Joshua 19:40
Joshua 19:40 in Multiple Translations
The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan:
¶ And the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.
For the tribe of Dan by their families the seventh heritage came out;
The seventh lot cast went to the tribe of Dan, by families.
The seuenth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.
For the tribe of the sons of Dan, for their families, hath the seventh lot gone out;
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.
And the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.
The seventh lot came out to the tribe of the children of Dan by their families:
The seventh/last tribe that was allotted land was the tribe of Dan. Each of the clans in that tribe was allotted some of the land.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 19:40
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Joshua 19:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
בְנֵי
דָ֖ן
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
יָצָ֖א
הַ/גּוֹרָ֥ל
הַ/שְּׁבִיעִֽי
לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Prep | N-ms
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
דָ֖ן
Dân
H1835
Dan
N-proper
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
יָצָ֖א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
הַ/גּוֹרָ֥ל
gôwrâl
H1486
allotted
Art | N-ms
הַ/שְּׁבִיעִֽי
shᵉbîyʻîy
H7637
seventh
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 19:40
לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
דָ֖ן
Dân
H1835
"Dan"
N-proper
Dan was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Dan was known for its skills in warfare and is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Dan living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.6; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Naphtali (H5321); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hushim (H2366B) § Dan = "a judge" 1) the 5th son of Jacob, the 1st of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid 2) the tribe descended from Dan, the son of Jacob 3) a city in Dan, the most northern landmark of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: Daniel See also: Genesis 14:14; Judges 13:25; Jeremiah 4:15.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
יָצָ֖א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
הַ/גּוֹרָ֥ל
gôwrâl
H1486
"allotted"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a pebble or small stone used for making decisions by casting lots. It symbolizes a portion or destiny assigned by chance, like the drawing of lots to determine an outcome. This concept is central to ancient Israelite decision-making practices.
Definition: 1) lot 1a) lot-pebbles used for systematically making decisions 2) portion 2a) lot, portion (thing assigned by casting lots) 2b) recompense, retribution
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: lot. See also: Leviticus 16:8; Judges 1:3; Psalms 16:5.
הַ/שְּׁבִיעִֽי
shᵉbîyʻîy
H7637
"seventh"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for seventh, this term is an ordinal number used to describe something in the seventh position. It appears in the Bible as seventh time.
Definition: 1) seventh 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: seventh (time). See also: Genesis 2:2; Numbers 29:12; Jeremiah 28:17.
Study Notes — Joshua 19:40
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Context — Dan’s Inheritance
38Iron, Migdal-el, Horem, Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh. There were nineteen cities, along with their villages.
39This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, including these cities and their villages.
40The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan:
41The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, 42Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,Joshua 19:40 Summary
This verse tells us that the tribe of Dan received the seventh lot when the Israelites divided the land. This means that God had a special plan for the tribe of Dan, just like He has a plan for each of us (Jeremiah 29:11). The tribe of Dan had to trust God and follow His leading to receive their inheritance, just like we have to trust God to receive our spiritual inheritance in Christ (Ephesians 1:11). By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's sovereignty and how He guides our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the seventh lot in Joshua 19:40?
The seventh lot signifies the order in which the tribe of Dan received their inheritance, as the Israelites divided the land according to God's command (Joshua 13:1-7, Numbers 26:52-56).
Why did the tribe of Dan receive their inheritance after other tribes?
The Bible does not provide a specific reason for the order of inheritance, but it may be related to the size of the tribes or their proximity to the tabernacle (Numbers 2:1-31, Deuteronomy 33:1-29).
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Joshua?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites taking possession of the Promised Land, as God had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis 12:7, Exodus 32:13, Joshua 1:1-6).
What can we learn about God's sovereignty from this verse?
This verse demonstrates God's sovereignty over the affairs of nations and His people, as He guides the distribution of the land according to His will (Proverbs 16:9, Jeremiah 29:11).
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's plan for the nation of Israel, and how does it relate to His larger plan for humanity?
- How does the concept of inheritance in this verse apply to our lives as believers, in light of our inheritance in Christ (Ephesians 1:11, Colossians 1:12)?
- What role does faith and trust play in receiving our spiritual inheritance, just as the tribe of Dan received their physical inheritance?
- How can we apply the principles of God's sovereignty and guidance in this verse to our own lives and decisions?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 19:40
[And] the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan,.... Which was the last lot drawn, and which appointed an inheritance to this tribe: according to their families; the number of them.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 19:40
And the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families. The seventh lot came out for the tribe ... of Dan.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 19:40
Joshua 19:40 [And] the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.Ver. 40. For the tribe of the children of Dan.] Who also, as well as Simeon, had various cities taken out of the first lot of the tribe of Judah. See on Joshua 19:1.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 19:40
(40) The seventh lot . . . of the children of Dan.—Dan was the most numerous tribe, next to Judah, in each census taken during the exodus. (See Numbers 1, 26) This tribe had also had a post of honour in being commander of the rear-guard during the march. A similar post is here assigned to Dan in Palestine, viz., next to Judah, on the side of the Philistine territory. The Philistines were the most powerful and warlike of the unconquered nations of Palestine. The wisdom of guarding Israel on their frontier by the two strongest of the tribes is manifest. It was Samson, a Danite, who began to deliver Israel from them, and David completed the work. Though there were Philistine wars in the time of the later kings, they never had dominion over Israel after David’s time.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 19:40
40–48. The Inheritance of the Tribe of Dan 40. the seventh lot] came out to the smallest of all the tribes, that of Dan, descended from the fifth son of Jacob. The position of the tribe during the march through the wilderness had been on the north side of the Tabernacle, the hindmost of the long procession between Naphtali and Asher. At the census in the desert it was the most numerous of all the tribes with the exception of Judah, containing 62,700 men able to bear arms.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 19:40
DAN’S LOT, Joshua 19:40-48.[The territory assigned to Dan was the smallest of all the tribe divisions. But it was not without advantages.