Joshua 19:23
New International Version
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar, according to its clans.

New Living Translation
The homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Issachar included these towns and their surrounding villages.

English Standard Version
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Issachar, according to their clans—the cities with their villages.

Berean Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Issachar, including these cities and their villages.

King James Bible
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages.

New King James Version
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages.

New American Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Issachar according to their families, the cities with their villages.

NASB 1995
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Issachar according to their families, the cities with their villages.

NASB 1977
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Issachar according to their families, the cities with their villages.

Legacy Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Issachar according to their families, the cities with their villages.

Amplified Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages.

Christian Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar’s descendants by their clans, the cities, with their settlements.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar’s descendants by their clans, the cities, with their villages.

American Standard Version
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities with their villages.

English Revised Version
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar 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 Issachar.

Good News Translation
These cities and their towns were in the land which the families of the tribe of Issachar received as their possession.

International Standard Version
These towns and villages comprise the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar, according to its families.

Majority Standard Bible
This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Issachar, including these cities and their villages.

NET Bible
This was the land assigned to the tribe of Issachar by its clans, including the cities and their towns.

New Heart English Bible
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Issachar according to their families, the cities with their villages.

Webster's Bible Translation
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages.

World English Bible
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities with their villages.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
This [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Issachar, for their families, the cities and their villages.

Young's Literal Translation
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Issachar, for their families, the cities and their villages.

Smith's Literal Translation
This the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their enclosures.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
This is the possession of the sons of Issachar by their kindreds, the cities and their villages.

Catholic Public Domain Version
This is the possession of the sons of Issachar by their families, the cities and their villages.

New American Bible
This was the heritage of the Issacharites by their clans, these cities and their villages.

New Revised Standard Version
This is the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar, according to its families—the towns with their villages.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issakar for their families, the cities and their fields
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities with their villages.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Issachar's Inheritance
22The border reached Tabor, Shahazumah, and Beth-shemesh, and ended at the Jordan. There were sixteen cities, along with their villages. 23This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Issachar, including these cities and their villages.

Cross References
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 13:1-7
Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, but very much of the land remains to be possessed. / This is the land that remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, / from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; ...

Joshua 21:43-45
Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. / Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled.

Judges 1:27-28
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. / When Israel became stronger, they pressed the Canaanites into forced labor, but they never drove them out completely.

1 Chronicles 6:77-81
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. ...

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.

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 Samuel 9:1-2
Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.

1 Samuel 10:20-21
Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. / Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.

1 Samuel 11:1-11
Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.” / But Nahash the Ammonite replied, “I will make a treaty with you on one condition, that I may put out everyone’s right eye and bring reproach upon all Israel.” / “Hold off for seven days,” replied the elders of Jabesh, “and let us send messengers throughout Israel. If there is no one to save us, we will surrender to you.” ...

1 Samuel 31:1-13
Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. ...

2 Samuel 2:8-9
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.

2 Samuel 5:1-5
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. ...

1 Chronicles 12:23-40
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...

1 Chronicles 27:16-22
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...


Treasury of Scripture

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages.

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This was the inheritance
The term "inheritance" in the Hebrew context is "נַחֲלָה" (nachalah), which signifies a possession or property that is passed down through generations. In the biblical narrative, the concept of inheritance is deeply tied to the promises of God to the patriarchs, particularly Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It reflects not only a physical possession of land but also a spiritual heritage and fulfillment of God's covenant. The land was a tangible sign of God's faithfulness and a reminder of the Israelites' identity as God's chosen people.

of the clans
The word "clans" refers to "מִשְׁפָּחוֹת" (mishpachot) in Hebrew, indicating extended family groups within the tribe. This highlights the communal and familial nature of Israelite society, where land was distributed not just to individuals but to family units. It underscores the importance of family and community in God's plan for His people, emphasizing that the blessings and responsibilities of the land were shared among relatives, fostering unity and cooperation.

of the tribe of Issachar
Issachar was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's son Issachar. The tribe is often associated with wisdom and understanding, as seen in 1 Chronicles 12:32, where the men of Issachar are described as having "understanding of the times." This phrase suggests that the tribe had a unique role in discerning God's will and guiding the nation. The allocation of land to Issachar signifies their place and purpose within the broader narrative of Israel's history and God's redemptive plan.

including these cities and their villages
The mention of "cities and their villages" indicates the specific geographical areas allotted to the tribe of Issachar. In ancient Israel, cities were often fortified centers of administration and commerce, while villages were smaller, rural communities. This distribution reflects the varied lifestyle and economic activities within the tribe, from agriculture to trade. It also points to the organized and detailed nature of the land allotment process, ensuring that each tribe had the resources necessary to thrive and fulfill their God-given mission in the Promised Land.

Verse 23. - This is the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar. Jacob, whose dying eye pierced far into the future, discerned beforehand the situation of the tribe of Issachar, and its results upon its conduct. Situated in the midst of this fertile plain, accessible alike to Egypt by the way of the Shephelah, and to the east by way of the fords of the Jordan, the tribe of Issachar became in the end the prey of the various nationalities, who made the plain of Esdraelon their battlefield, and it was the first to "bow his shoulder to bear" and to "become a servant unto tribute" (Genesis 49:15). It seems to have been to the east of Manasseh (see Joshua 17:10), and may have extended much further south than is usually supposed. Since but small mention of the Jordan is made in the boundary of Joseph, it may have extended as far or farther south than the Jabbok (see also note, Joshua 17:10). The general belief of explorers at present is that the inheritance of Issachar extended from Jezreel to the Jordan, and from the Sea of Tiberias southward as far as the border of Manasseh, above mentioned.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
This
זֹ֗את (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 Issachar,
יִשָּׂשכָ֖ר (yiś·śā·š·ḵār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3485: Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom

including the cities
הֶעָרִ֖ים (he·‘ā·rîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5892: Excitement

and their villages.
וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hen)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine plural
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet


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