Joshua 13:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Reuben:

American Standard Version (1901)

And Moses gave unto the tribe of the children of Reuben according to their families.

Bible in Basic English

And Moses gave their heritage to the tribe of Reuben by their families.

Free Bible Version

This was the land that Moses allotted to the tribe of Reuben, by families:

Geneva Bible 1599

Moses then gaue vnto the tribe of the children of Reuben inheritance, according to their families.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And Moses gave unto the tribe of the children of Reuben inheritance according to their families.

Translation for Translators

Moses had allotted land to each clan in the tribe of Reuben.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Moses gave an inheritance to the tribe of Reuben, clan by clan.

Noah Webster Bible

And Moses gave to the tribe of the children of Reuben inheritance according to their families.

World English Bible

Moses gave to the tribe of the children of Reuben according to their families.

Young's Literal Translation

And Moses giveth to the tribe of the sons of Reuben, for their families;

Context

Reuben’s Inheritance

¹⁴To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The offerings made by fire to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, just as He had promised them.¹⁵This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Reuben:

Summary

This verse describes the territory allotted to the tribe of Reuben, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites. It signifies the importance of God's faithfulness in honoring His covenant with His people. The detailed account of the land distribution showcases the meticulous planning and provision of God for each tribe. By dividing the land among the tribes, God demonstrates His sovereignty and care for His chosen nation. This verse serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and providing for His people.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

The Possessions of the Two Tribes and a Half. - Jos 13:15-23. The tribe of Reuben received its inheritance in the south-namely, the territory from Aror in the Arnon valley, and from Ar in that valley, onwards, and the plain (table-land) by Medeba (see Jos 13:9), with Heshbon the capital and her towns, i.e., the towns dependent upon it, in the plain. Heshbon, almost in the centre between the Arnon and the Jabbok, was situated upon the border of the inheritance of the Reubenites, and was ceded to the Gadites, who gave it up to the Levites (Jos 21:39; Ch1 6:66 : see at Num 32:37). Dibon, called Dibon of Gad in Num 33:45, because the Gadites had built, i.e., fortified it, was on the south of Heshbon, only an hour from Aror, on the Arnon (Jos 13:9). Bamoth-baal, also called Bamoth simply (Num 21:20; Isa 15:2), is to be sought for on the Jebel Attarus (see at Num 21:20). It was thence that Balaam saw the end of the Israelitish camp (Num 22:41). Bethbaal-meon, the present ruin of Myun, three-quarters of an hour S.E. of Heshbon (see at Num 32:38). Jahza, where Sihon was defeated, was to the east of Medeba, according to the Onom.; and Dibon was on the border of the desert (see at Num 21:23). Kedemoth, on the border of the desert, to the north-west of Kalaat Balua, is to be sought on the northern bank of the Balua, or upper Arnon (see at Num 21:13). Mephaath, where there was a garrison stationed (according to the Onom.) as a defence against the inhabitants of the desert, is to be sought for in the neighbourhood of Jahza, with which it is always associated (Jer 48:21). Kedemoth and Mephaath were given up to the Levites (Jos 21:37; Ch1 6:64).