Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,
The lot of Asher lay upon the coast of the great sea. We read not of any famous person of this tribe but Anna the prophetess, who was a constant resident in the temple at the time of our Saviour's birth, Luk 2:36. Nor were there many famous places in this tribe. Aphek (mentioned Jos 19:30) was the place near which Benhadad was beaten by Ahad, Kg1 20:30.
Commenting on Joshua 19:24-31
And Alammelech, and Amad,.... Of the two first of these there is no mention elsewhere: and Misheal is the same with Mashal, Ch1 6:74; and is by Jerom (l) called Masan, and said to be near Carmel to the sea: and reacheth to Carmel westward; or, "to the sea", as Carmel is called "Carmel by the sea"; see Gill on Jer 46:18, it is hereby...
OF ASHER. (Jos 19:24-31) the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher--The western boundary is traced from north to south through the cities mentioned; the site of them, however, is unknown.
Commenting on Joshua 19:24-31