Joshua 19:29

Joshua 19:29 Meaning and Explanation

And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib:

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Asher's border turns by the fortified city of Tyre and ends at the sea near Achzib.

What Does Joshua 19:29 Mean?

The border of Asher bends past the strong, fortified city of Tyre and runs down to the Great Sea, ending near Achzib. Tyre was a powerful walled city of the coast.

The inheritance comes right up against mighty fortifications not yet in Israel's hands. The gift was real, yet much of it still called for faith and obedience to fully possess. God grants the promise and then bids His people walk in it.

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Asher's border turns by the fortified city of Tyre and ends at the sea near Achzib.

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