Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Included were Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah and Bethlehem. There were twelve towns and their villages. New Living Translation The towns in these areas included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem—twelve towns with their surrounding villages. English Standard Version and Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem—twelve cities with their villages. Berean Standard Bible It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages. King James Bible And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages. New King James Version Included were Kattath, Nahallal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages. New American Standard Bible Included also were Kattah, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem; twelve cities with their villages. NASB 1995 Included also were Kattah and Nahalal and Shimron and Idalah and Bethlehem; twelve cities with their villages. NASB 1977 Included also were Kattah and Nahalal and Shimron and Idalah and Bethlehem; twelve cities with their villages. Legacy Standard Bible Included also were Kattah and Nahalal and Shimron and Idalah and Bethlehem; twelve cities with their villages. Amplified Bible Included were Kattah and Nahalal and Shimron and Idalah and Bethlehem; twelve cities with their villages. Christian Standard Bible along with Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem—twelve cities, with their settlements. Holman Christian Standard Bible along with Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem—12 cities, with their villages. American Standard Version and Kattath, and Nahalal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages. Contemporary English Version Zebulun had twelve towns with their surrounding villages. Some of these were Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Jiralah, and Bethlehem. English Revised Version and Kattath, and Nahalal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Beth-lehem: twelve cities with their villages. GOD'S WORD® Translation This also includes Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were 12 cities with their villages. Good News Translation It included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities, along with the towns around them. International Standard Version and Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem, for a total of twelve towns and villages. Majority Standard Bible It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages. NET Bible Their territory included Kattah, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem; in all they had twelve cities and their towns. New Heart English Bible Kattath, Nahalal, Shim'on, Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages. Webster's Bible Translation And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Beth-lehem; twelve cities with their villages. World English Bible Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Beth-Lehem; twelve cities and their villages. Young's Literal Translation and Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Beth-Lehem; twelve cities and their villages. Smith's Literal Translation And Kattah and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and the House of Bread; twelve cities and their enclosures. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Cateth and Naalol and Semeron and Jedala and Bethlehem: twelve cities and their villages. Catholic Public Domain Version and Kattath and Nahalal, and Shimron and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities, and their villages. New American Bible Thus, with Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem, there were twelve cities and their villages. New Revised Standard Version and Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem—twelve towns with their villages. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Kattath, Jahallal, Shamrin, Aralah and Beth-lehem; twelve cities with their villages. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And to Qatath and to Yahlil and to Shamrin and to Arala and to Bayth Lekhem twelve cities and their fields OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Kattath, and Nahalal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Beth-lehem; twelve cities with their villages. Brenton Septuagint Translation and Catanath, and Nabaal, and Symoon, and Jericho, and Baethman. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Zebulun's Inheritance…14Then the border circled around the north side of Neah to Hannathon and ended at the Valley of Iphtah-el. 15It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages. 16This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Zebulun, including these cities and their villages.… Cross References Joshua 19:10-14 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 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 1:30 Zebulun failed to drive out the inhabitants of Kitron and Nahalol; so the Canaanites lived among them and served as forced laborers. 1 Kings 9:11 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. 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 1:16-20 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... Luke 5:1-11 On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, / He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. / Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat. ... 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. Acts 11:19-21 Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews. / But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. / The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. Treasury of Scripture And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages. Kattath Joshua 21:34,35 And unto the families of the children of Merari, the rest of the Levites, out of the tribe of Zebulun, Jokneam with her suburbs, and Kartah with her suburbs, … Judges 1:30 Neither did Zebulun drive out the inhabitants of Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became tributaries. Nahalol Joshua 11:1 And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph, Joshua 12:20 The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Beth-lehem Ruth 1:19 So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 2 Samuel 23:15 And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate! 2 Chronicles 11:6 He built even Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa, Jump to Previous Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Cities Hamlets Included Nahalal Places Shimron Towns Twelve Unwalled VillagesJump to Next Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Cities Hamlets Included Nahalal Places Shimron Towns Twelve 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 It also included Kattath Kattath is a lesser-known city within the territory allotted to the tribe of Zebulun. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is mentioned alongside other cities in the region. The inclusion of Kattath highlights the comprehensive nature of the land distribution among the tribes of Israel, ensuring that even smaller settlements were accounted for. Nahalal Shimron Idalah and Bethlehem There were twelve cities, along with their villages. Persons / Places / Events 1. KattathA town within the territory allotted to the tribe of Zebulun. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is part of the inheritance given to Zebulun. 2. Nahalal Another town in Zebulun's territory. It is mentioned elsewhere in the Bible as a Levitical city, indicating its importance in religious and community life. 3. Shimron A significant city in the region, possibly linked to the ancient city of Shimron-Meron, which was a Canaanite royal city conquered by Joshua. 4. Idalah A lesser-known town in the Zebulun territory, with little additional biblical or archaeological information available. 5. Bethlehem Not to be confused with the more famous Bethlehem in Judah, this is a different Bethlehem located in Zebulun's territory. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of PromisesThe allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, including Zebulun, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Believers can trust in God's promises in their own lives. The Importance of Inheritance The detailed listing of towns and cities underscores the importance of inheritance and legacy. Christians are reminded of their spiritual inheritance in Christ and the importance of passing on faith to future generations. The Role of Community and Worship The mention of Levitical cities like Nahalal highlights the centrality of worship and community in Israel's life. Believers today are encouraged to prioritize worship and community within the church. Challenges of Incomplete Obedience The presence of Canaanites in some of these towns serves as a reminder of the consequences of incomplete obedience. Christians are called to fully obey God's commands and remove any hindrances to their spiritual growth.(15) Nahallal.--('Ain Mahil, sheet 6). Shimron.--(Sim-mieh, west of Nazareth, sheet 5). Idalah.--(El Huwarah, a ruin just south of Bethlehem, sheet 5). Beth-lehem.--(Beit-Lahm, sheet v.). It seems right to refer Ibzan of Bethlehem (Judges 12:8; Judges 12:10) to this town. The other Bethlehem is called in Judges and Ruth, Bethlehem-Judah; and in Micah, Bethlehem-Ephratah (Judges 17:7; Judges 19:1; Ruth 1:1; Micah 5:2). Bethlehem-Judah is designated Bethlehem only when it is impossible to mistake it for Bethlehem of Zebulun (e.g., Ruth 1:19, and 1Samuel 16:4). . . . Verse 15. - Beth-lehem. This name, signifying the "house of bread," would naturally enough be given to a place in a fertile situation. We are not to suppose that it was "Bethlehem-Ephratah, among the thousands of Jadah" (Micah 5:2). It is now Beit-lahm, about eight miles in a westerly direction from Nazareth.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew It also included Kattath,וְקַטָּ֤ת (wə·qaṭ·ṭāṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7005: Kattah -- a city in Zebulun Nahalal, וְנַֽהֲלָל֙ (wə·na·hă·lāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5096: Nahalal -- a place in Zebulun Shimron, וְשִׁמְר֔וֹן (wə·šim·rō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8110: Shimron -- a city of Canaan Idalah, וְיִדְאֲלָ֖ה (wə·yiḏ·’ă·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3030: Idalah -- a place in Zebulun and Bethlehem. לָ֑חֶם (lā·ḥem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1035: Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun There were twelve שְׁתֵּים־ (šə·têm-) Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) cities, עָרִ֥ים (‘ā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement along with their villages. וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet Links Joshua 19:15 NIVJoshua 19:15 NLT Joshua 19:15 ESV Joshua 19:15 NASB Joshua 19:15 KJV Joshua 19:15 BibleApps.com Joshua 19:15 Biblia Paralela Joshua 19:15 Chinese Bible Joshua 19:15 French Bible Joshua 19:15 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 19:15 Kattath Nahalal Shimron Idalah and Bethlehem: twelve (Josh. 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