Joshua 13:11

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Joshua 13:11 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

also Gilead and the territory of the Geshurites and Maacathites, all of Mount Hermon, and all Bashan as far as Salecah—

King James Version KJV

And Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maachathites, and all mount Hermon, and all Bashan unto Salcah;

American Standard Version ASV

and Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and all mount Hermon, and all Bashan unto Salecah;

Bible in Basic English BBE

And Gilead, and the land of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and all Mount Hermon, and all Bashan to Salecah;

Free Bible Version FBV

In addition it included Gilead, the land of the Geshurites and Maacathites, all of Mount Hermon, and all of Bashan as far as Salecah,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And Gilead, and the borders of the Geshurites and of the Maachathites, and all mount Hermon, with all Bashan vnto Salcah:

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and Gilead, and the border of the Geshurite, and of the Maachathite, and all mount Hermon, and all Bashan unto Salcah;

World English Bible WEB

and Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and all Mount Hermon, and all Bashan to Salecah;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maachathites, and all mount Hermon, and all Bashan to Salcah;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Galaad, and the borders of Gessuri and Machati, and all mount Hermon, and all Basan as far as Salecha,

Translation for Translators T4T

The Gilead area was also there, and the regions where the people of the Geshur and Maacah people-groups lived, and all of Hermon Mountain and all the Bashan region south to Salecah.

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Joshua 13:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/הַ/גִּלְעָ֞ד וּ/גְב֧וּל הַ/גְּשׁוּרִ֣י וְ/הַ/מַּעֲכָתִ֗י וְ/כֹ֨ל הַ֥ר חֶרְמ֛וֹן וְ/כָל הַ/בָּשָׁ֖ן עַד סַלְכָֽה

וְ/הַ/גִּלְעָ֞ד Gilʻâd H1568 Gilead Conj | Art | N-proper

וּ/גְב֧וּל gᵉbûwl H1366 border Conj | N-ms

הַ/גְּשׁוּרִ֣י Gᵉshûwrîy H1651 Geshurite Art | Ngmsa

וְ/הַ/מַּעֲכָתִ֗י Maʻăkâthîy H4602 Maacathite Conj | Art | Ngmsa

וְ/כֹ֨ל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms

הַ֥ר har H2022 mountain N-ms

חֶרְמ֛וֹן Chermôwn H2768 Hermon N-proper

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms

הַ/בָּשָׁ֖ן Bâshân H1316 Bashan Art | N-proper

עַד ʻad H5704 till Prep

סַלְכָֽה Çalkâh H5548 Salecah N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 13:11

וְ/הַ/גִּלְעָ֞ד Gilʻâd H1568 "Gilead" Conj | Art | N-proper

Gilead refers to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, also the name of three Israelites. It means 'rocky region' and is sometimes called 'Mount Gilead'.

Definition: Gilead = "rocky region" a mountainous region bounded on the west by the Jordan, on the north by Bashan, on the east by the Arabian plateau, and on the south by Moab and Ammon; sometimes called 'Mount Gilead' or the 'land of Gilead' or just 'Gilead'. Divided into north and south Gilead

Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: Gilead, Gileadite. See also: Genesis 31:21; 1 Samuel 11:9; Psalms 60:9.

וּ/גְב֧וּל gᵉbûwl H1366 "border" Conj | N-ms

This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.

Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)

Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.

הַ/גְּשׁוּרִ֣י Gᵉshûwrîy H1651 "Geshurite" Art | Ngmsa

A Geshurite is someone from the land of Geshur or a member of the Geshurite tribe. They lived in an area near the Philistines in south Palestine.

Definition: Group of ge.shur (גְּשׁוּר "Geshur" H1650) § Geshuri or Geshurites 1) inhabitants of Geshur 2) a tribe in south Palestine of or near the Philistines

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Geshuri, Geshurites. See also: Deuteronomy 3:14; Joshua 13:11; 1 Samuel 27:8.

וְ/הַ/מַּעֲכָתִ֗י Maʻăkâthîy H4602 "Maacathite" Conj | Art | Ngmsa

A Maacathite is someone from the city of Maakah, which means 'pressure' or 'she has pressed'. The Maacathites were a group of people living in Transjordan, possibly descendants of Maachah. They're mentioned in the Bible as the 'Maachathite'.

Definition: Group of ma.a.khah (מַעֲכָה "Maacah" H4601R) § Maachathite = "pressure (literally she has pressed)" a people dwelling in Transjordan, probably descendants of Maachah

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Maachathite. See also: Deuteronomy 3:14; 2 Samuel 23:34; Jeremiah 40:8.

וְ/כֹ֨ל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

הַ֥ר har H2022 "mountain" N-ms

A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.

Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount

Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.

חֶרְמ֛וֹן Chermôwn H2768 "Hermon" N-proper

Hermon is a mountain on the northeastern border of Palestine, meaning a sanctuary. It overlooks the city of Dan and is a significant geographical feature in the Bible.

Definition: § Hermon = "a sanctuary" a mountain on the northeastern border of Palestine and Lebanon and overlooking the border city of Dan

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Hermon. See also: Deuteronomy 3:8; Joshua 12:5; Psalms 89:13.

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

הַ/בָּשָׁ֖ן Bâshân H1316 "Bashan" Art | N-proper

Bashan was a fertile region east of the Jordan River, given to the half-tribe of Manasseh. It was known for its fruitfulness and is mentioned in the Bible as a significant area.

Definition: § Bashan = "fruitful" a district east of the Jordan known for its fertility which was given to the half-tribe of Manasseh

Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: Bashan. See also: Numbers 21:33; Joshua 21:27; Psalms 22:13.

עַד ʻad H5704 "till" Prep

This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.

Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)

Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.

סַלְכָֽה Çalkâh H5548 "Salecah" N-proper

Salcah was a town in the Bible, located east of the Jordan River, mentioned in Deuteronomy 3:10 and allocated to the tribe of Gad. It was a place of settlement for the Israelites after they left Egypt.

Definition: § Salcah or Salchah = "migration" a town or district at the extreme eastern limit of Bashan and allocated to the tribe of Gad; modern 'Sulkhad' which is 56 miles (90 km) east of the Jordan at the southern extremity of the Hauran mountain range

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Salcah, Salchah. See also: Deuteronomy 3:10; Joshua 13:11; 1 Chronicles 5:11.

Study Notes — Joshua 13:11

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Joshua 13:11 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Joshua 13:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 13:11
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 13:11
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 13:11
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 13:11
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 13:11

Context — The Inheritance East of the Jordan

9The area from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plateau of Medeba as far as Dibon, 10and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon, as far as the border of the Ammonites;

11also Gilead and the territory of the Geshurites and Maacathites, all of Mount Hermon, and all Bashan as far as Salecah—

12the whole kingdom of Og in Bashan, who had reigned in Ashtaroth and Edrei and had remained as a remnant of the Rephaim. Moses had struck them down and dispossessed them, 13but the Israelites did not drive out the Geshurites or the Maacathites. So Geshur and Maacath dwell among the Israelites to this day.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	1 Chronicles 2:23	But Geshur and Aram captured Havvoth-jair, along with Kenath and its sixty surrounding villages. All these were descendants of Machir the father of Gilead.
2	Joshua 12:2–5	Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along the middle of the valley, up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites), that is, half of Gilead, as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea ), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah. And Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of the Rephaim, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei. He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, all of Bashan up to the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon.
3	Deuteronomy 4:47–48	They took possession of the land belonging to Sihon and to Og king of Bashan—the two Amorite kings across the Jordan to the east— extending from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Siyon (that is, Hermon),

Joshua 13:11 Summary

This verse describes the territory that the Israelites were to occupy, including Gilead, the region of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and the areas of Mount Hermon and Bashan. It highlights the importance of trusting in God's plan and provision, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7, and obeying His commands, as emphasized in Joshua 1:7-8. By studying this verse, we can learn to trust in God's guidance and provision in our own lives, just as the Israelites did. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can apply the principles of faith and obedience in our own journeys, just as the Israelites did in theirs (see Hebrews 11:6).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of Gilead in Joshua 13:11?

Gilead was a region in ancient Israel that held great importance, as seen in Genesis 31:21-25, where it is mentioned as a place of refuge and a symbol of God's provision. In this context, it represents a part of the territory that the Israelites were to occupy.

Who were the Geshurites and Maacathites mentioned in this verse?

The Geshurites and Maacathites were neighboring tribes that lived in the region of Gilead, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 3:14. They were not fully driven out by the Israelites, and as a result, they continued to dwell among them, as stated in Joshua 13:13.

What is the geographical significance of Mount Hermon and Bashan in this verse?

Mount Hermon and Bashan were key geographical features in the region, with Mount Hermon being the highest peak and Bashan being a fertile area, as described in Psalm 89:12. The mention of these locations helps to define the boundaries of the territory that the Israelites were to occupy.

How does this verse relate to the broader context of the book of Joshua?

This verse is part of a larger description of the territories that the Israelites were to occupy, as outlined in Joshua 13:1-14:15. It highlights the importance of obeying God's commands and fully possessing the land, as emphasized in Joshua 1:3-6.

Reflection Questions

What does this verse reveal about God's plan for the Israelites, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
How does the mention of specific geographical locations, such as Mount Hermon and Bashan, help us understand the significance of this verse?
What can we learn from the fact that the Geshurites and Maacathites were not fully driven out by the Israelites, and how can we apply this to our own relationships with others?
In what ways can we, like the Israelites, trust in God's provision and guidance as we navigate our own journeys and challenges?

Gill's Exposition on Joshua 13:11

And Gilead,.... The land of Gilead, which was part of the kingdom of Og, half of which was given to Reuben, and the other half to Gad: and the border of the Geshurites and Maachathites; of which see

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 13:11

And Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maachathites, and all mount Hermon, and all Bashan unto Salcah; Gilead - the southern region of Argob (Lejah). The border of the Geshurites and Maachathites (Deuteronomy 3:13-14).

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 13:11

Maachathites; whose land God had given to the Israelites without Jordan, though they had not yet used the gift of God, nor taken possession of it, as is noted, .

Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 13:11

Joshua 13:11 And Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maachathites, and all mount Hermon, and all Bashan unto Salcah;Ver. 11. And the border of the Geshurites.] Due to Israel, but yet detained from them.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 13:11

Verse 11. Border of the Geshurites] See Clarke on Joshua 12:5.

Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 13:11

9-12. On the places named in these verses see the notes on Joshua 13:16-31, where the tribal territories are fully described.