Joshua 19:24-31·~1 min

Asher’s Inheritance

The fifth lot gives Asher a territory traced through inland landmarks, major coastal points, and a counted group of cities, then declares the whole to be Asher’s inheritance.

T²⁴he fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: ²⁵Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, ²⁶Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, ²⁷then turned eastward toward Beth-dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah-el, and went north to Beth-emek and Neiel, passing Cabul on the left. ²⁸It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon. ²⁹The border then turned back toward Ramah as far as the fortified city of Tyre, turned toward Hosah, and came out at the Sea in the region of Achzib, ³⁰Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob. There were twenty-two cities, along with their villages. ³¹This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Asher, including these cities and their villages.

Section summaryAsher’s inheritance is mapped through a long northern and coastal border touching Carmel, Sidon, Tyre, and the sea, while also naming the cities within it. The section emphasizes the breadth of Asher’s territory before closing with the usual formula of inheritance.

Role in the chapterThis section broadens the chapter’s geographic horizon toward the coast and the far north. It helps complete the northern tribal map while keeping the same steady rhythm of lot, border, and cities.