Genesis 49
BlessingJacob connects Zebulun with the seashore and ships.
Blessings
What the text gives
Deuteronomy 33
BlessingMoses calls Zebulun to rejoice in going out, paired with Issachar in tents.
Territory
Joshua allotment
Zebulun lies in Lower Galilee, with borders moving through Sarid, Maralah, Dabbesheth, Jokneam, Chisloth Tabor, Daberath, Japhia, Gath Hepher, Ethkazin, and Rimmon.
Joshua also names Hannathon and the valley of Iphtah El as part of the border description.
The passage counts twelve cities with their villages.
Where It Matters
Zebulun belongs to the land where Jesus ministered in Galilee, Gath Hepher was Jonah's hometown, and the region would later hold Nazareth.
Levitical Cities
Zebulun gave Jokneam, Kartah, Dimnah, and Nahalal to the Levites.
JokneamKartahDimnahNahalal
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