קִשְׁיוֹן (qish.yon)
qish.yon
Kishion
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The name Qishyon, appearing in the Hebrew Bible as קִשְׁיוֹן, translates to "hard" or "solid." It identifies a specific town located on the boundary of the tribe of Issachar. This settlement was not assigned to a military clan but was instead allotted to the Gershonite Levites, the group responsible for caring for the tabernacle’s furnishings and tents. Its inclusion in these land distributions highlights the practical provision made for religious service within the tribal territories.
Scripture records Qishyon in only two verses, both found in the book of Joshua. In Joshua 21:32, it is listed among the cities given to the Levites alongside other towns in Issachar and Naphtali. The text also notes an alternative designation for this location, linking it with Kedesh. This dual naming suggests that Qishyon may have been a local identifier or a specific district within the broader area known as Kedesh, reflecting how ancient place names often overlapped or shifted depending on context.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Qishyon means "hard" or "solid," pointing to a specific town on the border of Issachar. Though it appears in only two verses, its story reveals how God cares for practical needs within His community.
This settlement was given not to a military clan but to the Gershonite Levites, who cared for the tabernacle’s furnishings and tents. This shows that spiritual service requires stable, tangible support. The land provided was solid ground for those dedicated to worship.
When you read about these ancient allocations, it reminds us that God provides stability for every role in His body. Whether serving in visible ways or behind the scenes, believers rest on His faithful provision. This history encourages us to trust that our own places of service are held securely by Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Kishion1×
- Kishion1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- קִשְׁי֖וֹן1×
- וְ/קִשְׁי֖וֹן1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 19:20
Rabbith, Kishion, Ebez,
This verse lists Kishion among the territorial boundaries of Issachar, establishing its geographic identity before the Levitical distribution.
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Joshua 21:28
Out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands,
Here the text specifies that Kishion was allocated with pasture lands to the Gershonite Levites, highlighting its role in supporting religious service.