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and the border turned to Ramah, and to the fortified city of Tyre; and the border turned to Hosah; and the goings out of it were at the sea by the region of Achzib;

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Mapping the Promise

Commentaries on this verse focus heavily on identifying the specific locations that formed the border of the tribe of Asher. Scholars note that many of these places, such as Ramah and Achzib (modern Zib), can still be identified, grounding the biblical account in real-world geography and history. This detailed description underscores the concrete reality of God's fulfilled promise of land to the tribes.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 19:28–30

18th Century

Theologian

These verses refer to the northern portion of the territory of Asher, on the Phoenician frontier. Some names may have dropped out of the text, the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 19:25–29

19th Century

Bishop

Their border. —The border of Asher on the west is the Mediterranean. On the east of Asher lies the tribe of Naphtali, but most of …

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 19:29

17th Century

Pastor

And [then] the coast turneth to Ramah
Which was a city in the tribe of Naphtali, (Joshua 19:36) ; and on…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 19:17–51

17th Century

Minister

Joshua waited until all the tribes were settled before he asked for any provision for himself. He was content to be unsettled until he saw them all…