Joshua 19:13

And from thence passeth on along on the East to Gittah-Hepher, to Ittah-Kazin, and goeth out to Remmon Methoar to Neah. Joshua 19:13 (KJV)

Joshua 19:13 forms part of the description of the tribal allotment for the tribe of Issachar in the Promised Land. After the Israelites entered Canaan under Joshua’s leadership, the land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel. This verse records the eastern boundary of Issachar’s inheritance, naming several towns and landmarks that serve as reference points.

The verse mentions Gittah‑hepher, a location that later appears in 2 Kings 14:25 as the hometown of the prophet Jonah. Its precise identification remains uncertain, but it functions here as a boundary marker for Issachar. Ittah‑kazin is named only in this passage; no other biblical reference to this place is known, leaving its exact location unknown.

Remmon‑methoar, also called Rimmon, is listed elsewhere in Joshua (15:32) as part of Judah’s territory and in Joshua 19:7 as belonging to Simeon’s inheritance. Although it is mentioned in connection with other tribal borders, the text does not explicitly designate it as a Levitical city. Neah is mentioned solely in this verse, and the Scriptures provide no further information about its location or significance.

These geographical references contribute to our understanding of the historical context of the land allocation described in Joshua. While the verse does not convey a specific theological teaching, it offers valuable insight into the way the Israelite community organized its inheritance, using recognizable towns and natural features to define tribal borders. Recognizing the role of such markers helps readers appreciate the practical realities of settlement in ancient Israel and the care with which the division of the Promised Land was carried out.