Joshua 1:12
Joshua 1:12 in Multiple Translations
But to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said,
¶ And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,
And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,
And to the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said,
But to the tribes of Reuben and Gad, and half of the tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said,
And vnto the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to halfe the tribe of Manasseh spake Ioshua, saying,
And to the Reubenite, and to the Gadite, and to the half of the tribe of Manasseh, hath Joshua spoken, saying,
Joshua spoke to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh, saying,
And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spoke Joshua, saying,
And he said to the Rubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasses:
But to the clans that were descendants of Reuben and Gad, and to the half clan that were descendants of Manasseh, Joshua said,
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וְ/לָ/רֽאוּבֵנִי֙
וְ/לַ/גָּדִ֔י
וְ/לַ/חֲצִ֖י
שֵׁ֣בֶט
הַֽ/מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
אָמַ֥ר
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וְ/לָ/רֽאוּבֵנִי֙
Rᵉʼûwbênîy
H7206
Reubenite
Conj | Prep | Ngmsa
וְ/לַ/גָּדִ֔י
Gâdîy
H1425
Gad
Conj | Prep | Ngmsa
וְ/לַ/חֲצִ֖י
chêtsîy
H2677
half
Conj | Prep | N-ms
שֵׁ֣בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
N-ms
הַֽ/מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
Art | N-proper
אָמַ֥ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
Joshua
N-proper
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 1:12
וְ/לָ/רֽאוּבֵנִי֙
Rᵉʼûwbênîy
H7206
"Reubenite"
Conj | Prep | Ngmsa
A Reubenite is a descendant of Reuben, son of Israel and Leah, first mentioned in Genesis 29:32. Reubenites are part of the tribe of Reuben, living during the time of the Patriarchs. They are named after their ancestor Reuben.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Reuben living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.32; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hanoch (H2585J), Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) Group of re.u.ven (רְאוּבֵן "Reuben" H7205) § Reubenite, of Reuben "behold a son" a descendant of Reuben the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: children of Reuben, Reubenites. See also: Numbers 26:7; Joshua 13:8; 1 Chronicles 27:16.
וְ/לַ/גָּדִ֔י
Gâdîy
H1425
"Gad"
Conj | Prep | Ngmsa
The term Gad refers to the descendants of Gad, one of the twelve sons of Israel. The Gadites were a tribe that lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 30:11. They were part of the Israelite community.
Definition: Spomeone from the tribe of Gad living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.11; son of: Israel (H3478) and Zilpah (H2153); brother of: Asher (H0836); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Ziphion (H6837), Haggi (H2291), Shuni (H7764), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692) Another name of gad (גָּד "Gad" H1410G) § Gadite = "an invader: a troop: fortune" one of the tribe descended from Gad
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Gadites, children of Gad. See also: Numbers 34:14; Joshua 22:1; 1 Chronicles 26:32.
וְ/לַ/חֲצִ֖י
chêtsîy
H2677
"half"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This word means half or middle, describing a division or a part of something. It is used to talk about physical things or time, like half of the day. The Bible uses it in various contexts.
Definition: 1) half 1a) half 1b) middle
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. See also: Exodus 12:29; Ruth 3:8; Psalms 102:25.
שֵׁ֣בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
N-ms
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
הַֽ/מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
Art | N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
אָמַ֥ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
"Joshua"
N-proper
Joshua was a leader in the Bible, first mentioned in Ezra 2:2, who helped the Israelites return from exile. His name means Jehovah is salvation, and he is also known as Jeshua in some parts of the Bible. He was a key figure in the conquest of Canaan.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; son of: Jehozadak (H3087); father of: Joiakim (H3113); also called Jeshua at Ezr.2.2; 3.2,8; 4.3; 5.2; 1x12.1,7,10,26; § Joshua or Jehoshua = "Jehovah is salvation" 1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan 2) a resident of Beth-shemesh on whose land the Ark of the Covenant came to a stop after the Philistines returned it 3) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration 4) governor of Jerusalem under king Josiah who gave his name to a gate of the city of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Joshua. Compare H1954 (הוֹשֵׁעַ), H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ). See also: Exodus 17:9; Joshua 9:15; Zechariah 6:11.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Joshua 1:12
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- Joshua 1:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 1:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 1:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 1:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 1:12
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 1:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 1:12
- Sermons on Joshua 1:12
Context — Joshua Takes Charge
10Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people:
11“Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you will cross the Jordan to go in and take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.’”
12But to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said,
13“Remember what Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you when he said, ‘The LORD your God will give you rest, and He will give you this land.’ 14Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them,Cross References
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| 1 | Numbers 32:20–22 | Moses replied, “If you will do this—if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for battle, and if every one of your armed men crosses the Jordan before the LORD, until He has driven His enemies out before Him, then when the land is subdued before the LORD, you may return and be free of obligation to the LORD and to Israel. And this land will belong to you as a possession before the LORD. |
Joshua 1:12 Summary
In Joshua 1:12, Joshua is addressing the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, reminding them of their responsibilities to help the other tribes conquer the land west of the Jordan, as promised in Deuteronomy 3:12-20. This verse shows that Joshua was a wise and thoughtful leader who cared about all the tribes and wanted to make sure they worked together. Just like these tribes, we have our own roles to play in serving God and supporting one another, as seen in Romans 12:4-5 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. By following Joshua's example, we can learn to be more mindful of our own responsibilities and how we can work together with others to achieve great things for God.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Joshua single out the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Joshua 1:12?
Joshua addressed these tribes specifically because they had been given land on the east side of the Jordan River, as recorded in Deuteronomy 3:12-20 and Joshua 13:8-33, and he needed to remind them of their responsibilities to help the other tribes conquer the land west of the Jordan.
What was the relationship between these tribes and the rest of the Israelites?
The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh were part of the Israelite community, but they had been allocated land on the east side of the Jordan, as seen in Numbers 32:1-42 and Deuteronomy 3:12-20, and Joshua was reminding them of their commitment to support their brothers in the conquest of Canaan.
How does this verse relate to the overall conquest of Canaan?
This verse is a crucial part of the conquest narrative, as it highlights the importance of unity and cooperation among the Israelite tribes, as commanded in Leviticus 26:8 and Deuteronomy 32:30, and sets the stage for the events that will unfold in the following chapters of Joshua.
What can we learn from Joshua's leadership in this verse?
Joshua's leadership in this verse demonstrates his attention to detail, his commitment to following God's commands, as seen in Joshua 1:7-8, and his ability to motivate and direct the different tribes towards a common goal, which are all essential qualities for effective leadership, as emphasized in Proverbs 24:3-4 and 1 Timothy 4:12-13.
Reflection Questions
- How do I, like the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, need to remember my responsibilities to support my fellow believers in our shared mission?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my commitment to following God's commands, just as Joshua did in this verse?
- How can I, like Joshua, effectively motivate and direct others towards a common goal, while still being sensitive to their unique needs and circumstances?
- What are some ways that I can apply the principles of unity and cooperation seen in this verse to my own relationships and community?
- How can I balance my own needs and responsibilities with the need to support and help others, as the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh were called to do?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 1:12
And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh,.... Who were settled on that side Jordan where Israel now were: spake Joshua, saying; as follows.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 1:12
And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying, And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 1:12
Joshua 1:12 And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,Ver. 12. And to the Reubenites,] i.e., To the rulers of their tribes, who were their representatives.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 1:12
(12) To the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua.—The reference to Numbers 32 explains this order. We have only to observe that these two tribes and a half were not forbidden to leave a sufficient number of their fighting men to protect their homes and families. (See on Joshua 4:12.)
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 1:12
12. the Reubenites] Gadites, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh, on account of their wealth in flocks and herds (Numbers 32:16; Numbers 32:24), had received already their possessions in “the forest-land,” “the pastureland” of the country beyond the Jordan, the territory of the conquered kings Sihon and Og. The remote downs of this portion of Palestine received a special name, “Mishor,” expressive of their contrast with the rough and rocky soil of the west. “The vast herds of wild cattle which then wandered through the woods, as those of Scotland through its ancient forests, were in like manner, at once the terror and pride of the Israelite,—“the fat bulls of Bashan.” The king of Moab was but a “great sheep-master,” and “rendered” for tribute a “hundred thousand lambs, and an hundred thousand rams, with the wool” (2 Kings 3:4). And still the countless herds and flocks may be seen, droves of cattle moving on like troops of soldiers, descending at sunset to drink of the springs—literally, in the language of the Prophet, “rams and lambs, and goats, and bullocks, all of them fatlings of Bashan” (Ezekiel 39:18). See Dean Stanley’s Lectures on the Jewish Church, i. 217, 218; Sinai and Palestine, App. § vi.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 1:12
ADDRESS TO THE TRANS- TRIBES, Joshua 1:12-15.Palestine, east of the Jordan, had already been conquered, and allotted, at their earnest request, to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of
Sermons on Joshua 1:12
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Walking Through the Valley of Weeping by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the lack of passion and vision among the people. He highlights how everyone is focused on their own interests and there is a loss of concern f |