Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then it continued eastward to Gath Hepher and Eth Kazin; it came out at Rimmon and turned toward Neah. New Living Translation Then it continued east to Gath-hepher, Eth-kazin, and Rimmon and turned toward Neah. English Standard Version 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, Berean Standard Bible From there it crossed eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon and curved around toward Neah. King James Bible And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittahhepher, to Ittahkazin, and goeth out to Remmonmethoar to Neah; New King James Version And from there it passed along on the east of Gath Hepher, toward Eth Kazin, and extended to Rimmon, which borders on Neah. New American Standard Bible From there it continued eastward toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin, and it proceeded to Rimmon which stretches to Neah. NASB 1995 From there it continued eastward toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin, and it proceeded to Rimmon which stretches to Neah. NASB 1977 And from there it continued eastward toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin, and it proceeded to Rimmon which stretches to Neah. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible From there it continued east toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin, and proceeded to Rimmon which turns toward Neah. Christian Standard Bible From there, it went due east to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon, curving around to Neah. Holman Christian Standard Bible From there, it went east toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon, curving around to Neah. American Standard Version and from thence it passed along eastward to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin; and it went out at Rimmon which stretcheth unto Neah; Contemporary English Version and continued north to Gath-Hepher, Ethkazin, and Rimmonah, where it curved toward Neah English Revised Version and from thence it passed along eastward to Gath-hepher, to Ethkazin; and it went out at Rimmon which stretcheth unto Neah; GOD'S WORD® Translation From there it goes directly east to Gath Hepher, Eth Kazin, and Rimmon, where it turns to Neah. Good News Translation It continued east from there to Gath Hepher and Ethkazin, turning in the direction of Neah on the way to Rimmon. International Standard Version from which it proceeded toward the east to Gath-hepher, then to Eth-kazin, then going to Rimmon, where it turned toward Neah. Majority Standard Bible From there it crossed eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon and curved around toward Neah. NET Bible From there it crossed eastward to Gath Hepher and Eth Kazin and extended to Rimmon, turning toward Neah. New Heart English Bible From there it passed along eastward to Gath Hepher, to Eth Kazin; and it went out to Rimmon which bends toward Neah. Webster's Bible Translation And from thence passeth along on the east to Gittah-hepher, to Ittah-kazin, and goeth out to Remmon-methoar to Neah; World English Bible From there it passed along eastward to Gath Hepher, to Ethkazin; and it went out at Rimmon which stretches to Neah. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand there it has passed over eastward, to the east, to Gittah-Hepher, [to] Ittah-Kazin, and gone out [to] Rimmon-Methoar to Neah; Young's Literal Translation and thence it hath passed over eastward, to the east, to Gittah-Hepher, to Ittah-Kazin, and gone out to Rimmon-Methoar to Neah; Smith's Literal Translation And from thence it passed over east from the sunrising to Gittah-Hepher, Ittah-Kazin, the Pomegranate, marked out of the Earthquake; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it passeth along from thence to the east side of Gethhepher and Thacasin: and goeth out to Remmon, Amthar and Noa. Catholic Public Domain Version And from there, it continues to the eastern region of Gathhepher and Ethkazin. And goes out to Rimmon, Amthar, and Neah. New American Bible From there it continued eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin, extended to Rimmon, and turned to Neah. New Revised Standard Version 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; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd from thence passed along eastward to Gath, to Hepher, to Attah, and to Kazin, and then went out to Remmon, and Mathwa, and Awa; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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 OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And from thence it passed along eastward to Gath-hepher, to Ethkazin; and it went out at Rimmon-methoar unto Neah. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Zebulun's Inheritance…12From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. 13From there it crossed eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon and curved around toward Neah. 14Then the border circled around the north side of Neah to Hannathon and ended at the Valley of Iphtah-el.… Cross References Joshua 19:10-12 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. Joshua 19:14-16 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. Joshua 15:10-11 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. Judges 1:27 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. 1 Kings 4:11 Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife); 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 Chronicles 7:29 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. 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. 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 4:13-16 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— ... John 1:44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. John 12:21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.” Mark 7:31 Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. Luke 4:31 Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. Treasury of Scripture And from there passes on along on the east to Gittahhepher, to Ittahkazin, and goes out to Remmonmethoar to Neah; 2 Kings 14:25 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 was of Gathhepher. Gath-hepher Jump to Previous Bends Continued East Eastward Ending Hepher Passed Passes Passeth Proceeded Rimmon Stretches Stretcheth Sunrise ThenceJump to Next Bends Continued East Eastward Ending Hepher Passed Passes Passeth Proceeded Rimmon Stretches Stretcheth Sunrise ThenceJoshua 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 From there it crossed eastward This phrase indicates a directional movement in the delineation of the land allotted to the tribe of Zebulun. 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. to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin it extended to Rimmon and curved around toward Neah Persons / Places / Events 1. Gath-hepherA town in the territory of Zebulun, known as the birthplace of the prophet Jonah. It is significant in biblical history as a prophetic location. 2. Eth-kazin A lesser-known location mentioned in the delineation of the tribal boundaries of Zebulun. Its exact historical and geographical significance is not well-documented. 3. Rimmon 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. 4. Neah Another location marking the boundary of the tribe of Zebulun. Like Eth-kazin, its precise historical details are sparse. 5. Tribal Boundaries 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. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe 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. Significance of Heritage 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. Understanding Our Boundaries 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. Prophetic Connections Recognizing the prophetic connections in Scripture, such as Jonah's link to Gath-hepher, enriches our understanding of God's overarching plan and purpose. Community and Identity 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.(13) Remmon-methoar to Neah.--Better, Remmon that stretcheth to Neah. Remmon is identified as Rummaneh, due north of Gittah-hepher (sheet 6).Verse 13. - Gittah-hepher. Or, Gathhepher (1 Kings 14:25) 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. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew From thereוּמִשָּׁ֤ם (ū·miš·šām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither it crossed עָבַר֙ (‘ā·ḇar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on eastward קֵ֣דְמָה (qê·ḏə·māh) Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 6924: The front, of place, time to Gath-hepher חֵ֖פֶר (ḥê·p̄er) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 1662: Gath-hepher -- 'wine press of digging', home of Jonah and to Eth-kazin; קָצִ֑ין (qā·ṣîn) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6278: Eth-kazin -- 'time of a ruler', a place on the border of Zebulun it extended וְיָצָ֛א (wə·yā·ṣā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to Rimmon רִמּ֥וֹן (rim·mō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7417: A Syrian god and curved הַמְּתֹאָ֖ר (ham·mə·ṯō·’ār) Article | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7417: A Syrian god around toward Neah. הַנֵּעָֽה׃ (han·nê·‘āh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5269: Neah -- a place in Zebulun Links Joshua 19:13 NIVJoshua 19:13 NLT Joshua 19:13 ESV Joshua 19:13 NASB Joshua 19:13 KJV Joshua 19:13 BibleApps.com Joshua 19:13 Biblia Paralela Joshua 19:13 Chinese Bible Joshua 19:13 French Bible Joshua 19:13 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 19:13 From there it passed along eastward (Josh. 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