Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west.
Parallel translations
- WEB By the border of Asher, from the east side even to the west side, Naphtali, one portion.
- KJV And by the border of Asher, from the east side even unto the west side, a portion for Naphtali.
- NKJV by the border of Asher, from the east side to the west, one section for Naphtali;
- NASB Beside the border of Asher, from the east side to the west side, Naphtali, one portion.
- NLT Naphtali’s land lies south of Asher’s, also extending from east to west.
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Quick answer
Naphtali receives its east-to-west portion below Asher. The methodical distribution continues.
Overview
Naphtali is given the next strip in the orderly sequence of tribal lands. The repeated pattern stresses equity and order in the inheritance. No tribe is forgotten, picturing the comprehensive care of God for all who belong to Him.
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Cross-references · 2
- Josh 19:32–39The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali:
- Gen 30:7–8And Rachel’s servant Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son.
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