The rest of the Levites, the clan of Merari, received from the territory of Zebulun four cities: Jokneam, Kartah,

Dimnah, and Nahalal, with their pasture lands.

The tribe of Zebulun did not drive out the people living in the cities of Kitron and Nahalal, and so the Canaanites continued to live there with them and were forced to work for them.

When the news of Israel's victories reached King Jabin of Hazor, he sent word to King Jobab of Madon, to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph,

Shimron Meron, Achshaph,

They went on until they came to Bethlehem. When they arrived, the whole town became excited, and the women there exclaimed, "Is this really Naomi?"

David grew homesick and said, "How I wish someone would bring me a drink of water from the well by the gate at Bethlehem!"

Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,