Chapter 19: The territorial inheritance of Shimon, Zevulun

1. The inheritance of Shimon:

• The second lottery fell on the tribe of Shimon. Shimon’s inheritance of land was within the land of Yehuda, as Yehuda had received a larger portion than necessary. Amongst the many cities that the tribe of Shimon received, they received the city of Beer Sheva.

2. The inheritance of Zevulun:

• The third lottery fell on the tribe of Zevulun. Their inheritance was near the sea. The verse now lists the cities of Zevulun.

3. The inheritance of Yissachar:

• The fourth lottery fell on the tribe of Yissachar. [Their inheritance was south of Naftali.[1]] The verse lists the cities of Yissachar.

4. The inheritance of Asher:

• The fifth lottery fell on the tribe of Asher. The verse lists the cities of Asher.

5. The inheritance of Naftali:

• The sixth lottery fell on the tribe of Naftali.
• The Jordan river was the edge of his border. To the south of Naftali was Zevulun, and to the west of Naftali was Asher.
• The Kineret [and entire Jordan river[2]] was included in his inheritance.
• The verse lists the cities of Naftali, which included: Kedesh, Chatzor

6. The inheritance of Dan:

• The seventh lottery fell on the tribe of Dan.
• The verse lists the cities of Dan, which included: Bnei Brak, Shalabin, Jaffo, Yarkon.

7. The inheritance of Yehoshua Ben Nun:

• The Jewish people completed the divisions and inheritance of the lands, and they gave a portion of land to Yehoshua Ben Nun.
• They gave him the land of Timnas Serach which was within the portion of Ephraim, by the mountains. The city was given to him by the word of G-d [as they asked the Urim Vitumim beforehand[3]].
• Yehoshua built the city and settled it.

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[1] Metzudos David 19:22

[2] Metzudos David 19:33

[3] Metzudos David 19:50