Cross References

Joshua 19:10

Good News Translation

The third assignment made was for the families of the tribe of Zebulun. The land which they received reached as far as Sarid.

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The sons of Leah were Reuben (Jacob's oldest son), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

“Zebulun will live beside the sea. His shore will be a haven for ships. His territory will reach as far as Sidon.

The territory belonging to the families of the tribe of Benjamin was the first to be assigned. Their land lay between the tribes of Judah and Joseph.

Write down a description of these seven divisions and bring it to me. Then I will draw lots to consult the Lord our God for you.

From there the border went west to Mareal, touching Dabbesheth and the stream east of Jokneam.

Since Judah's assignment was larger than was needed, part of its territory was given to the tribe of Simeon.