The families of the clan of Merari were assigned twelve cities from the territories of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

The remaining families of the clan of Merari were assigned the following towns with the surrounding pasture lands: In the territory of Zebulun: Rimmono and Tabor.

Kedesh, Jokneam (in Carmel),

From there the border went west to Mareal, touching Dabbesheth and the stream east of Jokneam.

It included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities, along with the towns around them.