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and it turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrise to the border of Chisloth-tabor; and it went out to Daberath, and went up to Japhia;

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Real Places, Real History

Commentators like John Gill and Charles Ellicott focus on identifying the specific locations mentioned, such as Chisloth-tabor, Daberath, and Japhia. By referencing historical sources like Jerome and Josephus, they show that these were real places, grounding the biblical land allotments in actual history and geography. This reminds us that the Bible's narrative is set in a real-world context.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 19:12

19th Century

Bishop

And goes up to Japhia. —Better, and had gone up to Japhia, which lies west of the two places previously named. Daberath i…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 19:12

17th Century

Pastor

And turned from Sarid eastward
This describes the southern border, going on from west to east:

to…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 19:10–16

17th Century

Minister

In the division to each tribe of Israel, the prophetic blessings of Jacob were fulfilled. They chose for themselves, or it was divided to them by l…