Joshua 13-14
This year, I plan on reading the Old Testament of the Bible within the 2012 calendar year. Follow me on this journey!
Scripture Thought (What I Learned):
Chapter 13: Inheritance: Reuben, Gad and
Manasseh
The Israelites
are following the commandments of God and are doing well, however there is land
to still be taken. Joshua at this point is "...old
and stricken in years..." (Joshua 13:1). The lands are yet to be possessed,
and some of the inhabitants are yet to be expelled and/or killed. The Inheritances
of Reuben, Gad and half of the tribe of Manasseh are outlined.
The Divison
of the Land east of Jordan (13:8-33)
Chapter 14: Land Divided
The Land
is divided (by lot) among nine and a half tribes. Caleb, for its faithfulness receives
the land of Caleb as a reward.
Joshua 14:6-15
- Caleb was part of the original spies who were sent into the promised land, Caleb
reminds Joshua that he brought back good news, saying that with the Lord they could
conquer the people, while the other spies brought back an evil report. Because of
this Caleb is rewarded.
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