The Eastern Frontier of Ashers Inheritance Through Beth-emek and Neiel to Cabul

Joshua 19:27 traces the eastern boundary of Asher's tribal inheritance where the Mediterranean coastal plain met the Galilean highlands: "And then the border turneth toward the sunrising to Beth-dagon, and reacheth to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthah-el toward the north side of Beth-emek, and Neiel, and goeth out to Cabul on the left hand." The line described the strategic upland frontier of Asher's allotment where it brushed against Zebulun's inland territory — the route between the coastal highway and the interior of lower Galilee, commanded by these boundary villages perched on the rugged hill country.

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