Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “As for all the inhabitants of the mountain regions from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, that is, all the Sidonians, I myself will drive them out before the Israelites. Be sure to allocate this land to Israel for an inheritance, as I have instructed you, New Living Translation and all the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, including all the land of the Sidonians. “I myself will drive these people out of the land ahead of the Israelites. So be sure to give this land to Israel as a special possession, just as I have commanded you. English Standard Version all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, even all the Sidonians. I myself will drive them out from before the people of Israel. Only allot the land to Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded you. Berean Standard Bible All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim—all the Sidonians—I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you. Berean Literal Bible All those dwelling in the hill country from Lebanon as far as Misrephoth-maim—all the Sidonians—I will drive them out from before the sons of Israel; only divide it by lot to Israel as an inheritance, as I have commanded you. King James Bible All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon unto Misrephothmaim, and all the Sidonians, them will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only divide thou it by lot unto the Israelites for an inheritance, as I have commanded thee. New King James Version all the inhabitants of the mountains from Lebanon as far as the Brook Misrephoth, and all the Sidonians—them I will drive out from before the children of Israel; only divide it by lot to Israel as an inheritance, as I have commanded you. New American Standard Bible All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon as far as Misrephoth-maim, all the Sidonians, I will drive out from the sons of Israel; only allot it to Israel as an inheritance as I have commanded you. NASB 1995 “All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon as far as Misrephoth-maim, all the Sidonians, I will drive them out from before the sons of Israel; only allot it to Israel for an inheritance as I have commanded you. NASB 1977 “All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon as far as Misrephoth-maim, all the Sidonians, I will drive them out from before the sons of Israel; only allot it to Israel for an inheritance as I have commanded you. Legacy Standard Bible All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon as far as Misrephoth-maim, all the Sidonians, I will dispossess them from before the sons of Israel; only allot it to Israel for an inheritance as I have commanded you. Amplified Bible As for all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, even all the Sidonians, I will drive them out before Israel; only allot the land to Israel as an inheritance just as I have commanded you. Berean Annotated Bible All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon (whiteness) to Misrephoth-maim (burnings of water)—all the Sidonians—I Myself will drive out before the Israelites (God prevails). Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you. Christian Standard Bible all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, all the Sidonians. I will drive them out before the Israelites, only distribute the land as an inheritance for Israel, as I have commanded you. Holman Christian Standard Bible all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, all the Sidonians. I will drive them out before the Israelites, only distribute the land as an inheritance for Israel, as I have commanded you. American Standard Version all the inhabitants of the hill-country from Lebanon unto Misrephoth-maim, even all the Sidonians; them will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only allot thou it unto Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded thee. English Revised Version all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon unto Misrephoth-maim, even all the Zidonians; them will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only allot thou it unto Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will force out of the way of the people of Israel everyone who lives in the mountains from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim and all the people of Sidon. However, you must distribute the land as an inheritance to Israel by drawing lots, as I commanded you. Good News Translation This includes all the territory of the Sidonians, who live in the hill country between the Lebanon Mountains and Misrephoth Maim. I will drive all these peoples out as the people of Israel advance. You must divide the land among the Israelites, just as I have commanded you to do. International Standard Version and all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, including all the Sidonians. I myself will drive them out in the presence of the Israelis. NET Bible I will drive out before the Israelites all who live in the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, all the Sidonians; you be sure to parcel it out to Israel as I instructed you." New Heart English Bible all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, even all the Sidonians; them will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only you allocate it to Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded you. Webster's Bible Translation And the inhabitants of the hill-country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, and all the Sidonians, them will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only divide thou it by lot to the Israelites for an inheritance, as I have commanded thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAll the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim—all the Sidonians—I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you. World English Bible all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, even all the Sidonians. I will drive them out from before the children of Israel. Just allocate it to Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded you. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionall the inhabitants of the hill-country, from Lebanon to Misrephoth-Maim, all the Sidonians: I dispossess them before the sons of Israel; only, cause it to fall to Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded you. Berean Literal Bible All those dwelling in the hill country from Lebanon as far as Misrephoth-maim—all the Sidonians—I will drive them out from before the sons of Israel; only divide it by lot to Israel as an inheritance, as I have commanded you. Young's Literal Translation all the inhabitants of the hill-country, from Lebanon unto Misrephoth-Maim, all the Sidonians: I -- I dispossess them before the sons of Israel; only, cause it to fall to Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded thee. Smith's Literal Translation All inhabiting the mountains from Lebanon to Misrephoth-Maim, all the Sidonians, I will drive them out from before the sons of Israel: only separate it to Israel in inheritance as I commanded thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOf all that dwell in the mountains from Libanus, to the waters of Maserephoth, and all the Sidonians. I am he that will cut them off from before the face of the children of Israel. So let their land come in as a part of the inheritance of Israel, as I have commanded thee. Catholic Public Domain Version all who live in the mountains from Lebanon, as far as the waters of Misrephoth, and all the Sidonians. I am the One who will wipe them out, before the face of the sons of Israel. Therefore, let their land become a part of the inheritance of Israel, just as I have instructed you. New American Bible All the inhabitants of the mountain regions between Lebanon and Misrephoth-maim, all Sidonians, I will drive out before the Israelites; at least include these areas in the division of the Israelite heritage, just as I have commanded you. New Revised Standard Version all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, even all the Sidonians. I will myself drive them out from before the Israelites; only allot the land to Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAll the inhabitants of the mountains from Lebanon to the place of hot waters, and all the Sidonians, will I the LORD drive out from before the children of Israel; only divide the land by lot to the Israelites as I have commanded you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated All the inhabitants of the mountains from Lebanon and unto the place of hot waters and all the Tsidonians. I AM LORD JEHOVAH. I shall destroy them from before the children of Israel, but only for the children of Israel, just as that I commanded you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917all the inhabitants of the hill-country from Lebanon unto Misrephoth-maim, even all the Zidonians; them will I drive out from before the children of Israel; only allot thou it unto Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation every one that inhabits the hill country from Libanus as far as Masereth Memphomaim. All the Sidonians, I will destroy them from before Israel; but do thou give them by inheritance to Israel, as I charged thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Lands Yet Unconquered…5the land of the Gebalites; and all Lebanon to the east, from Baal-gad below Mount Hermon to Lebo-hamath. 6All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim— all the Sidonians— I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you. 7Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.”… Cross References All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim— Joshua 11:8 and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who struck them down and pursued them all the way to Greater Sidon and Misrephoth-maim, and eastward as far as the Valley of Mizpeh. They struck them down, leaving no survivors. Deuteronomy 3:25 Please let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan—that pleasant hill country as well as Lebanon!” Deuteronomy 11:24 Every place where the sole of your foot treads will be yours. Your territory will extend from the wilderness to Lebanon, and from the Euphrates River to the Western Sea. all the Sidonians— Judges 3:3 the five rulers of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites who lived in the mountains of Lebanon from Mount Baal-hermon to Lebo-hamath. Judges 1:31-32 Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. / So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out. I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Exodus 33:2 And I will send an angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. Exodus 23:30-31 Little by little I will drive them out ahead of you, until you become fruitful and possess the land. / And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you. Deuteronomy 11:23 then the LORD will drive out all these nations before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and stronger than you. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, Numbers 33:54 And you are to divide the land by lot according to your clans. Give a larger inheritance to a larger clan and a smaller inheritance to a smaller one. Whatever falls to each one by lot will be his. You will receive an inheritance according to the tribes of your fathers. Numbers 26:55-56 Indeed, the land must be divided by lot; they shall receive their inheritance according to the names of the tribes of their fathers. / Each inheritance is to be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.” Joshua 14:1-2 Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. as I have commanded you. Numbers 27:18-20 And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. Joshua 1:6-7 Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. / Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. Deuteronomy 3:28 But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.” Deuteronomy 7:1-2 When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you— / and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy. Exodus 23:28-31 I will send the hornet before you to drive the Hivites and Canaanites and Hittites out of your way. / I will not drive them out before you in a single year; otherwise the land would become desolate and wild animals would multiply against you. / Little by little I will drive them out ahead of you, until you become fruitful and possess the land. … Treasury of Scripture All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephothmaim, and all the Sidonians, them will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only divide you it by lot to the Israelites for an inheritance, as I have commanded you. Misrephoth-maim Joshua 11:8 And the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them unto great Zidon, and unto Misrephothmaim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none remaining. them Joshua 23:13 Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive out any of these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you. Genesis 15:18-21 In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates: … Exodus 23:30,31 By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land… only divide Joshua 14:1,2 And these are the countries which the children of Israel inherited in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance to them… Jump to Previous Allot Children Commanded Country Dispossess Divide Division Drive Heritage Hill Hill-Country Inhabitants Inheritance Instructed Israel Israelites Lebanon Maim Misrephoth Misrephothmaim Misrephoth-Maim Mountain Sidonians Sido'nians Sure ZidoniansJump to Next Allot Children Commanded Country Dispossess Divide Division Drive Heritage Hill Hill-Country Inhabitants Inheritance Instructed Israel Israelites Lebanon Maim Misrephoth Misrephothmaim Misrephoth-Maim Mountain Sidonians Sido'nians Sure ZidoniansJoshua 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 All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim This phrase refers to the geographical region that extends from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, which is believed to be near the Mediterranean coast. The hill country of Lebanon was known for its cedar trees, often used in construction, including the temple built by Solomon (1 Kings 5:6). The mention of Misrephoth-maim, though its exact location is uncertain, suggests a boundary area that was significant in the conquest narratives. This region was part of the land promised to the Israelites, highlighting the extent of the territory God intended for them to possess. all the Sidonians I Myself will drive out before the Israelites Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel as I have commanded you Persons / Places / Events 1. Hill CountryThis refers to the elevated regions in the land of Canaan, which were inhabited by various groups that God promised to drive out before the Israelites. 2. Lebanon A region north of Israel known for its cedar trees, representing the northern boundary of the land God promised to Israel. 3. Misrephoth-maim A location mentioned as part of the boundary of the land to be conquered, though its exact location is uncertain. 4. Sidonians The inhabitants of Sidon, a prominent city in ancient Phoenicia, known for their seafaring and trade. 5. Israelites The descendants of Jacob, chosen by God to inherit the Promised Land. Teaching Points Divine Promise and AssuranceGod assures Joshua that He will drive out the inhabitants, emphasizing His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust in God's promises and His timing. Obedience to God's Command Joshua is instructed to allocate the land as an inheritance. This teaches the importance of obedience to God's commands in our lives. God's Sovereignty The passage underscores God's control over nations and history. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is sovereign over all circumstances. Inheritance in Christ Just as the Israelites received a physical inheritance, believers have a spiritual inheritance in Christ, which is secure and eternal. Faith in Action While God promises to drive out the inhabitants, the Israelites must still take action to possess the land. Faith often requires us to step out and act on God's promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 13:6?2. How does Joshua 13:6 emphasize God's promise to drive out the inhabitants? 3. What role does divine intervention play in fulfilling God's promises in Joshua 13:6? 4. How can we trust God's timing in our lives, as seen in Joshua 13:6? 5. How does Joshua 13:6 connect to God's faithfulness throughout the Old Testament? 6. In what ways can we apply God's assurance in Joshua 13:6 to our challenges? 7. How does Joshua 13:6 reflect God's promise to Israel regarding the land? 8. Why does God promise to drive out the inhabitants in Joshua 13:6? 9. What is the significance of the land distribution in Joshua 13:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 13? 11. What is Mount Hermon's biblical significance? 12. Who are the Calebites in the Bible? 13. Joshua 13:2–6 – Why is there no archaeological record confirming Israel’s partial control over these specific Philistine and neighboring territories? 14. Joshua 13:1 – How credible is it that after all the previous conquests, so much land still remained, contradicting earlier assertions that the land was largely subdued? What Does Joshua 13:6 Mean all the inhabitants of the hill country• The phrase sets the scope: no pockets of resistance are to be left in the mountain regions. • Deuteronomy 7:1-2 speaks of God delivering “many nations stronger and greater than you” for total removal, matching the comprehensive language here. • Joshua 11:16 records that Joshua already subdued much of this terrain, yet unfinished portions remain; God is now confirming the final completion. from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim • These markers stretch from the northern range of Lebanon south-westward toward the waters near Sidon. • Joshua 12:7 frames the same borders, showing continuity in God’s plan. • Deuteronomy 1:7 calls Israel to “enter and possess the hill country… all the way to the great river, the Euphrates,” reminding us that God’s boundaries are expansive and firmly set. all the Sidonians • Sidonians represent the influential coastal Canaanites famed for commerce and seafaring. • Judges 3:3 notes pockets of Sidonians left in the land became a future snare; God’s directive here eliminates that threat. • 1 Kings 16:31 links Sidon with later idolatry through Jezebel, underscoring why God orders their removal now. I Myself will drive out before the Israelites • The victory is God-initiated; Israel serves as His instrument. • Exodus 23:27-30: “I will send My terror ahead of you… little by little I will drive them out.” The same divine strategy is repeated. • Joshua 24:12 emphasizes, “It was not with your sword or bow.” Success rests on trusting God’s active presence, not on human strength. be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel • Casting lots guarantees impartial distribution among the tribes, affirming God’s sovereignty over every boundary line. • Numbers 26:55-56 sets the precedent: “The land shall be divided by lot according to the names of the tribes.” • Proverbs 16:33 reminds, “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD,” assuring every family that their portion is God-chosen. as I have commanded you • This recalls earlier instructions to Moses (Numbers 34:13) and Joshua (Joshua 1:6-7) to apportion the land faithfully. • Obedience is not optional; it is the final link between promise and possession. • Deuteronomy 31:3 reaffirms that the LORD will “cross over ahead of you,” but Israel must follow through exactly as told. summary God reiterates that He Himself will complete the conquest from the heights of Lebanon to the coastal strongholds of Sidon. Israel’s role is twofold: trust His promised power to expel every remaining enemy and obediently distribute the land by lot so that each tribe receives its God-appointed inheritance. The verse assures that the Lord’s promises, boundaries, and methods are unchangeable—and when His people rely on His strength and obey His commands, the inheritance is secure. Verse 6. - All the Sidonians. The word כֹל here, as elsewhere, must be taken in a restricted sense. A large portion of the Sidonian territory was taken, but Sidon retained its independence (see Judges 1:31, 32). It is clear, too, that the promise was conditional. Had not the Asherites been willing to tolerate the existence of the Canaanites in their midst, they need not have done so (see Judges 1:28).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Allכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the inhabitants יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of the hill country הָ֠הָר (hā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country from מִֽן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Lebanon הַלְּבָנ֞וֹן (hal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3844: Lebanon -- a wooded mountain range on the northern border of Israel to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while Misrephoth-maim— מַ֙יִם֙ (ma·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4956: Misrephoth-maim -- 'burning of water', a place in Israel probably near Sidon all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the Sidonians— צִ֣ידֹנִ֔ים (ṣî·ḏō·nîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6722: Sidonians -- an inhabitant of Sidon I Myself אָֽנֹכִי֙ (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I will drive out אוֹרִישֵׁ֔ם (’ō·w·rî·šêm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin before מִפְּנֵ֖י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the Israelites. בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Be sure to רַ֠ק (raq) Adverb Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless divide it by lot הַפִּלֶ֤הָ (hap·pi·le·hā) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie as an inheritance בְּֽנַחֲלָ֔ה (bə·na·ḥă·lāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion to Israel, לְיִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (lə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc as כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I have commanded you. צִוִּיתִֽיךָ׃ (ṣiw·wî·ṯî·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Links Joshua 13:6 NIVJoshua 13:6 NLT Joshua 13:6 ESV Joshua 13:6 NASB Joshua 13:6 KJV Joshua 13:6 BibleApps.com Joshua 13:6 Biblia Paralela Joshua 13:6 Chinese Bible Joshua 13:6 French Bible Joshua 13:6 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 13:6 All the inhabitants of the hill country (Josh. 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