Joshua 19:40-48

The Inheritance for Dan

40 The seventh lot came out for the tribe of the people of Dan, according to their clans.

41 And the territory of its inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh,

42 ¹Shaalabbin, ²Aijalon, Ithlah,

43 Elon, Timnah, Ekron,

44 Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,

45 Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon,

46 and Me-jarkon and Rakkon with the territory over against ³Joppa.

47 When ⁴the territory of the people of Dan was lost to them, the people of Dan went up and fought against Leshem, and after capturing it and striking it with the sword they took possession of it and settled in it, calling Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their ancestor.

48 This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Dan, according to their clans--these cities with their villages.

Joshua 19:40-48 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JOSHUA 19

In this chapter an account is given of the lots of the six remaining tribes, and the cities in them, as of Simeon, whose cities were chiefly within the tribe of Judah, Jos 19:1-9; of Zebulun, its border and cities, Jos 19:10-16; of Issachar, its border and cities, Jos 19:17-23; of Asher, its border and cities, Jos 19:24-31; of Naphtali, its border and cities, Jos 19:32-39; of Dan, its border and titles, Jos 19:40-48; and lastly of a gift of inheritance to Joshua, Jos 19:49-51.

Cross References

• 1. Judges 1:35
• 2. Judges 1:35
• 3. 2 Chronicles 2:16; Ezra 3:7
• 4. Judges 1:34, 35; Judges 18:1