Joshua 19:29

And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong citie Tyre, and the coast turneth to Hosah: and the outgoings thereof are at the Sea from the coast to Achzib. Joshua 19:29 (KJV)

Joshua 19:29 is part of a larger passage describing the allotment of land to the tribe of Asher. In the preceding verses, the borders of Asher’s territory are outlined, and in this particular verse, the focus is on the coastal region of their inheritance. The verse states: “And the coast turneth from Ramah to the strong city of Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib.” Ramah was likely a location on the boundary of Asher’s territory, though its exact location is uncertain. Tyra was a significant Phoenician city known for its maritime trade and was located on the Mediterranean coast.

This reference indicates that the border of Asher extended to Tyre, and it likely served as a prominent landmark or boundary point. Hosah was another location on the border of Asher’s territory, with its precise location unknown. The outgoings of the territory extend to the sea from the coast to Achzib. Achzib, also known as Ecdippa, was a coastal town situated between Tyre and Acco (modern-day Acre) in present-day Israel. It was located on the Mediterranean Sea and is mentioned in other parts of the Bible, including the book of Micah (Micah 1:14). And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib.