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This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities with their villages.

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Naphtali's Inheritance

This verse is a concluding summary statement, formally marking the completion of the land allotment for the tribe of Naphtali. One commentator notes that this inheritance was then divided among the tribe's various families. Citing the ancient historian Josephus, the commentary provides a more detailed geographical description of this territory, which included Upper Galilee and extended towards Mount Lebanon, underscoring the specific fulfillment of God's promise to this tribe.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 19:39

17th Century

Pastor

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of
Naphtali
Which Josephus

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…