Mishal (Mashal), a Levitical city in the territory of Asher (Joshua 19:26; 21:30; 1Ch.6.74).
Also known as Misheal · Mashal
Mishal, also known as Mashal, was a city allotted to the tribe of Asher (Joshua 19:26). It was later designated as a Levitical city, given to the Gershonites (Joshua 21:30; 1Ch.6.74). The Levites, who were not allotted a specific territory, were given cities throughout Israel to dwell in, along with pasture lands for their livestock (Numbers 35:1-8). No further details about the location are provided in the Bible.
Approximate location: 33.048, 35.146 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
A city of the tribe of Asher (Josh. 21:30; 1 Chr. 6:74). It is probably the modern Misalli, on the shore near Carmel.
(entreaty), one of the towns in the territory of Asher, (Joshua 19:26) allotted to the Gershonite Levites. ch. (Joshua 21:30)
MI'SHAL, and MI'SHEAL (entreaty), a town in the territory of Asher. Josh 19:20; Josh 21:30.
MI'SHAL, and MI'SHEAL (entreaty), a town in the territory of Asher. Josh 19:20; Josh 21:30.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4861
Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath,
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon,
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon,
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