What is the meaning of Joshua 19:20? Rabbith • A town named in the allotment to Issachar (Joshua 19:17-23), underscoring that God’s promises are carried out in real geography and history (Joshua 21:45). • Its placement on the edge of the Jezreel Valley meant rich farmland, matching Moses’ blessing that Issachar would “enjoy the land” (Deuteronomy 33:18-19). • The listing of such a seemingly ordinary place reminds us that everyday life matters to the Lord just as surely as the dramatic moments of conquest (compare Zechariah 14:20-21). Cross references woven in above: Joshua 19:17-23; 21:45; Deuteronomy 33:18-19; Zechariah 14:20-21. Kishion • Later given to the Gershonite Levites (Joshua 21:28; 1 Chronicles 6:72), showing how God planted His teachers among the tribes so worship and instruction stayed close to daily life (Deuteronomy 33:10; 31:11-13). • The arrangement meant Issachar’s farmers supplied tithes and offerings while the Levites supplied guidance—an early picture of the principle affirmed in 1 Corinthians 9:13-14. • Kishion therefore illustrates a community where work and worship support one another (Numbers 18:24). Cross references woven in above: Joshua 21:28; 1 Chronicles 6:72; Deuteronomy 33:10; 31:11-13; Numbers 18:24; 1 Corinthians 9:13-14. Ebez • Mentioned only here, yet its inclusion shows no village is overlooked by the Lord who “knows those who are His” (2 Timothy 2:19) and even counts the sparrows (Luke 12:6-7). • Like every parcel within Canaan, it belonged to the LORD and was held in trust by His people (Leviticus 25:23). • Though obscure, its residents were called to the same wholehearted devotion commanded of all Israel (Deuteronomy 6:5-7). Cross references woven in above: 2 Timothy 2:19; Luke 12:6-7; Leviticus 25:23; Deuteronomy 6:5-7. summary Joshua 19:20 is not just a list; it is a testament to the Lord’s meticulous faithfulness. Rabbith highlights His care for daily provision, Kishion links that provision to continual worship, and Ebez assures us that no person or place is too small for His attention. Together they invite us to trust His detailed care, blend our work with worship, and walk in quiet faithfulness wherever He sets us. |
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