Revised Standard Version This is the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali according to its families—the towns with their villages. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis is the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages. Brenton Septuagint Translation This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Nephthali. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Naphtali's Inheritance…38Iron, Migdal-el, Horem, Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh. There were nineteen cities, along with their villages. 39This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, including these cities and their villages. Cross References This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, Ezekiel 48:3-4 Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. / Manasseh will have one portion bordering the territory of Naphtali from east to west. Isaiah 9:1 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: Matthew 4:13-15 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— including these cities and their villages. Joshua 13:23 And the border of the Reubenites was the bank of the Jordan. This was the inheritance of the clans of the Reubenites, including the cities and villages. Joshua 13:28 This was the inheritance of the clans of the Gadites, including the cities and villages. Joshua 15:44 Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah—nine cities, along with their villages. Joshua 21:32 And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Hammoth-dor, and Kartan—three cities, together with their pasturelands. 1 Chronicles 6:76 And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands. Judges 1:33 Naphtali failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and Beth-anath. So the Naphtalites also lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, but the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and Beth-anath served them as forced laborers. 1 Kings 4:15 Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon); 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. John 1:44-46 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. Mark 1:21 Then Jesus and His companions went to Capernaum, and right away Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. Luke 4:31 Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. Acts 10:37-38 You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed: / how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. Treasury of Scripture This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages. Jump to Previous Children Cities Clan Hamlets Heritage Inheritance Naphtali Naph'tali Places Towns Tribe Unwalled VillagesJump to Next Children Cities Clan Hamlets Heritage Inheritance Naphtali Naph'tali Places Towns Tribe Unwalled VillagesJoshua 19 1. The lot of Simeon10. of Zebulun 17. of Issachar 24. of Asher 32. of Naphtali 40. of Dan 49. The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, Naphtali received its appointed portion in northern Canaan, fulfilling the Lord’s promise to give Israel the land. Descended from Jacob’s sixth son by Bilhah, the tribe settled in a fertile and strategically important region near Galilee, including territory later associated with Jesus’ ministry. Ezk 48:3-4 Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory… including these cities and their villages. The listed towns provided homes, farmland, trade routes, and places of defense for Naphtali’s clans. Major sites such as Hazor served as important administrative and military centers, helping the tribe establish its place within Israel’s inheritance. Jos 13:23 And the border of the Reubenites was the bank of the Jordan… Persons / Places / Events 1. NaphtaliOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe of Naphtali was allotted land in the northern part of Canaan. 2. Inheritance Refers to the portion of land allocated to the tribe of Naphtali as part of the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. This was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land. 3. Clans The subdivisions within the tribe of Naphtali, indicating that the land was distributed among smaller family units within the tribe. 4. Cities and Villages The specific urban and rural areas included in Naphtali's inheritance, highlighting the practical aspects of settling and living in the Promised Land. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of PromisesThe allocation of land to Naphtali is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives. Importance of Community and Family The division of land among clans emphasizes the importance of community and family in God's plan. Christians are encouraged to value and invest in their spiritual and physical families. Strategic Positioning for God's Purposes Naphtali's location was strategic for trade and defense. Believers should seek to understand and embrace their God-given positions and opportunities for His purposes. Role in God's Redemptive History The tribe of Naphtali played a role in significant biblical events, reminding Christians that they are part of a larger account of redemption and should be active participants in God's work. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 19:39?2. How does Joshua 19:39 reflect God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's provision from Joshua 19:39? 4. How does Joshua 19:39 connect to God's covenant with Israel? 5. How can we apply the lessons of Joshua 19:39 in our lives today? 6. What does Joshua 19:39 teach about God's role in distributing blessings? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 19:39 in the context of Israel's tribal inheritance? 8. How does Joshua 19:39 reflect God's promise to the tribe of Naphtali? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in Joshua 19:39? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19? Verse 39. - The inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali. Of Naphtali, Beyond the not too heroic leader Barak, we hear nothing in the after history of Israel, until the fulfilment of the prophecy in Isaiah 9:1, 2. Galilee, the scene of the greater part of our Lord's teaching and miracles, was divided between Issachar, Asher, Zebulon, and Naphtali. The majority of the places mentioned in the Gospels were Within the borders of Zebulon. But as we learn that our Lord penetrated as far as "the coasts of Caesarea Philippi," in the extreme north of Palestine, He must have preached also in the cities of Naphtali. Naphtali sent a goodly number of warriors to welcome David as "king over all Israel" (1 Chronicles 12:34). The inheritance of Naphtali was in the main fertile, but there was a large mountain district, known as the mountain region of Naphtali (Joshua 20:7). Some of the mountains rose to the height of more than 3,000 feet. Joshua 19:39 declares God’s faithfulness in concrete form. He fulfills centuries-old promises by handing Naphtali a real inheritance, parcelled clan by clan, encompassing bustling cities and quiet villages. That same fidelity undergirds later acts of deliverance and ultimately prepares the very ground where the Messiah will shine His light. The verse is a quiet yet powerful reminder that every promise of God comes to pass—down to the last boundary stone and village lane—inviting us to trust Him for our own promised inheritance in Christ (1 Peter 1:3-4). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thisזֹ֗את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, was the inheritance נַחֲלַ֛ת (na·ḥă·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion of the clans לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑ם (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·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 מַטֵּ֥ה (maṭ·ṭêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Naphtali, נַפְתָּלִ֖י (nap̄·tā·lî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5321: Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them including the cities הֶעָרִ֖ים (he·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement and villages. וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet Additonal Resources Joshua 19:39 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 19:39 Bible Gateway Joshua 19:39 Bible.com Joshua 19:39 NIV |
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