Joshua 18:10

Translations

Modern

And Joshua cast lots for them in the presence of the LORD at Shiloh, where he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And Joshua cast for them lots in Shiloh before the face of YHWH, and there Joshua divided the land to the sons of Israel according to their divisions.

Latin

Qui misit sortes coram Domino in Silo, divisitque terram filiis Israël in septem partes.

Original

Hebrew

English

And Joshua cast lots for them in the presence of the LORD at Shiloh, where he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions.

Notes

Joshua 14:1–19:51

The allotment of land to the tribes on the west side of the Jordan describes what God intended for each tribe to possess.
The one narrating the story begins this section with Caleb receiving land and ends with Joshua receiving land (14:6–15; 19:49–51). Only Caleb and Joshua had shown faith in God that Israel could conquer the land (Numbers 13:30; 14:6–9).

Joshua 13:1–21:45

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Joshua Inheriting the Land

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When you have mapped out the seven portions of land and brought it to me, I will cast lots for you here in the presence of the LORD our God.
Ezekiel 47:22
You shall allot it as an inheritance for yourselves and for the foreigners who dwell among you and who have children. You are to treat them as native-born Israelites; along with you, they shall be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel.
Joshua 18:8
As the men got up to go out, Joshua commanded them to map out the land, saying, “Go and survey the land, map it out, and return to me. Then I will cast lots for you here in Shiloh in the presence of the LORD.”
Matthew 27:35
When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.
Psalm 47:4
He chooses our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom He loves. Selah
John 17:2
For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.
Psalm 16:5–6
The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.
Psalm 61:5
For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.
Proverbs 18:18
Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
Ezekiel 48:29
This is the land you are to allot as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel, and these will be their portions,” declares the Lord GOD.

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Joshua: Moses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan

Places

Shiloh: Israelite sanctuary and assembly point during the judges' period

Glossary

Allotment of the Land Joshua (Person) Joshua, Book of Judges, Book of Shiloh Tribe of Dan

Topics

Shiloh: City of Ephraim, North of Beth-El: Tabernacle Located At The Lot: The Land of Canaan Divided Among Tribes By

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