This is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Issachar, according to their clans—the cities with their villages.
The lot of Issachar ran from Jordan in the east to the great sea in the west, Manasseh on the south, and Zebulun on the north. A numerous tribe, Num 26:25. Tola, one of the judges, was of this tribe, Jdg 10:1. So was Baasha, one of the kings of Israel, Kg1 15:27. The most considerable places in this tribe were, 1.
Commenting on Joshua 19:17-23
And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher,.... Which entitled them to an inheritance next described: according to their families; which was sufficient for them, and divided to them according to their number.
OF ISSACHAR. (Jos 19:17-23) the fourth lot came out to Issachar--Instead of describing the boundaries of this tribe, the inspired historian gives a list of its principal cities. These cities are all in the eastern part of the plain of Esdraelon.
Commenting on Joshua 19:17-23