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Iron, and Migdal-el, Horem, and Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh; nineteen cities with their villages.

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A Fortified Frontier

Commentators note that the cities listed for Naphtali, including those in this verse, formed a strategic 'belt of fortresses.' This wasn't just a random allocation of land but a wise provision from God to protect Israel's vulnerable northern frontier, demonstrating His practical care for His people's security.

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Joshua

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 19:35–38

18th Century

Theologian

The number of the fortified cities of Naphtali is remarkable, though it does not tally with the catalogue. It was no doubt good policy to protect t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 19:38

19th Century

Bishop

Migdal-el and Horem are identified as Kh.-Mujeidil and Hârah on sheet 2, further north again; a…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 19:38

17th Century

Pastor

And Iron
Of Iron no mention is made elsewhere;

and Migdalel ,
which Jerom call…

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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…