Historical Books Joshua
Chapter 19
1. The second lot came out for Simeon, for the tribe of Simeon, according to its families; its inheritance lay within the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. 2. It had for its inheritance Beer-sheba, Sheba, Moladah, 3. Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, 4. Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, 5. Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazarsusah, 6. Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen-thirteen towns with their villages; 7. Ain Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan-four towns with their villages; 8. together with all the villages all around these towns as far as Baalath-beer; Ramah of the Negeb. This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon according to its families. 9. The inheritance of the tribe of Simeon formed part of the territory of Judah; because the portion of the tribe of Judah was too large for them, the tribe of Simeon obtained an inheritance within their inheritance.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verses 1 to 9)
Oh God my Father when You created the earth You made sure that nobody would be lacking in anything, You provided as much as we all need, however as humans we were not happy with what You gave us and desired more to the extent that we started stealing land and property from each other, that the gap between and the poor was created.
10. The third lot came up for the tribe of Zebulun, according to its families. The boundary of its inheritance reached as far as Sarid; 11. then its boundary goes up westward, and on to Maralah, and touches Dabbesheth, then the wadi that is east of Jokneam; 13. from Sarid it goes in the other direction eastward toward the sunrise to the boundary of Chisloth-tabor; from there it goes to Daberath, then up to Japhia; 33. from there it passes along on the east toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin, and going to Rimmon it bends toward Neah; 14. then on the north the boundary makes a turn to Hannathon, and it ends at the valley of Iphtah-el; 15 and Kattah, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem-twelve towns with their villages. 16. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Zebulun, according to its families these towns with their villages.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verses 10 to 16)
Oh God my Father much years before You were born as a human, You already refer to the town of Bethlehem, thus giving us proof not that we needed it of the existence of this town marking Your human descent. I thank You oh Father, for being many steps ahead in Your planning because You love me so much that You pave the way before I start walking on it. Amen.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verses 1 to 9)
Oh God my Father when You created the earth You made sure that nobody would be lacking in anything, You provided as much as we all need, however as humans we were not happy with what You gave us and desired more to the extent that we started stealing land and property from each other, that the gap between and the poor was created.
10. The third lot came up for the tribe of Zebulun, according to its families. The boundary of its inheritance reached as far as Sarid; 11. then its boundary goes up westward, and on to Maralah, and touches Dabbesheth, then the wadi that is east of Jokneam; 13. from Sarid it goes in the other direction eastward toward the sunrise to the boundary of Chisloth-tabor; from there it goes to Daberath, then up to Japhia; 33. from there it passes along on the east toward the sunrise to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin, and going to Rimmon it bends toward Neah; 14. then on the north the boundary makes a turn to Hannathon, and it ends at the valley of Iphtah-el; 15 and Kattah, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem-twelve towns with their villages. 16. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Zebulun, according to its families these towns with their villages.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verses 10 to 16)
Oh God my Father much years before You were born as a human, You already refer to the town of Bethlehem, thus giving us proof not that we needed it of the existence of this town marking Your human descent. I thank You oh Father, for being many steps ahead in Your planning because You love me so much that You pave the way before I start walking on it. Amen.
17. The fourth lot came out for Issachar, for the tribe of Issachar, according to its families. 18. Its territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, 19. Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, 20. Rabbith, Kishion, Ebez, 21. Remeth, En-gannim, En-haddah, Beth-pazzez; 22. the boundary also touches Tabor, Shahazumah, and Beth-shemesh, and its boundary ends at the Jordan-sixteen towns with their villages. 23. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar, according to its families-the towns with their villages.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verses 17 to 23)
Oh God my Father on reflecting the tribe of Issachar was nicely nestled between two other countries as shown in the following map thus benefitting from the security of both its sister tribes. At times we may also end up benefitting from the presence and skills of others, however, this may be both in our favour and even against us, for this may be a causing us not to grow and develop on many levels even on a spiritual level Amen. I pray for the motivation and strength to do all that You want me to do. I thank You for people such as my good friend Thomas, but I pray that will not end up using him as a crutch of support especially during times of need and stress Amen.
24. The fifth lot came out for the tribe of Asher according to its families, 25. Its boundary included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, 26. Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal; on the west it touches Carmel and Shihor-Libnath, 27. then it turns eastward, goes to Beth-dagon, and touches Zebulun and the valley of Iphtah-el northward ti Beth-emek and Neiel; then it continues in the north to Cabul, 28. Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, Kanah as far as Great Sidon; 29. then the boundary turns to Ramah, reaching to the fortified city of Tyre; then the boundary turns to Hosah, and it ends at the sea; Mahalab, Achzib, 30. Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob-twenty-two towns with their villages. 31. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Asher according to its families-these towns with their villages.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verses 24 to 30)
As in the name Asher which means happiness we are also to be positive people like You, my God and Father, for You everything is possible and there is no force of evil that can match or outrun You. May we all share of Your happiness Amen Although the pathway of our lives may lead us across deep valleys and round many bends as in the case of Your people it will also lead to the sea that meant their salvation Amen.
31. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Asher according to its families-these towns with their villages.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verse 31)
Oh God, many people seek their worldly inheritance which is only valid for our material life, however, our greatest inheritance is that of heaven Amen.
32. The sixth lot came out for the tribe of Naphtali, for the tribe of Naphtali, according to its families. 33. And its boundary ran from Heleph, from the oak in Zaanannim, and Adami-nekeb, and Jabneel, as far as Lakkum; and it ended at the Jordan; 34. then the boundary turns westward to Aznoth-tabor, and goes from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun at the south, and Asher on the west, and Judah on the east at the Jordan. 35. The fortified towns are Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth, 36. Adamah, Ramah, Hazor, 37. Kedesh, Edrei, En-hazor; 38. Iron, Migdal-el, Horem. 39. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali according to its families-the towns with their villages.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verses 32 to 39)
Oh God my Father we are living so close to each other that the world has become a global village, however even though we are so geographically close, we live far apart from each other due to reasons of economy, politics, and even our beliefs, which many times are abused and used as a means to cause wars, social strife and divisions instead of unity. I pray oh God that we decrease our stock of weapons and invest more on love, faith, unity and solidarity so that the world can be a better place Amen.
40. The seventh lot came out for the tribe of Dan, according to its families. 41. The territory of its inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, 42. Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, 43. Elon, Timnah, Ekron, 44. Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath, 45. Jehud. Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, 46. Me-jarkon, and Rakkon at the border opposite Joppa. 47. When the territory of the Danites was lost to them, the Danites went up and fought against Leshem, and after capturing it and putting it to the sword, they took possession of it and settled in it, calling Leshem, Dan, after their ancestor Dan. 48. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Dan, according to their families-these towns with their villages.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verses 40 to 48)
Oh God, many times we could settle our disputes around a table instead of going to war and shedding each other's blood. I pray for peace and unity, a peace that the world cannot give as in the following song and prayer that I invite you to join me by clicking on the following link:-
My peace I give on to you
49. When they had finished distributing the several territories of the land as inheritances, the Israelites gave an inheritance among them to Joshua son of Nun.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verse 49)
Oh God my Father on reflecting about Joshua after having distributed all the land as an inheritance may have asked himself, about what was left for him. Although our joy is to be in giving and not in receiving as humans we all would appreciate something in return. Throughout life You have taught me not to expect even a simple thank You, however, I am to appreciate it when You give it to me by means of others or by Yourself Amen.
50. By command of the LORD they gave him the town that he asked for, Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim; he rebuilt the town, and settled in it.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verse 50)
Oh God, my Father, I pray that I never settle down in my life, for it may become boring and routine. Even though changes bring a lot of stress, they give me an opportunity to grow on all levels, even the spiritual, for You are dynamic always given me new ideas and aims to strive for. I pray that I may never become stagnant especially in my faith Amen.
51. These are the inheritances that the priest Eleazar and Joshua son of Nun and the heads of the families of the tribes of the Israelites distributed by lot at Shiloh before the LORD, at the entrance of the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing the land.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verse 51)
Oh God, my Father I am happy that Your people chose to settle this important issue in Your presence instead of in the presence of a lawyer in court. You have the answers for all our problems and You are more than happy to help us. I pray that we be humble enough to seek You and Your services instead of those of the world Amen.
Oh God, my Father, I would like to end this nineteenth chapter of the book of Joshua with the following prayer.
Oh God, You are my treasure, with You in my life I am a billionaire, without You I am a pauper or a beggar who looks at all in hope of receiving a donation. My Father like the beggar I live on Your grace and mercy. I thank You for always having provided us with all that we need and even want. I pray for the final inheritance that is our place in heaven when the times comes. This is my biggest inheritance Amen.
24. The fifth lot came out for the tribe of Asher according to its families, 25. Its boundary included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, 26. Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal; on the west it touches Carmel and Shihor-Libnath, 27. then it turns eastward, goes to Beth-dagon, and touches Zebulun and the valley of Iphtah-el northward ti Beth-emek and Neiel; then it continues in the north to Cabul, 28. Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, Kanah as far as Great Sidon; 29. then the boundary turns to Ramah, reaching to the fortified city of Tyre; then the boundary turns to Hosah, and it ends at the sea; Mahalab, Achzib, 30. Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob-twenty-two towns with their villages. 31. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Asher according to its families-these towns with their villages.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verses 24 to 30)
As in the name Asher which means happiness we are also to be positive people like You, my God and Father, for You everything is possible and there is no force of evil that can match or outrun You. May we all share of Your happiness Amen Although the pathway of our lives may lead us across deep valleys and round many bends as in the case of Your people it will also lead to the sea that meant their salvation Amen.
31. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Asher according to its families-these towns with their villages.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verse 31)
Oh God, many people seek their worldly inheritance which is only valid for our material life, however, our greatest inheritance is that of heaven Amen.
32. The sixth lot came out for the tribe of Naphtali, for the tribe of Naphtali, according to its families. 33. And its boundary ran from Heleph, from the oak in Zaanannim, and Adami-nekeb, and Jabneel, as far as Lakkum; and it ended at the Jordan; 34. then the boundary turns westward to Aznoth-tabor, and goes from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun at the south, and Asher on the west, and Judah on the east at the Jordan. 35. The fortified towns are Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth, 36. Adamah, Ramah, Hazor, 37. Kedesh, Edrei, En-hazor; 38. Iron, Migdal-el, Horem. 39. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali according to its families-the towns with their villages.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verses 32 to 39)
Oh God my Father we are living so close to each other that the world has become a global village, however even though we are so geographically close, we live far apart from each other due to reasons of economy, politics, and even our beliefs, which many times are abused and used as a means to cause wars, social strife and divisions instead of unity. I pray oh God that we decrease our stock of weapons and invest more on love, faith, unity and solidarity so that the world can be a better place Amen.
40. The seventh lot came out for the tribe of Dan, according to its families. 41. The territory of its inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, 42. Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, 43. Elon, Timnah, Ekron, 44. Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath, 45. Jehud. Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon, 46. Me-jarkon, and Rakkon at the border opposite Joppa. 47. When the territory of the Danites was lost to them, the Danites went up and fought against Leshem, and after capturing it and putting it to the sword, they took possession of it and settled in it, calling Leshem, Dan, after their ancestor Dan. 48. This is the inheritance of the tribe of Dan, according to their families-these towns with their villages.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verses 40 to 48)
Oh God, many times we could settle our disputes around a table instead of going to war and shedding each other's blood. I pray for peace and unity, a peace that the world cannot give as in the following song and prayer that I invite you to join me by clicking on the following link:-
My peace I give on to you
49. When they had finished distributing the several territories of the land as inheritances, the Israelites gave an inheritance among them to Joshua son of Nun.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verse 49)
Oh God my Father on reflecting about Joshua after having distributed all the land as an inheritance may have asked himself, about what was left for him. Although our joy is to be in giving and not in receiving as humans we all would appreciate something in return. Throughout life You have taught me not to expect even a simple thank You, however, I am to appreciate it when You give it to me by means of others or by Yourself Amen.
50. By command of the LORD they gave him the town that he asked for, Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim; he rebuilt the town, and settled in it.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verse 50)
Oh God, my Father, I pray that I never settle down in my life, for it may become boring and routine. Even though changes bring a lot of stress, they give me an opportunity to grow on all levels, even the spiritual, for You are dynamic always given me new ideas and aims to strive for. I pray that I may never become stagnant especially in my faith Amen.
51. These are the inheritances that the priest Eleazar and Joshua son of Nun and the heads of the families of the tribes of the Israelites distributed by lot at Shiloh before the LORD, at the entrance of the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing the land.
(Historical Books Joshua Chapter 19 verse 51)
Oh God, my Father I am happy that Your people chose to settle this important issue in Your presence instead of in the presence of a lawyer in court. You have the answers for all our problems and You are more than happy to help us. I pray that we be humble enough to seek You and Your services instead of those of the world Amen.
Oh God, my Father, I would like to end this nineteenth chapter of the book of Joshua with the following prayer.
Oh God, You are my treasure, with You in my life I am a billionaire, without You I am a pauper or a beggar who looks at all in hope of receiving a donation. My Father like the beggar I live on Your grace and mercy. I thank You for always having provided us with all that we need and even want. I pray for the final inheritance that is our place in heaven when the times comes. This is my biggest inheritance Amen.
