A Levitical city in Asher
Mishal
Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in Joshua 19:26.
מִשְׁאָלMishal
מָשָׁלMashal
Also called Mashal.
The name means “parables; governing.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Mishal Written by AI
Mishal, also known as Mashal, was a city allotted to the tribe of Asher (Joshua 19:26). It was later designated as a Levitical city, given to the Gershonites (Joshua 21:30; 1Ch.6.74). The Levites, who were not allotted a specific territory, were given cities throughout Israel to dwell in, along with pasture lands for their livestock (Numbers 35:1-8). No further details about the location are provided in the Bible.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
A city of the tribe of Asher (Josh. 21:30; 1 Chr. 6:74). It is probably the modern Misalli, on the shore near Carmel.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- Joshua 19:26
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath,
- Joshua 21:30
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon,
- 1 Chronicles 6:74
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.