Jos 19:1-9 | Clarke | STEP | The lot of Simeon, . Of Zebulun, . Of Issachar, . Of Asher, . Of Naphtali, . Of Dan, . Joshua's portion, , . The conclusion of the division of the land, . Verse 1 The second lot came forth to Simeon - In this appointment the providence of God may be especially remarked. For the iniquitous conduct of Simeon and Levi, in the massacre of the innocent Shechemites, , Jacob, in the spirit of prophecy, foretold that they should be divided in Jacob, and scattered in Israel, . And this was most literally fulfilled in the manner in which God disposed of both these tribes afterwards. Levi was scattered through all Palestine, not having received any inheritance, only cities to dwell in, in different parts of the land; and Simeon was dispersed in Judah, with what could scarcely be said to be their own, or a peculiar lot. See the note on .

‏ Joshua 19:1-9

Introduction

The lot of Simeon, Jos 19:1-9. Of Zebulun, Jos 19:10-16. Of Issachar, Jos 19:17-23. Of Asher, Jos 19:24-31. Of Naphtali, Jos 19:32-39. Of Dan, Jos 19:40-48. Joshua's portion, Jos 19:49, Jos 19:50. The conclusion of the division of the land, Jos 19:51.

Verse 1

The second lot came forth to Simeon - In this appointment the providence of God may be especially remarked. For the iniquitous conduct of Simeon and Levi, in the massacre of the innocent Shechemites, Gen 34:25-31, Jacob, in the spirit of prophecy, foretold that they should be divided in Jacob, and scattered in Israel, Gen 49:7. And this was most literally fulfilled in the manner in which God disposed of both these tribes afterwards. Levi was scattered through all Palestine, not having received any inheritance, only cities to dwell in, in different parts of the land; and Simeon was dispersed in Judah, with what could scarcely be said to be their own, or a peculiar lot. See the note on Gen 49:7. Verse 2

Beer-sheba - The well of the oath. See the note on Gen 21:31. Verse 3

Hazar-shual - For this and several of the following places, see the notes on Jos 15:32. Verse 5

Beth-marcaboth - The house or city of chariots. Probably a place where their war-chariots and cavalry were laid up. Verse 6

Beth-lebaoth - The house or city of lionesses. Probably so called from the numbers of those animals which bred there. Verse 8

Baalath-beer - The well of the mistresses. Probably so called from some superstitious or impure worship set up there.