SIL Translator’s Notes on Joshua 19:14

19:14a

Then the border circled around the north side of Neah to Hannathon: This verse describes the northern boundary. The border ran to the north of the town of Hannathon. Hannathon was on the northwestern boundary of Zebulun’s land.

Here are some other ways to translate this part of the verse:

On the north the border turned toward Hannathon (Good News Translation)
-or-
The border turned north of the town of Hannathon

19:14b

and ended at the Valley of Iphtah-el: The Valley of Iphtah-el was on the western boundary of Zebulun. This boundary touched Asher’s land. This valley is also mentioned in verse 19:27.

Here are some other ways to translate this part of the verse:

Zebulun’s boundary line ended at the valley of Iphtah-el
-or-
The border ended at Iphtah-el valley on the west

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