Joshua 18:4
Joshua 18:4 in Multiple Translations
Appoint three men from each tribe, and I will send them out to survey the land and map it out, according to the inheritance of each. Then they will return to me
Give out from among you three men for each tribe: and I will send them, and they shall rise, and go through the land, and describe it according to the inheritance of them; and they shall come again to me.
Appoint for you three men of each tribe: and I will send them, and they shall arise, and walk through the land, and describe it according to their inheritance; and they shall come unto me.
Take from among you three men from every tribe; and I will send them to go through the land and make a record of it for distribution as their heritage; then let them come back to me.
Choose three men from each tribe and I will send them out to explore the land. Then they can write a description regarding the land allocations and bring it to me.
Giue from among you for euery tribe three men, that I may sende them, and that they may rise, and walke through the land, and distribute it according to their inheritance, and returne to me.
Give for you three men for a tribe, and I send them, and they rise and go up and down through the land, and describe it according to their inheritance, and come in unto me,
Appoint for yourselves three men from each tribe. I will send them, and they shall arise, walk through the land, and describe it according to their inheritance; then they shall come to me.
Select from among you three men for each tribe: and I will send them, and they shall rise, and go through the land, and describe it according to the inheritance of them, and they shall come again to me.
Choose of every tribe three men, that I may send them, and they may go and compass the land, and mark it out according to the number of each multitude: and bring back to me what they have marked out.
Choose three men from each of your seven tribes. Then I will send them to explore the parts of the land which you have not occupied yet. When they finish exploring it, they must write a report, in which they will ◄make a map/show the boundaries► of the land that each tribe wants to receive.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 18:4
Study Notes — Joshua 18:4
- Context
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- Joshua 18:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 18:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 18:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 18:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 18:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 18:4
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 18:4
- Barnes' Notes on Joshua 18:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 18:4
- Sermons on Joshua 18:4
Context — The Remainder Divided
4Appoint three men from each tribe, and I will send them out to survey the land and map it out, according to the inheritance of each. Then they will return to me
5and divide the land into seven portions. Judah shall remain in their territory in the south, and the house of Joseph shall remain in their territory in the north. 6When you have mapped out the seven portions of land and brought it to me, I will cast lots for you here in the presence of the LORD our God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 18:6 | When you have mapped out the seven portions of land and brought it to me, I will cast lots for you here in the presence of the LORD our God. |
| 2 | Joshua 4:2 | “Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe, |
| 3 | Joshua 18:3 | So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you? |
| 4 | Numbers 1:4 | And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you. |
| 5 | Numbers 13:2 | “Send out for yourself men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each of their fathers’ tribes send one man who is a leader among them.” |
| 6 | Joshua 3:12 | Now choose twelve men from the tribes of Israel, one from each tribe. |
| 7 | Joshua 18:9 | So the men departed and went throughout the land, mapping it city by city into seven portions. Then they returned with the document to Joshua at the camp in Shiloh. |
Joshua 18:4 Summary
In Joshua 18:4, Joshua is instructing the Israelites to appoint three men from each tribe to survey the land and map it out, so that each tribe can receive its rightful inheritance. This is similar to how God instructed the Israelites to divide the land in Numbers 26:52-56. By doing this, Joshua is showing that he trusts in God's plan and is following His instructions, just like we should trust in God's plan for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11). As we reflect on this verse, we can learn to trust in God's sovereignty and to be good stewards of the resources He has given us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Joshua appoint three men from each tribe to survey the land?
Joshua appointed three men from each tribe to ensure that the land was divided fairly and that each tribe received its rightful inheritance, as promised by God in Deuteronomy 1:38 and Numbers 26:52-56.
What was the purpose of mapping out the land according to the inheritance of each tribe?
The purpose was to prepare for the division of the land among the seven remaining tribes, as instructed by God in Joshua 18:5 and Leviticus 25:23, to ensure that each tribe had a place to call their own.
Why did the surveyors need to return to Joshua after mapping out the land?
The surveyors needed to return to Joshua so that he could cast lots for them in the presence of the Lord, as instructed in Joshua 18:6, to determine the final division of the land among the tribes, trusting in God's sovereignty as seen in Proverbs 16:33.
How does this verse relate to the concept of stewardship in the Bible?
This verse relates to the concept of stewardship in that the Israelites were entrusted with the land by God, and they were responsible for managing it wisely, as seen in Genesis 1:28 and Psalm 24:1, to bring glory to God and to fulfill their role as His people.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be a good steward of the resources God has given me, just like the Israelites were to be good stewards of the land?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty, like Joshua did, when faced with uncertain or challenging situations?
- What are some things that I can do to prepare myself for the tasks and responsibilities that God has given me, just like the surveyors prepared the land for division?
- In what ways can I seek God's guidance and wisdom, as Joshua did, when making important decisions or facing difficult choices?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 18:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 18:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 18:4
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 18:4
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 18:4
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 18:4
Barnes' Notes on Joshua 18:4
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 18:4
Sermons on Joshua 18:4
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Holy Spirit, Church and Nations - Part 6 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of standing fully assured in one's faith. He refers to the book of Joshua and connects it to the verses in Colossians 2:1-3. T |
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Joshua Chapter 6 Possessing the Inheritance by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of not only conquering but also possessing the spiritual inheritance that God has promised to His people. He draws parallels between the Isra |
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Possessing the Inheritance by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of not only conquering but also possessing the spiritual inheritance that God has promised to His people. He draws parallels between the Isra |
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Joshua Redivivus by Alexander Whyte | Alexander Whyte preaches about Samuel Rutherford, a spy and pioneer for God's people, who was chosen to experience banishment and exile in Aberdeen, to bring back a report of that |
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Truths From Israel's History, Part 2 - Gilgal by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on four stories from the Bible: the crossing of the Jordan River, the setting up of the base camp at Gilgal, the taking of Jericho, and the defe |




