Joshua 20

Joshua 20:1

Land to Be Divided Beyond the Jordan

The division of the wilderness side of the Jordan is done by Moses (Joshua 13:8). The conquest of the land to be divided in the other side of the Jordan is attributed to Moses (Joshua 13:12). But just like in the land also in the wilderness side of the Jordan all enemies have not been driven out (Joshua 13:13). This is not because of Moses, but because of the unfaithfulness of the people. The power of faith of Moses is not shared by the people.

Joshua 20:2

Land to Be Divided Beyond the Jordan

The division of the wilderness side of the Jordan is done by Moses (Joshua 13:8). The conquest of the land to be divided in the other side of the Jordan is attributed to Moses (Joshua 13:12). But just like in the land also in the wilderness side of the Jordan all enemies have not been driven out (Joshua 13:13). This is not because of Moses, but because of the unfaithfulness of the people. The power of faith of Moses is not shared by the people.

Joshua 20:3

Land to Be Divided Beyond the Jordan

The division of the wilderness side of the Jordan is done by Moses (Joshua 13:8). The conquest of the land to be divided in the other side of the Jordan is attributed to Moses (Joshua 13:12). But just like in the land also in the wilderness side of the Jordan all enemies have not been driven out (Joshua 13:13). This is not because of Moses, but because of the unfaithfulness of the people. The power of faith of Moses is not shared by the people.

Joshua 20:4

The Inheritance of Levi

The Levites, to which we must also count the priests, have no inheritance. They are connected with the sacrificial service. They receive a threefold inheritance: 1. the offerings by fire, 2. the LORD Himself (Joshua 13:33) and 3. the priesthood (Joshua 18:7). It points to the distinction between the blessing and Him Who gives the blessing. With Levi not the inheritance is in the foreground, but the LORD, the Giver of the inheritance.

Joshua 20:5

The Inheritance of Reuben

In conquering the part that Reuben received as inheritance, the Israelites killed Balaam. It seems this was Moses’ last act of war before his death (Numbers 31:1-2; 8). The memory of this deed must be a penetrating warning for the Reubenites to guard themselves against the evil that Balaam managed to do in Israel (Numbers 25:1-3; Numbers 31:16). For us, it means a call to live a holy life in body and spirit: “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Corinthians 7:1).

Joshua 20:6

The Inheritance of Reuben

In conquering the part that Reuben received as inheritance, the Israelites killed Balaam. It seems this was Moses’ last act of war before his death (Numbers 31:1-2; 8). The memory of this deed must be a penetrating warning for the Reubenites to guard themselves against the evil that Balaam managed to do in Israel (Numbers 25:1-3; Numbers 31:16). For us, it means a call to live a holy life in body and spirit: “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Corinthians 7:1).

Joshua 20:7

The Inheritance of Reuben

In conquering the part that Reuben received as inheritance, the Israelites killed Balaam. It seems this was Moses’ last act of war before his death (Numbers 31:1-2; 8). The memory of this deed must be a penetrating warning for the Reubenites to guard themselves against the evil that Balaam managed to do in Israel (Numbers 25:1-3; Numbers 31:16). For us, it means a call to live a holy life in body and spirit: “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Corinthians 7:1).

Joshua 20:8

The Inheritance of Reuben

In conquering the part that Reuben received as inheritance, the Israelites killed Balaam. It seems this was Moses’ last act of war before his death (Numbers 31:1-2; 8). The memory of this deed must be a penetrating warning for the Reubenites to guard themselves against the evil that Balaam managed to do in Israel (Numbers 25:1-3; Numbers 31:16). For us, it means a call to live a holy life in body and spirit: “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Corinthians 7:1).

Joshua 20:9

The Inheritance of Reuben

In conquering the part that Reuben received as inheritance, the Israelites killed Balaam. It seems this was Moses’ last act of war before his death (Numbers 31:1-2; 8). The memory of this deed must be a penetrating warning for the Reubenites to guard themselves against the evil that Balaam managed to do in Israel (Numbers 25:1-3; Numbers 31:16). For us, it means a call to live a holy life in body and spirit: “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Corinthians 7:1).