Jos 19:1 | Clarke | e4.org | CHAPTER XIX The lot of Simeon, 1-9. Of Zebulun, 10-16. Of Issachar, 17-23. Of Asher, 24-31. Of Naphtali, 32-39. Of Dan, 40-48. Joshua's portion , 49, 50. The conclusion of the division of the land , 51. NOTES ON CHAP. XIX Verse 1. The second lot came forth to Simeon ] In this appointment the providence of God may be especially remarked. For the iniquitous conduct of Simeon and Levi, in the massacre of the innocent Shechemites, , Jacob, in the spirit of prophecy, foretold that they should be divided in Jacob , and scattered in Israel , . And this was most literally fulfilled in the manner in which God disposed of both these tribes afterwards. Levi was scattered through all Palestine, not having received any inheritance, only cities to dwell in , in different parts of the land; and Simeon was dispersed in Judah, with what could scarcely be said to be their own , or a peculiar lot. .

‏ Joshua 19:1

CHAPTER XIX

The lot of Simeon, 1-9.

Of Zebulun, 10-16.

Of Issachar, 17-23.

Of Asher, 24-31.

Of Naphtali, 32-39.

Of Dan, 40-48.

Joshua's portion, 49, 50.

The conclusion of the division of the land, 51.

NOTES ON CHAP. XIX

Verse 1. The second lot came forth to Simeon] In this appointment the providence of God may be especially remarked. For the iniquitous conduct of Simeon and Levi, in the massacre of the innocent Shechemites, Ge 34:25-31, Jacob, in the spirit of prophecy, foretold that they should be divided in Jacob, and scattered in Israel, Ge 49:7. And this was most literally fulfilled in the manner in which God disposed of both these tribes afterwards. Levi was scattered through all Palestine, not having received any inheritance, only cities to dwell in, in different parts of the land; and Simeon was dispersed in Judah, with what could scarcely be said to be their own, or a peculiar lot. See Clarke on Ge 49:7.