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Joshua 18:6 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Joshua 18:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 18 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Ye shall therefore describe the land into seven parts, and bring the description hither to me, that I may cast lots for you here before the LORD our God.”
Joshua 18:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 18:6
Describe the land into seven parts, and bring the description hither to me, that I may cast lots for you here before the LORD our God—The methodology combines human survey (katav, written description) with divine selection (goral, גּוֹרָל, 'lot/sacred lot'). Before the LORD (lifnei YHWH) indicates this isn't gambling but sacred discernment.Casting lots acknowledged God's sovereignty over inheritance (Proverbs 16:33). Human work (surveying) prepares for divine decision (allotment). This models decision-making: gather facts diligently, then submit to God's will. The apostles used lots similarly ...
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Cross-References for Joshua 18:6
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“as Yahweh commanded by Moses”
“And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the LORD: and there Joshua divided the land unto the children of Israel according to their divisions.”
“he gave them their land for an inheritance”
“and keeps strong ones apart.”
“but its every decision is from Yahweh.”
“and to the fewer you shall give the less inheritance: wherever the lot falls to any man”
“To you I will give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;”
“and went: and Joshua charged those who went to describe the land”
“and to the fewer you shall give the less inheritance: to everyone according to those who were numbered of him shall his inheritance be given.”
“saying”