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Their border was from Heleph, from the oak in Zaanannim, and Adaminekeb, and Jabneel, to Lakkum; and the goings out of it were at the Jordan;

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God's Precise Provision

Commentators emphasize the specific, named locations that formed Naphtali's border, like the 'oak in Zaanannim' and towns ending at the Jordan River. This detailed geography isn't just a list; it demonstrates that God's promises are grounded in real, tangible places. The inheritance given to the tribes was specific and verifiable, showing God's careful and precise provision for His people.

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Joshua

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 19:33

18th Century

Theologian

From Allon to Zaanannim - Render “from the oak forest at Zaanannim.” From (Judges 4:11) it appears that this oak or oak-forest w…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 19:33

19th Century

Bishop

And their coast was ... — This verse is translated by Conder as follows: “Their coast was from Heleph and the Plain of Bitzanannim…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 19:33

17th Century

Pastor

And their coast was from Heleph
That is, their northern coast, reaching from west to east, as appears by the ending …

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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…