Kishion is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the tribal allotments in the Promised Land. It is identified as a city within the territory assigned to the tribe of Issachar. The significance of Kishion is primarily geographical and historical, as it is part of the detailed record of land distribution among the tribes of Israel, which underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Biblical References:

Kishion is mentioned in the Book of Joshua, which details the conquest and division of Canaan among the twelve tribes of Israel. In Joshua 19:20, Kishion is listed among the towns in the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar: "And their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, Rabbith, Kishion, Ebez, Remeth, En-gannim, En-haddah, and Beth-pazzez."

Additionally, Kishion is noted in the context of the Levitical cities. The Levites, who were set apart for religious duties and did not receive a contiguous territory like the other tribes, were given specific cities within the territories of the other tribes. Kishion is mentioned as one of these Levitical cities in Joshua 21:28: "From the tribe of Issachar they gave Kishion, Daberath."

Historical and Theological Context:

The allocation of cities like Kishion to the Levites is significant in understanding the social and religious structure of ancient Israel. The Levites were distributed throughout the land to perform their priestly functions and to teach the Law of God to the people. This distribution ensured that the spiritual and religious life of Israel was maintained across the entire nation.

Kishion's inclusion in the tribal allotments and its designation as a Levitical city highlight the meticulous care with which the land was divided, reflecting the importance of order and obedience to God's commands. The division of the land was not merely a political or social arrangement but a divine mandate that underscored the covenant relationship between God and His people.

Archaeological and Geographical Considerations:

While the exact location of Kishion is not definitively known today, it is generally believed to have been situated in the fertile region of the Jezreel Valley, an area known for its agricultural productivity. This valley was a strategic and economically vital area in ancient Israel, making the cities within it, including Kishion, significant for both their agricultural potential and their role in the broader narrative of Israel's history.

The mention of Kishion in the biblical text serves as a reminder of the historical reality of the Israelites' settlement in Canaan and the fulfillment of God's promises to give them a land flowing with milk and honey.Kishion

hardness; soreness

Kishion

(hardness), one of the towns on the boundary of the tribe of Issachar, (Joshua 19:20) which with its suburbs was allotted to the Gershonite Levites. (Joshua 21:28) Authorized Version KISHON.

Hardness, a city of Issachar assigned to the Gershonite Levites (Joshua 19:20), the same as Kishon (21:28). KISHION

kish'-i-on, kish'-yon (qishyon): A city in the territory of Issachar (Joshua 19:20), given to the Gershonite Levites (21:28; the King James Version wrongly "Kishon"). The parallel passage in 1 Chronicles 6:72 reads "Kedesh" instead of "Kishion." The true reading is probably qidhshon. Conder suggests a likely identification with Tell Abu Kedes, not far from Taanach.

7191. Qishyon -- a city in Issachar
... 7190, 7191. Qishyon. 7192 . a city in Issachar. Transliteration: Qishyon Phonetic
Spelling: (kish-yone') Short Definition: Kishion. ... Kishion, Keshon. ...
/hebrew/7191.htm - 6kKishion (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. KISHION. ... The parallel passage in 1 Chronicles
6:72 reads "Kedesh" instead of "Kishion." The true reading is probably qidhshon. ...
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Ki'shion (1 Occurrence)
Ki'shion. Kishion, Ki'shion. Kish'ion . ... Joshua 21:28 Out of the tribe of Issachar,
Kishion with its suburbs, Daberath with its suburbs, (See RSV). ...
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Kishi (1 Occurrence)

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Kedesh (12 Occurrences)
... In the list of Joshua (21:28) its place is taken by KISHION (which see). Conder
suggests identification with Tell Abu Qades, near Megiddo. ...
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Kish'ion (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Kish'ion (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:20 and Rabbith, and
Kishion, and Ebez; (See RSV). Ki'shion, Kish'ion. Kishon . Reference Bible
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Grass-lands (42 Occurrences)
... lands, two towns. (BBE). Joshua 21:28 And from the tribe of Issachar, Kishion
and Daberath with their grass-lands; (BBE). Joshua 21:29 ...
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Is'sachar (40 Occurrences)
... Bashan. (See RSV). Joshua 21:28 Out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion with
its suburbs, Daberath with its suburbs, (See RSV). Judges ...
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Rabbith (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Rabbith (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:20 Rabbith, Kishion,
Ebez, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Ebez (1 Occurrence)
... All else concerning it is conjecture. Multi-Version Concordance Ebez (1 Occurrence).
Joshua 19:20 Rabbith, Kishion, Ebez, (WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Daberath (3 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS NIV). Joshua 21:28 Out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion
with its suburbs, Daberath with its suburbs, (WEB ASV BBE NAS NIV). ...
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