יהושע, פרק י״ט, פסוק י״ד

Mapping the exact borders of the Israelite tribes involves tracing complex routes that weave through the ancient landscape. For the Tribe of Zebulun, the boundary continues to branch out, curving around various cities as it approaches its final destination.

The border wrapped around the territory of the city of Neah, an area established earlier in the route [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. By enclosing the city from two distinct directions, the boundary line formed a sharp corner, creating an angle shaped like the Hebrew letter Dalet [מלבי״ם].

The precise path of this line presents different possibilities regarding which tribe ultimately claimed the cities situated along the route. One perspective suggests that as the border passed north of Hannathon, it encompassed the region entirely, placing the cities of Rimmon, Hannathon, and Neah firmly within the territory of Zebulun [מצודת דוד]. Conversely, another approach understands this boundary as tracing the southern edge from east to west, ultimately leaving Neah and Hannathon just outside Zebulun's designated land [מלבי״ם].

The boundary finally concluded at a location known as the Valley of Iphtah-el [מצודת דוד, מלבי״ם]. This area is identified as one of the valleys situated north of Samaria, opening out toward the Jezreel Valley [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Reaching this valley marked the absolute end of Zebulun's line, serving as the meeting point where it directly connected with the northern border of the Tribe of Asher [מצודת דוד].