Joshua 13:1-33

13:1-7 | Even though Israel still had much land yet to be possessed, God promised Joshua that He would give it to them, so he should include the yet-unconquered territory in his division of the land. When God promises something, His children should respond as if He has already done it – because He has.

13:14 | Because they were priests who were to be supported by the people through the tithe, the tribe of Levi was given no inheritance (no land). They were supposed to spend their time and energy serving God and His people in the tabernacle rather than tending land or livestock.

13:22 | The story of Balaam is found in Numbers 22-24. His divided heart, so bent on personal gain, eventually led to his demise as his nation was overtaken by the Israelites.

13:29 | Some of Manasseh’s people settled on the far side of the Jordan River, while half crossed over and were given an inheritance with the rest of the tribes. This geographical separation is why they are referred to as the half tribe of Manasseh.