יהושע, פרק י״ט, פסוק כ״ב

The mapping of the tribal lands provides a precise picture of where each family settled within the land. For the tribe of Issachar, the eastern boundaries and specific landmarks clearly define their designated territory. As the border approaches Tabor, it likely arrives from a northern direction [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. This location closely aligns with the area of Chisloth-tabor found in the neighboring land of Zebulun. While often thought of as a general geographic region, Tabor is also identified as a specific city [מלבי״ם].

The boundary then includes Beth-shemesh. This is a completely distinct settlement and should not be confused with the famous Beth-shemesh located further south in the territory of Judah, nor with yet another city sharing the exact same name in the northern lands of Naphtali [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

Eventually, the borders stretch eastward, coming to an end at the Jordan River [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The description implies that both the northern and southern boundary lines of Issachar extended east and concluded at the river [מצודת דוד, מלבי״ם]. However, another perspective suggests that Issachar's land did not actually touch the waters of the Jordan. Instead, the northern and southern borders met each other just short of the river, while the actual strip of shoreline touching the water belonged to the neighboring tribe of Naphtali [מלבי״ם]. The detailed mapping concludes by summarizing the total count of settlements within Issachar's inheritance, amounting to sixteen cities along with their surrounding villages.