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THE HERITAGE OF THE TRIBE OF ZEBULUN
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
Joshua 19:10-16
Isaiah 26:8-9
“…when thy judgments are in the
earth, the inhabitants of the world
will learn righteousness.”
THE HERITAGE OF THE TRIBE OF ZEBULUN
The heritage of Zebulun was the third lot that Joshua and Eleazar cast. The borders of the tribe were identified. The names of their cities and places that had landmarks are all listed in Joshua 19:10-15. They were given twelve cities. These places were given to them in line with the size of the tribe. This was what Jacob had said of this tribe: “Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon” (Gen 49:13). The mention of Zidon (that renowned ancient city) gives the biblical record a unity in truth. It is about thirty kilometres north of Tyre, and was a known seaport. It is mentioned severally in the Bible and is connected with many biblical events. It was one of the Canaanite cities that fell into the heritage of Zebulun. Below is an observation of these heritages by F.B. Meyer:
The position of Zebulun and the following tribes in the land of promise is accurately foretold. Compare the allotments of Joshua 18:1-28. Notice the exclamation of the dying man in Genesis 49:18. Such a spirit of waiting cannot be disappointed. See Isaiah 26:8-9. Joseph’s blessing is pre-eminently beautiful: Fruitful! This is mentioned twice, reminding us of John 15:8. But fruitfulness is only possible where there is the wall for separation, and the well for communion. When these are present, the branches droop over the wall with clusters of blessings to a thirsty world. Let us seek divine strength and ask that the mighty hands of the God of Jacob may be placed under our own poor weak hands! See Psalm 141:1. The separated life is the crowned life. To the heart of the dying man came the memory of his native land and its mountains. What mountains are to a country, God is to His people!
Zebulun followed in the steps of the earlier tribes. They acquired their heritage as their lot determined. They were satisfied knowing that it was God who gave them that heritage.
THOUGHT: God is the God of all tribes on earth.
PRAYER: Father, may righteousness be my greatest heritage.