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Reuben, Jacob's first son by Leah, lost his inheritance because he slept with his father's concubine (Genesis 29:32; 35:22). As a result, his tribe's inheritance was not very important. Although the tribe received productive land, it was hard to defend from nearby nations. Eventually, the tribe of Reuben lost the southern part to Moab.
As he had promised, God brought Israel into the land. Joshua then focused on dividing the land among Israel's tribes.
The tribal allowances made the covenant of the Israelites with God real. It showed the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Since God owned the land, giving it to the tribes was a gift. God gave them the land to live in and guided its distribution.
In these lists of tribal allowances, the author describes some borders in great detail, allowing them to be mapped. With others, they are less plainly defined.
Events
- Dividing the landc. 1445 BC
Places
Kiriathaim: A Moabite city, later allotted to Reuben Sibmah: Moabite town known for its vineyards Zereth-shahar: A city in Reuben's territory by the Dead Sea
Glossary
Allotment of the Land Ammon, Ammonites Ashtaroth, Ashterathite Joshua (Person) Joshua, Book of Judges, Book of Kerioth Kiriathaim Kirjathaim Numbers, Book of Sebam Sibmah Tribe of Dan Zareth-shahar Zereth-shahar
Topics
Amorites: Allotted to Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh Kirjathaim: Also Called Kiriathaim: A City of the Tribe of Reuben Reubenites: Have Their Inheritance East of the Jordan River Sibmah: A City of the Tribe of Reuben The Amorites: Land of, Given to Reubenites the Tribe of Reuben: Bounds of Their Inheritance Topography of Canaan Zareth-Shahar: A City in the Territory of the Tribe of Reuben