Ramah and Tyre - Joshua 19:29

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families. And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph. And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reaches to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath, and turns toward the sunrising to Bethdagon, and reaches to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthahel toward the north side of Bethemek, and Neiel, and goes out to Cabul on the left hand, and Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon”, and in chapter nineteen and verse twenty-nine of Joshua we learn how the border, “turns to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre” where we read,

And then the coast turns to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turns to Hosah;

 and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib:

The verse reads, “And then the coast turns to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turns to Hosah;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and then the coast” which means “and at that time and place the edge, boundary and border”, “turns to Ramah” or “revolves and rotates to Ramah whose name means ‘hill’ and was a landmark on the boundary of Asher, apparently between Tyre and Zidon”, “and to the strong city Tyre” which means “and to the mighty, powerful and fortified dwelling place named Tyre or Tyrus whose name means ‘a rock’ and was the Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast ”, “and the coast”  or “and the edge, boundary and border” “turns to Hosah” which means “rotates and revolves to Hosah whose name means ‘refuge’ and was a place in Asher, site unknown”. Joshua or the writer shared how the boundary rotates to “Ramah” and to the powerful and fortified dwelling place called “Tyre” where the boundary rotates to “Hosah”. 

 

The verse continues, “and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib:” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and the outgoings thereof” which means “and the end and extremities of the city of Hosah” “are at the seas” or “exists in the location of the large bodies of waters” “from the coast” or “separate and apart from the border or boundary” “to Achzib” whose name means “deceit” and was “a town in Asher by the Sea of Galilee”. Joshua or the writer said the extremities of the bordering town of “Hosah” were at the large body of water, the Mediterranean Sea, and separate and apart from the boundary of the sea to “Achzib”. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we see more about the boundary of the territory that was assigned to the “tribe of Asher”. “Ramah, Tyre, Hosah and Achzib” were “cities” along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and we can imagine how blessed the people of “Asher” were with their portion of land. God loves the people of Israel, and they were to be the nation through whom the entire world would be blessed. (See Genesis 12:3) God sent His Son Jesus into the world through the people of Israel, from the tribe of Judah, to be crucified on the cross for the sins of all mankind and to be raised from the dead after three days. When we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and to give us the ability to live as His witnesses in the world to others who have not received His salvation yet. (See John 3:16; 16;13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time we learn how the border of Asher included, “Ummah also, and Aphek, and Rehob”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Hebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah - Joshua 19:28

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families. And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph. And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reaches to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath, and turns toward the sunrising to Bethdagon, and reaches to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthahel toward the north side of Bethemek, and Neiel, and goes out to Cabul on the left hand”, and in chapter nineteen and verse twenty-eight of Joshua we learn how their border included, “Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah” where we read,

And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon;

The verse reads, “And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Hebron” whose name means “alliance” and was “a city of Judah located in the mountains twenty miles (32 km) south of Jerusalem and twenty miles (32 km) north of Beersheba”, “and Rehob” whose name means “broad place” and was “a town in Asher”, “and Hammon” whose name means “warm springs” and was “a town in Asher, apparently not far from Zidon-rabbah”, “and Kanah” whose name means “reed” and was “a stream flowing into the Mediterranean Sea that marked the boundary between Ephraim on the south and Manasseh on the north”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Hebron, Rehob, Jammon and Kanah” were also given to the people of “Asher”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “… even unto great Zidon;” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “even unto” which means “indeed and also to” “great Zidon” or “numerous and abounding Zidon whose name means ‘hunting’ and was ancient Phoenician city, on Mediterranean coast north of Tyre”. Joshua or the writer shared how the border of the territory allotted to the “tribe of Asher” extended to the massive “city” of “Zidon”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we discover five more locations that were within the area given to the people of “Asher” within the promise land. “Hebron, Rehob, Hammon, Kanah and Zidon” were added to the list of places where the “tribe of Asher” would live and raise their families in the presence of Jehovah God. God knows our location in the world as well, and because He loves us, He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised Him from the dead after three days. When we yield to His Son Jesus as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth and to give us the ability to live according to that truth in a manner that is pleasing to Him. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Revelation 4:11)

Next time we learn how, “the coast turns to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

Toward Bethdagon and Zebulun - Joshua 19:27

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families. And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph. And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; and reaches to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath”, and in chapter nineteen and verse twenty-seven of Joshua we learn how their border, “turns toward the sunrising to Bethdagon, and reaches to Zebulun” where we read,

And turns toward the sunrising to Bethdagon, and reaches to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthahel toward the north side of Bethemek, and Neiel, and goes out to Cabul on the left hand,

The verse reads, “And turns toward the sunrising to Bethdagon, and reaches to Zebulun, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and turns toward the sunrising” which means “and revolves and rotates to the east where the sun comes up”“to Bethdagon” whose name means “house of Dagon” and was “the name of two places in Palestine”, “and reaches to Zebulun” or “and extends and stretches to Zebulun whose name means ‘exalted’ the tenth of the sons of Jacob, sixth and last of Leah; progenitor of Zebulun”. Joshua or the writer said the border to the land given to the “tribe of Asher” went to the east where the sun comes up to “Bethdagon” and extends to “Zebulun”. 

 

The verse continues, “and to the valley of Jiphthahel toward the north side of Bethemek, and Neiel, and goes out to Cabul on the left hand.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and to the valley of Jiphthahel” which means “and to the vale, lowland and open country belonging to Jiphthahel whose name means ‘God opens’ and was a valley between Zebulun and Asher; location uncertain”, “toward the north side of Bethemek” or “to the northern edge belonging to Bethemek whose name means ‘house of the valley’ and was a place on the border of Asher”, "and Neiel” whose name means “moved by God” and was “a place on the border of the territory of Asher”, “and goes out to Cabul” which means “and proceeds forward and departs to Cabul whose name means ‘binding’ and was a city on the border of Asher and located approximately ten miles (16 km) east of Akko; modern ‘Kabul'" “on the left hand” or “upon the left hand side”. Joshua or the writer shared how the border of the land given to the “tribe of Asher” proceeded to the lowland belonging to “Jiphthahel” to the northern edge of“Bethel and Neiel” as well as to “Cabul” in the “left hand” direction.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn more about the boundaries to the territory provided to the “tribe of Asher” within the promise land. All of the above mentioned places were to be used by the people of “Asher” to raise their families while acknowledging the provision of Jehovah God. God wants to have a personal intimate relationship with all of us, and He made provision for this when He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised Him from the dead after three days. When we surrender our lives to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and to help us live in a manner that is pleasing to Him in the places He gives us in the world. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; 17:28; Revelation 4:11)

Next time we learn how the border of Asher included, “Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

Alammelech, Amad, and Misheal - Joshua 19:26

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families. And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph”, and in chapter nineteen and verse twenty-six of Joshua we learn how their border included, “Alammelech, Amad, and Misheal where we read,

And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal; 

and reaches to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath;

The verse reads, “And Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Alammelech” whose name means “oak of the king” and was “a town or site in Asher”, “was Amad” whose name means “enduring” and was “a town in Asher on the border between Alammelech and Misheal”, “and Misheal” whose name means “entreaty” and was “a town in the territory of Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Alammelech, Amad and Misheal” were among the “cities” given to the “tribe of Asher”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “and reaches to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath;” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and reached to Carmel westward” which means “and extends to and stretches out to Carmel whose name means ‘garden land’ and was a town in the mountains on the west side of the Dead Sea and south of Hebron in a western direction”, “and to Shihorlibnath” whose name means “blackness of whiteness” and was “a stream in Asher”. Joshua or the writer said the border to the land provided to “Asher” extended to the west to “Carmel and Shihorlibnath”. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn more about the border of the territory allotted to the people of “Asher”. “Alammelech, Amad, Misheal, toward Carmel in a western direction to “Shihorlinath” were all included in the places that the “tribe of Asher” would raise their families and worship God. God desires to have a personal relationship with everyone through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we yield our lives to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and empower us to observe that truth so our lives will be pleasing to Him wherever He places us in the world. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time we learn how the border of Asher, “turns toward the sunrising to Bethdagon, and reaches to Zebulun”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Helkath, Hali, Beten, and Achshaph - Joshua 19:25

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families”, and in chapter nineteen and verse twenty-five of Joshua we learn, “their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph” where we read,

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

The verse reads, “And their border was Helkath, and Hali, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and their border” which means “and their, the tribe of Asher’s, edge, circuit and boundary” “was Helkath” whose name means “smooth” and was “the town named as the starting point for the boundary of the tribe of Asher and allotted with its suburbs to the Gershonite Levites”, “and Hali” whose name means “necklace” and was “a town on the boundary of Asher between Helkath and Beten”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Helkath and Hali” were “cities” located at the boundary of the territory given to the “tribe of Asher”.

 

The verse continues, “… and Beten, and Achshaph,” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and Beten” whose name means “womb” and was “a town in Asher”, “and Achshaph” whose name means “I shall be bewitched” and was “a city in north Canaan at foot of Mt Carmel”. Joshua or the writer included “Beten and Achshaph” among the “cities” along the “border” to the land given to the people of “Asher”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn about four “cities” which comprised the boundary to the portion of the promise land allotted to the “tribe of Asher”. “Helkath, Hali, Beten and Achshaph” were locations where the people of “Asher” would raise their families and live in observance of Jehovah God. God loves, God saves and God gives, and when we yield our lives to His Son Jesus who was crucified on the cross for our sins and raised from the dead after three days, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth and to empower us to obey that truth so we will live wherever He places us in the world in a manner that is pleasing to Him. 

Next time we learn how the border of “Asher” included, “Alammelech, and Amad, and Misheal”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

The Lot for Asher - Joshua 19:24

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families. And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem, and Hapharaim, and Shion, and Anaharath, and Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez,, and Remeth, and Engannim, and Enhaddah, and Bethpazzez. And the coast reaches to Tabor, and Shahazimah, and Bethshemesh; and the outgoings of their border were at Jordan: sixteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages”, and in chapter nineteen and verse twenty-four of Joshua we learn how, “the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher” where we read,

And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.

The verse reads, “And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and the fifth lot” which means “and the fifth portion or share” “came out for the tribe” which means “proceeded forth and was assigned on behalf of the clan and people group” “of the children of Asher” or “pertaining to the offspring and progeny belonging to Asher whose name means ‘happy’ and was the son of Jacob and Zilch and was the progenitor of the tribe of Asher”. Joshua or the writer shared how the “fifth” portion of land was assigned to the offspring of “Asher” who were part of the people of “Israel”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “… according to their families.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “according to” which means “in keeping with and accompanied by” “their families” or “their, the people of Asher’s, kinsmen, kindred and relatives”. Joshua or the writer shared how the relatives belonging to “Asher” were also included in the distribution of territory within the promise land. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we discover the next tribe, “Asher”, of the people of Israel who were given territory within the promise land. God said He would provide land to the people of Israel, and He kept His word. God has also promised eternal life and forgiveness of sins to everyone who trusts in, relies upon and clings to His Son Jesus who was crucified on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised from the dead after three days. Jesus paid the price of death for our sins, and our part is to wholly believe in Him. This is God’s promise, (See John 3:16), and even as He did with the people of Israel and the “tribe of Asher”, so will He do with us when we surrender completely to Him. 

Next time we learn how, “their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

The Inheritance of Issachar - Joshua 19:23

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families. And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem, and Hapharaim, and Shion, and Anaharath, and Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez,, and Remeth, and Engannim, and Enhaddah, and Bethpazzez. And the coast reaches to Tabor, and Shahazimah, and Bethshemesh; and the outgoings of their border were at Jordan: sixteen cities with their villages”, and in chapter nineteen and verse twenty-three of Joshua we learn how, “this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar” where we read,

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, 

the cities and their villages.

The verse reads, “This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families,” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “this is the inheritance” which means “the above mentioned territory existed as the possession, property, portion, share and heritage” “of the children” which means “belonging to the offspring and progeny” “of Issachar” or “belonging to Issachar whose name means ‘there is recompense’ and was the ninth son of Jacob and the fifth by Leah his first wife and the progenitor of a tribe by his name”, “according to their families” which means “in keeping and aligned with their, the people of Issachar’s, kinsmen, kindred and relatives”. Joshua or the writer referred to the portion and share of the promise land that was given to the offspring belonging to “Issachar” and their relatives.

 

The verse continues, “the cities and their villages.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “the cities” which means “the dwelling places and places of wakening” “and their villages” or “and their, the cities’, settled abodes and towns”. Joshua or the writer included the dwelling places and settled abodes that accompanied the region that was allotted to the “tribe of Issachar”. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we see the recap of the land that was allotted to the people of “Issachar”. Tribe by tribe and people group by people group God was distributing the promise land to the people of Israel just the way He promised. God loves people, and because He wants us to live with Him for all eternity, we must have our sin removed. (See Romans 3:10;23; 6:23) For this reason He sent His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was resurrected from the grave after three days. When we put our faith and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and empower us to live according to that truth so we live in a manner that is pleasing to Him. Let all who read these words yield to Jesus and receive God’s everlasting life. (See John 3:16)

Next time we learn how, “the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".