Lexical Summary Kisloth Tabor: Kisloth Tabor Original Word: כִּסְלת תָּבֹר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Chisloth- tabor From the feminine plural of kecel and Tabowr; flanks of Tabor; Kisloth-Tabor, a place in Palestine -- Chisloth- tabor. see HEBREW kecel see HEBREW Tabowr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kasal and Tabor Definition a place in Issachar NASB Translation Chisloth-tabor (1). Topical Lexicon Geographic Setting Kisloth Tabor lay on the eastern edge of the territory allotted to the tribe of Zebulun, forming part of the boundary described in Joshua 19:12. The site is generally identified with modern Iksal, approximately five kilometers southwest of Mount Tabor in Lower Galilee. Its position at the foot of the mountain placed it on the natural route between the Jezreel Valley and the Sea of Galilee, giving the location both strategic and agricultural value. Historical Context Joshua 19 records the final distribution of Canaan among the tribes after the conquest. Zebulun’s inheritance was inland yet close to commercial corridors linking the coast, the Jezreel Valley, and the Upper Jordan Basin. Kisloth Tabor, together with Daberath and Japhia, marked the southeastern limits of Zebulun—territory later incorporated into the Galilee region that figured prominently in the ministries of Deborah, Elijah, and ultimately Jesus Christ. Biblical Occurrence Joshua 19:12: “From Sarid it turned eastward toward the sunrise to the border of Chisloth-tabor, went on to Daberath, and up to Japhia.” Though mentioned only once, the town’s placement in a boundary list confirms its recognized status among Israel’s settlements and preserves the integrity of the tribal divisions established under divine directive (Joshua 13:6-7). Theological and Ministry Significance 1. Covenant Faithfulness: Kisloth Tabor’s inclusion in the territorial record underscores God’s fulfillment of His promise to give Israel the land (Genesis 15:18-21). Each name testifies that no allotment was overlooked. Archaeological Considerations Surveys at Tel Iksal reveal Iron Age and later occupation layers, including pottery fragments, cisterns, and rock-cut tombs. While no inscription definitively labels the site “Kisloth Tabor,” the continuous settlement, proximity to Mount Tabor, and preservation of the name in Arabic (Iksal) strongly support the identification. Finds illustrate everyday agrarian life that aligns with the biblical portrayal of Zebulun’s fertile tract (Deuteronomy 33:18-19). Prophetic and Eschatological Reflections Mount Tabor rises prominently above the town and served as a rallying point for Barak and Deborah against Sisera (Judges 4:6-7). Although Kisloth Tabor is not named in that narrative, its closeness situates it within the orbit of God’s deliverance. Prophetic literature often leverages geography to anchor hope in concrete history; thus, minor towns participate in the overarching account pointing toward Messiah’s ultimate victory. Lessons for the Church Today • God values every place and person. Like Kisloth Tabor—a single-verse town—believers and congregations in out-of-the-way locations are integral to the kingdom plan. Key Scripture Forms and Transliterations תָּבֹ֑ר תבר tā·ḇōr tāḇōr taVorLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 19:12 HEB: גְּב֥וּל כִּסְלֹ֖ת תָּבֹ֑ר וְיָצָ֥א אֶל־ NAS: as the border of Chisloth-tabor, and it proceeded KJV: unto the border of Chislothtabor, and then goeth out INT: far as the border of Chisloth-tabor proceeded to |
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