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From Chinnereth to Galilee
Commentators explain that the "Sea of Chinnereth" is the Old Testament name for the body of water known in the New Testament as the Sea of Galilee or Gennesaret. This verse, by defining a border along this famous sea, grounds the biblical narrative in real-world geography and directly connects the land promised to Israel with the central locations of Jesus's ministry.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 34:10–12
18th Century
Theologian
Shepham, the first point after Hazar-enan, is unknown. The name Riblah is interpreted by some as Har-bel, that is, “the Mountain of Bel;” the Har-b…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 34:11
19th Century
Bishop
Riblah, on the east side of Ain.— Ain (Heb., a fountain) is supposed to be the great fountain of Neba Anjar at the foot o…
John Gill
On Numbers 34:11
17th Century
Pastor
And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah
Said to be in the land of Hemath, (Jeremiah 52:9), wh…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 34:1–15
17th Century
Minister
Canaan was of small extent; as it is bounded here, it is only about 160 miles in length and about 50 in breadth; yet this was the country promised …