Albert Barnes Commentary Joshua 19:10

Albert Barnes Commentary

Joshua 19:10

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Joshua 19:10

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families; and the border of their inheritance was unto Sarid;" — Joshua 19:10 (ASV)

Sarid, not yet identified, was evidently a leading topographical point on the south frontier of Zebulun. The boundary passed westward until it touched the Kishon, near “Tell Kaimon” (Joshua 12:22, note), and from there, turned northward, leaving Carmel, which belonged to Asher, on its west.

The territory of Zebulun accordingly would not reach the Mediterranean anywhere, though its eastern side bordered the Sea of Galilee, and gave the tribe those outgoings attributed to it in the Blessing of Moses (Deuteronomy 33:18). Daberath (Joshua 19:12) is probably “Deburieh.”