Neah, also called Neiel, was a border town between the territories of Zebulun and Asher.
Also known as Neiel
Neah, also known as Neiel, was a town located on the border between the tribal territories of Zebulun and Asher (Josh. 19:13, 27). It is mentioned only in the context of defining the boundaries of these tribes during the allotment of the land under Joshua. The exact location of Neah is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the western Galilee region, near the Mediterranean coast.
Approximate location: 32.894, 35.222 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Shaking, or settlement, or descent, a town on the east side of Zebulun, not far from Rimmon (Josh. 19:13).
(shaking) a place which was one of the landmarks on the boundary of Zebulun. (Joshua 19:13) only. It has not yet been certainly identified.
NE'AH (shaking), a town on the east side of Zebulun. Josh 19:13. Porter suggests 'Ain, about 3 miles north-west of Nazareth, as its site.
NE'AH (shaking), a town on the east side of Zebulun. Josh 19:13. Porter suggests 'Ain, about 3 miles north-west of Nazareth, as its site.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5272
From there it crossed eastward to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon and curved around toward Neah.
then turned eastward toward Beth-dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah-el, and went north to Beth-emek and Neiel, passing Cabul on the left.
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