19:24 The fifth lot belonged to the tribe of Asher 1 by its clans. 19:25 Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Acshaph, 19:26 Alammelech, Amad, and Mishal. Their border touched Carmel to the west and Shihor Libnath. 19:27 It turned eastward toward Beth Dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah El to the north, as well as the Valley of Emek and Neiel, and extended to Cabul on the north 2 19:28 and on to Ebron, 3 Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon. 4 19:29 It then turned toward Ramah as far as the fortified city of Tyre, 5 turned to Hosah, and ended at the sea near Hebel, Aczib, 19:30 Umah, Aphek, and Rehob. In all they had 6 twenty-two cities and their towns.
1 tn Heb “and the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the sons of Asher.”
2 tn Heb “left.”
3 tc Some Hebrew
4 map For location see Map1-A1; JP3-F3; JP4-F3.
5 map For location see Map1-A2; Map2-G2; Map4-A1; JP3-F3; JP4-F3.
6 tn The words “in all they had” are supplied in the translation for clarification.