Jos 13:7 | MHM | STEP | Joshua 13:7 – The Distribution of Canaan This section explains God’s command to Joshua to divide the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel, including land that was not yet conquered. God wanted the people to trust Him and claim what was already won, while waiting for the rest to be conquered in the future. The land was to be divided fairly, by God’s direction through casting lots, so that every tribe would have its own portion and disputes would be avoided. The chapter also reviews the territory on the east side of the Jordan that Moses had already assigned to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, and then describes in detail the land given to each group. v. 7 : God tells Joshua to start dividing the land among the tribes, even though some of it is not yet conquered ( v. 7 ). Joshua must trust that God will help Israel take the rest later. The people should enjoy what they have now and wait patiently for more.

‏ Joshua 13:7

Joshua 13:7 – The Distribution of Canaan

This section explains God’s command to Joshua to divide the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel, including land that was not yet conquered. God wanted the people to trust Him and claim what was already won, while waiting for the rest to be conquered in the future. The land was to be divided fairly, by God’s direction through casting lots, so that every tribe would have its own portion and disputes would be avoided. The chapter also reviews the territory on the east side of the Jordan that Moses had already assigned to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, and then describes in detail the land given to each group.

v. 7: God tells Joshua to start dividing the land among the tribes, even though some of it is not yet conquered (v. 7 ^a). Joshua must trust that God will help Israel take the rest later. The people should enjoy what they have now and wait patiently for more.