Joshua 19:25

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,

Complete Jewish Bible:

Their territory included Helkat, Hali, Beten, Akhshaf,

Berean Standard Bible:

Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,

American Standard Version:

And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And their border^{H1366} was Helkath^{H2520}, and Hali^{H2482}, and Beten^{H991}, and Achshaph^{H407},

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Commentary for Joshua 19:25

Joshua 19:25 is a verse from the Hebrew Bible that falls within the larger narrative of the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel. This particular verse is part of the detailed description of the territory allotted to the tribe of Asher, one of the northernmost tribes.

In the verse, "their border" refers to the boundaries of Asher's inheritance. The names mentioned—Helkath, Hali, Beten, and Achshaph—are towns or regions that marked significant points along the border of Asher's territory. These place names are not extensively detailed elsewhere in the biblical text, but they serve to demarcate the extent of the tribal allotment, emphasizing the geographical precision with which the land was distributed according to the commands of God through Moses and Joshua.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the Israelites' conquest and settlement of Canaan, following their exodus from Egypt and the subsequent wilderness wanderings. Under the leadership of Joshua, the Israelites were to drive out the Canaanite inhabitants and claim the land that God had promised to their ancestors. The meticulous recording of borders and towns was crucial for establishing tribal territories, resolving disputes, and maintaining the integrity of each tribe's inheritance.

The themes present in Joshua 19:25 include the fulfillment of divine promises, the importance of inheritance and land in Israelite society, and the careful attention to legal and geographical details that would govern the life of the nation in the years to come. This verse reflects the broader biblical motif of God's provision and the establishment of a homeland for His people, which was central to Israel's identity and covenantal relationship with God.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1366
   There are 196 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גְּבוּל
   Transliteration: gᵉbûwl
   Pronunciation: gheb-ool'
   Description: or גְּבֻל; (shortened) from גָּבַל; properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed; border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space.
   
2. Strong's Number: H2520
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֶלְקַת
   Transliteration: Chelqath
   Pronunciation: khel-kath'
   Description: a form of חֶלְקָה; smoothness; Chelkath, a place in Palestine; Helkath.
   
3. Strong's Number: H2482
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲלִי
   Transliteration: Chălîy
   Pronunciation: khal-ee'
   Description: the same as חֲלִי; Chali, a place in Palestine; Hali.
   
4. Strong's Number: H991
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֶּטֶן
   Transliteration: Beṭen
   Pronunciation: beh'-ten
   Description: the same as בֶּטֶן; Beten. a place in Palestine; Beten.
   
5. Strong's Number: H407
   There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַכְשָׁף
   Transliteration: ʼAkshâph
   Pronunciation: ak-shawf'
   Description: from כָּשַׁף; fascination; Acshaph, a place in Palestine; Achshaph.