New International Version This is the inheritance Moses had given when he was in the plains of Moab across the Jordan east of Jericho. New Living Translation These are the allotments Moses had made while he was on the plains of Moab, across the Jordan River, east of Jericho. English Standard Version These are the inheritances that Moses distributed in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan east of Jericho. Berean Standard Bible These were the portions Moses had given them on the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho. Berean Literal Bible These are that which Moses had distributed as an inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side of the Jordan by Jericho eastward. King James Bible These are the countries which Moses did distribute for inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side Jordan, by Jericho, eastward. New King James Version These are the areas which Moses had distributed as an inheritance in the plains of Moab on the other side of the Jordan, by Jericho eastward. New American Standard Bible These are the territories which Moses apportioned as an inheritance in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho to the east. NASB 1995 These are the territories which Moses apportioned for an inheritance in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho to the east. NASB 1977 These are the territories which Moses apportioned for an inheritance in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho to the east. Legacy Standard Bible These are the territories which Moses apportioned for an inheritance in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho to the east. Amplified Bible These are the territories which Moses distributed as an inheritance in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho to the east. Berean Annotated Bible These were the portions Moses (drawn out) had given them on the plains of Moab (of his father) beyond the Jordan (flowing down), east of Jericho (city of palms). Christian Standard Bible These were the portions Moses gave them on the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan east of Jericho. Holman Christian Standard Bible These were the portions Moses gave them on the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan east of Jericho. American Standard Version These are the inheritances which Moses distributed in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho, eastward. Contemporary English Version That was how Moses divided up the Moab Plains to the east of Jericho on the other side of the Jordan River, so these two and a half tribes would have land of their own. English Revised Version These are the inheritances which Moses distributed in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho, eastward. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is the land that Moses distributed on Moab's plains, east of the Jordan River near Jericho. Good News Translation This is how Moses divided the land east of Jericho and the Jordan when he was in the plains of Moab. International Standard Version These were the allotments that Moses apportioned for an inheritance in the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan River east of Jericho. NET Bible These are the land assignments made by Moses on the plains of Moab east of the Jordan River opposite Jericho. New Heart English Bible These are the inheritances which Moses distributed in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho, eastward. Webster's Bible Translation These are the countries which Moses distributed for inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side of Jordan by Jericho eastward. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThese were the portions Moses had given them on the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho. World English Bible These are the inheritances which Moses distributed in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho, eastward. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThese [are] they whom Moses caused to inherit in the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan, [by] Jericho, eastward; Berean Literal Bible These are that which Moses had distributed as an inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side of the Jordan by Jericho eastward. Young's Literal Translation These are they whom Moses caused to inherit in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan, by Jericho, eastward; Smith's Literal Translation These which Moses caused to inherit in the sterile regions of Moab from beyond Jordan of Jericho from the sunrising. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThis possession Moses divided in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan, over against Jericho on the east side. Catholic Public Domain Version Moses divided this possession, in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan, opposite Jericho on the eastern side. New American Bible These are the heritages which Moses gave when he was in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan east of Jericho. New Revised Standard Version These are the inheritances that Moses distributed in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan east of Jericho. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese two tribes and the half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses gave an inheritance in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan, eastward. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated To these two tribes and to the half tribe Moshe gave an inheritance in the plain of Moab from the Crossing of Jordan from the East OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These are the inheritances which Moses distributed in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho, eastward. Brenton Septuagint Translation These are they whom Moses caused to inherit beyond Jordan in Araboth Moab, beyond Jordan by Jericho eastward. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Manasseh's Eastern Inheritance…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.… Cross References These were the portions Numbers 32:33 So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them. Joshua 14:3-4 For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. / The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds. Moses had given them Joshua 22:4 And now that the LORD your God has given your brothers rest as He promised them, you may return to your homes in the land that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you across the Jordan. Deuteronomy 3:12-13 So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) on the plains of Moab Numbers 33:48-49 They set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. / And there on the plains of Moab they camped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim. Numbers 22:1 Then the Israelites traveled on and camped in the plains of Moab near the Jordan, across from Jericho. beyond the Jordan, Deuteronomy 3:20 until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving them across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you.” Joshua 1:14 Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, east of Jericho. Joshua 4:19 On the tenth day of the first month the people went up from the Jordan and camped at Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho. Joshua 4:13 About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho. Numbers 34:14-15 For the tribes of the Reubenites and Gadites, along with the half-tribe of Manasseh, have already received their inheritance. / These two and a half tribes have received their inheritance across the Jordan from Jericho, toward the sunrise.” Deuteronomy 29:8 We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. Numbers 32:29-32 And Moses said to them, “If the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, with every man armed for battle before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, then you are to give them the land of Gilead as a possession. / But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.” / The Gadites and Reubenites replied, “As the LORD has spoken to your servants, so we will do. … Deuteronomy 3:8-10 At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites the land across the Jordan, from the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Hermon— / which the Sidonians call Sirion but the Amorites call Senir— / all the cities of the plateau, all of Gilead, and all of Bashan as far as the cities of Salecah and Edrei in the kingdom of Og. Numbers 21:21-35 Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, / “Let us pass through your land. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.” / But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. … Deuteronomy 2:24-37 “Arise, set out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have delivered into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle. / This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.” / So from the Wilderness of Kedemoth I sent messengers with an offer of peace to Sihon king of Heshbon, saying, … Treasury of Scripture These are the countries which Moses did distribute for inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side Jordan, by Jericho, eastward. Jump to Previous Allotted Apportioned Caused Countries Distribute Distributed Distribution East Eastward Heritages Inherit Inheritance Inheritances Jericho Jordan Lowlands Moab Moses Plains Side TerritoriesJump to Next Allotted Apportioned Caused Countries Distribute Distributed Distribution East Eastward Heritages Inherit Inheritance Inheritances Jericho Jordan Lowlands Moab Moses Plains Side TerritoriesJoshua 13 1. The bounds of the land not yet conquered8. The inheritance of the two tribes and a half 14. The Lord and his sacrifices are the inheritance of Levi 15. The bounds of the inheritance of Reuben 22. Balaam slain 24. The bounds of the inheritance of God 29. and of the half tribe of Manasseh These were the portions Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh received their inherited territories east of the Jordan. Their settlement fulfilled the arrangement made before Israel entered Canaan. Num 32:33 So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites… Moses had given them Moses assigned these lands at the request of the eastern tribes, after they pledged to help the other tribes conquer the land west of the Jordan. This was among his final acts of leadership before his death. Jos 22:4 And now that the LORD your God has given your brothers rest… on the plains of Moab Israel camped in this region opposite Jericho during its final preparations to enter Canaan. There Moses gave his last instructions to the nation. Num 33:48-49 They set out from the mountains of Abarim… beyond the Jordan, The territory lay on the river’s eastern side, outside the main land of Canaan that Joshua would later distribute among the remaining tribes. Deu 3:20 until the LORD gives rest to your brothers… east of Jericho. From this location, Israel stood within sight of the land they were about to enter, with Jericho guarding the western approach across the river. Jos 4:19 On the tenth day of the first month the people went up… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who, under God's guidance, led them out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He is responsible for distributing the inheritances east of the Jordan. 2. Plains of Moab A region east of the Jordan River, where the Israelites camped before entering the Promised Land. It is significant as the place where Moses gave his final instructions. 3. Jordan River A major geographical boundary for the Israelites, symbolizing the transition from the wilderness to the Promised Land. 4. Jericho A city located near the Jordan River, known for its walls that fell after the Israelites marched around them, marking the beginning of their conquest of Canaan. 5. Inheritance Refers to the land allocations given to the tribes of Israel, a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land for his descendants. Teaching Points Faithfulness in LeadershipMoses exemplifies faithful leadership by ensuring the tribes receive their inheritances as God commanded, even though he would not enter the Promised Land himself. God's Promises Fulfilled The distribution of land is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham and his descendants. Preparation for Transition The allocation of land east of the Jordan prepares the Israelites for their transition into the Promised Land, teaching us the importance of preparation in our spiritual journeys. Obedience to God's Commands The tribes' willingness to settle as instructed by Moses reflects obedience, a key aspect of living a life pleasing to God. Community and Cooperation The distribution of land required cooperation among the tribes, highlighting the importance of unity and working together in the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 13:32?2. How does Joshua 13:32 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What lessons on leadership can we learn from Joshua's role in this passage? 4. How does Joshua 13:32 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis? 5. How can we apply the division of land to our spiritual inheritance today? 6. What does Joshua 13:32 teach about God's provision for His people? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 13:32 in the context of Israel's territorial inheritance? 8. How does Joshua 13:32 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 9. What historical evidence supports the land distribution described in Joshua 13:32? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 13? Verse 32. - Moses (see Numbers 22:1; Numbers 34:15). Plains. Hebrew, Araboth (see Joshua 3:16.)
Joshua 13:32 caps a record of territory already granted to Reuben, Gad, and half-Manasseh. Each phrase layers assurance that God’s covenant promises are precise, historically anchored, and faithfully administered through His chosen leaders. The verse roots Israel’s identity in land tangibly received before the Jordan crossing and prepares readers to trust the same faithfulness for all remaining inheritances. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Theseאֵ֕לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those {were the portions} Moses מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver had given them נִחַ֥ל (ni·ḥal) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5157: To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate on the plains בְּעַֽרְב֣וֹת (bə·‘ar·ḇō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 6160: Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee of Moab מוֹאָ֑ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled beyond מֵעֵ֛בֶר (mê·‘ê·ḇer) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5676: A region across, on the opposite side the Jordan, לְיַרְדֵּ֥ן (lə·yar·dên) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine east מִזְרָֽחָה׃ (miz·rā·ḥāh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 4217: Place of sunrise, the east of Jericho. יְרִיח֖וֹ (yə·rî·ḥōw) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua Additonal Resources Joshua 13:32 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 13:32 Bible Gateway Joshua 13:32 Bible.com Joshua 13:32 NIV |
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