The sons of Merari according to their families had twelve cities from the tribe of Reuben, from the tribe of Gad, and from the tribe of Zebulun.

To the rest of the sons of Merari from the tribe of Zebulun: Rimmon with its common lands and Tabor with its common lands.

the king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one;

Their border went toward the west and to Maralah, went to Dabbasheth, and extended along the brook that is in front of Jokneam.

and included Kattath, Nahallal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.