Judges 2:6

Modern

After Joshua had dismissed the people, the Israelites went out to take possession of the land, each to his own inheritance.

Traditional

And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land.

Literal

And Joshua dismissed the people, and the sons of Israel went each to his own inheritance to possess the land.

Latin

Dimisit ergo Josue populum, et abierunt filii Israël unusquisque in possessionem suam, ut obtinerent eam:

Hebrew

English

After Joshua had dismissed the people, the Israelites went out to take possession of the land, each to his own inheritance.

The second prologue continues from the events of Joshua 23–24 (see study note on Judges 1:1–3:6). It introduces a third generation (Judges 2:10) who did not personally witness the Lord’s mighty acts.

Theme notes and profiles

Joshua 24:28–31
Then Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance.
Joshua 22:6
So Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, and they went to their homes.

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