King James Version

What Does Joshua 19:21 Mean?

Joshua 19:21 in the King James Version says “And Remeth, and Engannim, and Enhaddah, and Bethpazzez;” — study this verse from Joshua chapter 19 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“And Remeth, and Engannim, and Enhaddah, and Bethpazzez;”

Joshua 19:21 · KJV

Context

19

And Hapharaim, and Shion, and Anaharath,

20

And Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez,

21

And Remeth, and Engannim, and Enhaddah, and Bethpazzez;

22

And the coast reacheth to Tabor, and Shahazimah, and Bethshemesh; and the outgoings of their border were at Jordan: sixteen cities with their villages.

23

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
And Remeth, and En-gannim, and En-haddah, and Beth-pazzez. Four cities appear in this verse, several featuring compound names with 'ên (עֵין, "spring" or "fountain"). Remeth (רֶמֶת) means "height," later identified with Ramoth or Jarmuth (Joshua 21:29). 'Ên-gannîm (עֵין־גַּנִּים, "spring of gardens") emphasizes the area's water resources and agricultural productivity—springs were precious in semi-arid Palestine, determining settlement locations and supporting irrigation. 'Ên-ḥaddāh (עֵין־חַדָּה) means "swift spring" or "sharp spring," possibly describing rapid water flow