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and Kattath, and Nahalal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.

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Not That Bethlehem

Commentators like Charles Ellicott and John Gill highlight that the Bethlehem mentioned here is in the northern territory of Zebulun. This is a different town from the more famous Bethlehem-Judah, the birthplace of Jesus. The Bible often specifies which Bethlehem is being discussed, showing the text's geographical precision.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 19:15

18th Century

Theologian

Twelve cities - Only five have been mentioned, and the names in the verses preceding are apparently not names of Zebulonite cities, but mere…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 19:15

19th Century

Bishop

Nahallal. —(Ain Mahil, sheet 6).

Shimron. —(Simûmieh, west of Nazareth, sheet 5)…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 19:15

17th Century

Pastor

And Kattath, and Nahallal
Of the two first of these we read nowhere else, but in (Joshua 21:34[Reference…

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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…