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Joshua 13:7 Cross-References
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“Now therefore divide this land for an inheritance unto the nine tribes, and the half tribe of Manasseh,”
Joshua 13:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 13:7
God commands Joshua to divide the land among the nine and a half tribes west of Jordan. Reuben, Gad, and half-Manasseh had already received Transjordan territories (13:8-32). The imperative 'divide this land' (challeq et-haarets hazot, חַלֵּק אֶת־הָאָרֶץ הַזֹּאת) demands immediate action despite unconquered areas. This demonstrates faith principle: distribute promised inheritance before complete possession, trusting God to fulfill His word. The land division wasn't based on conquest completion but divine promise certainty. Each tribe received specific boundaries and cities (chapters 14-19), cr...
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Cross-References for Joshua 13:7
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“Benjamin”
“by which you shall divide the land for inheritance according to the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph [shall have two] portions.”
“Unto these the land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names.”
“and to the fewer you shall give the less inheritance: wherever the lot falls to any man”
“and to Eleazar the priest”