lotגּוֹרָל
gôrāl · Hebrew Noun
A portion cast to determine a divine decision; in the context of Israel, it was an instrument used by God to reveal His sovereign will regarding the division of the land and other matters of judgment.
territoryגְּבוּל
gĕbûl · Hebrew Noun
The geographical area or land assigned to a specific group; it represents the sphere of influence and responsibility granted by God to His people to dwell, cultivate, and reflect His glory.
Carmelכַּרְמֶל
Karmel · Hebrew Noun
A high, prominent place or mountain ridge. In Scripture, it is often associated with beauty, fruitfulness, and divine manifestation or confrontation (e.g., Elijah on Mount Carmel).
Shihor-libnathשִׁיחוֹר לִבְנָת
Shihor-Libnath · Hebrew Noun
A term used for a coastal or riverside landmark, often denoting a place of dark waters or a river of crystal/glass. Its exact geography is debated, but it serves as a distinct marker in the tribal allotment.
Beth-dagonבֵּית דָּגֹן
Beth-Dagon · Hebrew Noun
Literally 'House of Dagon'. It refers to a location named after the Philistine deity Dagon, a god associated with grain and fish; such names often mark territories formerly dominated by Canaanite influence.
Zebulunזְבֻלוּן
Zebulun · Hebrew Noun
A prominent tribe of Israel, son of Jacob by Leah, whose territory in the northern allotment was strategically located between the Mediterranean and the Sea of Galilee.
Sidon the Greatצִידוֹן
Tsidown · Hebrew Noun
An ancient and powerful Phoenician city-state known for its maritime trade and influence. In the Bible, it is frequently cited as a symbol of worldly wealth, pride, and pagan power.
Tyreצֹר
Tsor · Hebrew Noun
A powerful, wealthy maritime city-state. Biblically, it is famous for its king, Hiram, and its alliance with David and Solomon, though it is often later cited by prophets as a symbol of hubris and judgment.
fortified cityמִבְצָר
mibtsar · Hebrew Noun
Refers to a city or location designed for defense, protected by walls, towers, or strategic geographic positioning, often serving as a stronghold during regional conflicts.
villagesחָצֵר
hatser · Hebrew Noun
Small residential settlements surrounding a larger city; they denote the extension of a city's administrative and agricultural authority over the surrounding land and people.
inheritanceנַחֲלָה
nachalah · Hebrew Noun
In the context of Israel, this refers to the portion of land specifically allotted to a tribe by divine decree and casting of lots, serving as a sign of God's covenantal faithfulness and provision for His people.
clansמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A familial or social subgroup within a tribe; the basic unit of organization for the Israelites, tracing descent from a common ancestor.
