Joshua 13:32
Joshua 13:32 in Multiple Translations
These were the portions Moses had given them on the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho.
These are the countries which Moses did distribute for inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side Jordan, by Jericho, eastward.
These are the inheritances which Moses distributed in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho, eastward.
These are the heritages of which Moses made distribution in the lowlands of Moab, on the other side of Jordan in Jericho, to the east.
These were the allocations that Moses made when he was in the plains of Moab, on the other side of the Jordan, east of Jericho.
These are the heritages, which Moses did distribute in the plaine of Moab beyond Iorden, toward Iericho Eastward.
These [are] they whom Moses caused to inherit in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan, [by] Jericho, eastward;
These are the inheritances which Moses distributed in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho, eastward.
These are the countries which Moses distributed for inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side of Jordan by Jericho eastward.
This possession Moses divided in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan, over against Jericho on the east side.
Moses had allotted to those tribes the land that was on the plain of the Moab region, on the east side of the Jordan River, across from Jericho.
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Joshua 13:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֕לֶּה
אֲשֶׁר
נִחַ֥ל
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
בְּ/עַֽרְב֣וֹת
מוֹאָ֑ב
מֵ/עֵ֛בֶר
לְ/יַרְדֵּ֥ן
יְרִיח֖וֹ
מִזְרָֽחָ/ה
אֵ֕לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
נִחַ֥ל
nâchal
H5157
to inherit
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
בְּ/עַֽרְב֣וֹת
ʻărâbâh
H6160
plain
Prep | N-fp
מוֹאָ֑ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
מֵ/עֵ֛בֶר
ʻêber
H5676
side
Prep | N-ms
לְ/יַרְדֵּ֥ן
Yardên
H3383
Jordan
Prep | N-proper
יְרִיח֖וֹ
Yᵉrîychôw
H3405
Jericho
N-proper
מִזְרָֽחָ/ה
mizrâch
H4217
east
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 13:32
אֵ֕לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
נִחַ֥ל
nâchal
H5157
"to inherit"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew verb means to inherit or to take possession of something, as seen in the story of the Israelites inheriting the Promised Land in Joshua 1:6. It can also mean to distribute or divide something among people, like the division of the land in Joshua 13-19. The word is used in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take possession, inherit 1a2) to have or get as a possession or property (fig.) 1a3) to divide the land for a possession 1a4) to acquire (testimonies) (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to divide for a possession 1c) (Hithpael) to possess oneself of 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to give as a possession 1d2) to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance 1e) (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for an, by), give for, have, leave for, take (for)) inheritance, (have in, cause to, be made to) possess(-ion). See also: Exodus 23:30; Joshua 17:6; Psalms 69:37.
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
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(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
בְּ/עַֽרְב֣וֹת
ʻărâbâh
H6160
"plain"
Prep | N-fp
The Arabah is a desert plain near the Jordan River, stretching to the Red Sea, and is often translated as wilderness or desert in the Bible. It is mentioned in books like Numbers and Deuteronomy.
Definition: § desert plain, steppe, desert, wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: Arabah, champaign, desert, evening, heaven, plain, wilderness. See also H1026 (בֵּית הָעֲרָבָה). See also: Numbers 22:1; 1 Samuel 23:24; Psalms 68:5.
מוֹאָ֑ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
מֵ/עֵ֛בֶר
ʻêber
H5676
"side"
Prep | N-ms
This word describes a region or side, often referring to the area beyond or across a river, and can be used to describe a location, direction, or perspective.
Definition: : ahead/beyond 1) region beyond or across, side 1a) region across or beyond 1b) side, opposite side
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] against, beyond, by, [idiom] from, over, passage, quarter, (other, this) side, straight. See also: Genesis 50:10; Joshua 22:11; Isaiah 7:20.
לְ/יַרְדֵּ֥ן
Yardên
H3383
"Jordan"
Prep | N-proper
The Jordan River, which runs from Lebanon to the Dead Sea, is a key location in the Bible, including in the stories of Jesus and the Israelites.
Definition: Jordan = "descender" the river of Palestine running from the roots of Anti-Lebanon to the Dead Sea a distance of approx 200 miles (320 km) Also named: Iordanēs (Ἰορδάνης "Jordan" G2446)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Jordan. See also: Genesis 13:10; Joshua 12:1; Psalms 42:7.
יְרִיח֖וֹ
Yᵉrîychôw
H3405
"Jericho"
N-proper
Jericho was a city in Palestine, the first conquered by the Israelites in Canaan. Its name means 'its moon' and it was located near the Jordan River and the Dead Sea.
Definition: Jericho = "its moon" a city 5 miles (8 km) west of the Jordan and 7 miles (11.5 km) north of the Dead Sea and the first city conquered by the Israelites upon entering the promised land of Canaan Also named: Hierichō (Ἱεριχώ "Jericho" G2410)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: Jericho. See also: Numbers 22:1; Joshua 9:3; Jeremiah 39:5.
מִזְרָֽחָ/ה
mizrâch
H4217
"east"
N-ms | Suff
This word means the direction of the sunrise, or east. It is used in the Bible to describe the direction of the sun and the east side of something.
Definition: 1) place of sunrise, east 1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun') 1b) the east (without 'sun') 1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise 1b2) to the east, eastward
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun). See also: Exodus 27:13; 1 Kings 7:25; Psalms 50:1.
Study Notes — Joshua 13:32
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Context — Manasseh’s Eastern Inheritance
30The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities;
31half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir.
32These were the portions Moses had given them on the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho.
33To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, just as He had promised them.Joshua 13:32 Summary
This verse, Joshua 13:32, tells us that Moses gave the tribes of Israel their portions of land on the plains of Moab, near the city of Jericho. This was an important step in the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:1-3. It shows that God was faithful to His people and kept His promises, as also mentioned in Joshua 21:43-45 and Psalm 105:42-45. Just like the Israelites, we can trust that God will provide for us and guide us on our own journey, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the plains of Moab in Joshua 13:32?
The plains of Moab were the location where Moses gave the portions of land to the tribes of Israel, as seen in Joshua 13:32, before they entered the Promised Land, as also mentioned in Deuteronomy 1:5 and Numbers 33:49.
Why is Jericho mentioned in this verse?
Jericho is mentioned in Joshua 13:32 as a geographical reference point to help the Israelites understand the location of the portions of land they were given, as Jericho was a well-known city near the Jordan River, as seen in Joshua 3:1 and Deuteronomy 34:1.
What does this verse reveal about Moses' leadership?
This verse shows that Moses was a faithful leader who followed God's instructions, as seen in Joshua 13:32, and distributed the land according to God's will, as also mentioned in Numbers 34:13 and Deuteronomy 1:38.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Joshua?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Joshua, which tells the story of the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land, as seen in Joshua 1:1-6, and the distribution of the land among the tribes, as mentioned in Joshua 13:1-33 and Joshua 14:1-5.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the way Moses distributed the land among the tribes, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
- How does this verse remind us of God's faithfulness to His people, and what does this mean for us today?
- What role does obedience play in this verse, and how can we cultivate obedience in our own lives, as seen in Joshua 1:7-8 and Matthew 28:20?
- How does this verse fit into the larger story of God's redemption of His people, and what does this mean for our understanding of God's plan, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Revelation 21:1-4?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 13:32
These [are the countries] which Moses did distribute for inheritance in the plains of Moab,.... Which is particularly described, that each might know their proper portion: on the other side Jordan by
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 13:32
These are the countries which Moses did distribute for inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side Jordan, by Jericho, eastward.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 13:32
Joshua 13:32 These [are the countries] which Moses did distribute for inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side Jordan, by Jericho, eastward.Ver. 32. In the plains of Moab.] But lately possessed by the Amorites, and won from them by Israel.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 13:32
OF THE BY MOSES ON THE EAST OF JORDAN (Joshua 13:15-33). (15) Reuben.—See also Numbers 32:33-42 and Deuteronomy 3:16, &c.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 13:32
Verse 32. Which Moses did distribute] Moses had settled every thing relative to these tribes before his death, having appointed them to possess the territories of Og king of Bashan, and Sihon king of the Amorites. For particulars on this chapter, the reader, if he judge it of consequence, may consult Calmet.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 13:32
32. in the plains of Moab] This distribution had been made during the lifetime of Moses in “the plains of Moab,” opposite to the city of Jericho (Numbers 22:1; Numbers 34:15).