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. When you have mapped out the seven portions of landThis phrase refers to the division of the remaining land among the seven tribes of Israel that had not yet received their inheritance. The act of mapping out the land indicates a systematic and organized approach to dividing the territory, reflecting the importance of order and fairness in the distribution. This process underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land (Genesis 15:18-21). The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, suggesting that this division was divinely ordained and complete. and brought it to me I will cast lots for you here in the presence of the LORD our God Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites after Moses, tasked with distributing the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. 2. Israelites The people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are entering and settling in the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, now being divided among the tribes of Israel. 4. Casting Lots A method used in ancient Israel to discern God's will, often involving stones or other objects, to make decisions or distribute land. 5. Shiloh The place where the Israelites gathered and where the tabernacle was set up, serving as a central place of worship and decision-making. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in Decision-MakingThe use of lots demonstrates that God is in control of the outcomes, and we can trust Him in our decision-making processes. Obedience to God's Commands The Israelites were instructed to survey the land and bring the description to Joshua, emphasizing the importance of following God's instructions precisely. Unity and Cooperation The division of the land required cooperation among the tribes, teaching us the value of working together in the body of Christ. Faith in God's Provision The Israelites had to trust that God would provide for each tribe according to His will, reminding us to have faith in God's provision for our needs. The Role of Leadership Joshua's leadership in this process highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding and directing God's people. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the practice of casting lots in Joshua 18:6 reflect the Israelites' trust in God's sovereignty, and how can we apply this trust in our own decision-making today?2. In what ways does the division of the land among the tribes of Israel demonstrate the importance of obedience to God's commands? 3. How can the cooperation required among the tribes in dividing the land serve as a model for unity within the church today? 4. What lessons can we learn from the Israelites' faith in God's provision as they settled in the Promised Land, and how can we apply these lessons to our own lives? 5. How does Joshua's role in the distribution of the land illustrate the importance of godly leadership, and what qualities should we look for in leaders within the church? Connections to Other Scriptures Numbers 26:52-56This passage describes the initial command to divide the land by lot, showing the continuity of God's instructions from the wilderness to the settlement in Canaan. Proverbs 16:33 This verse highlights the belief that the outcome of casting lots is determined by the LORD, reinforcing the idea that God is sovereign over the distribution of the land. Acts 1:26 The casting of lots to choose a replacement for Judas Iscariot shows the continued use of this practice in seeking God's will in the early church.
People Addar, Ben, Benjamin, Bohan, Ephron, Gad, Gibeon, Hoglah, Israelites, Joseph, Joshua, Levites, Manasseh, Ophrah, Rekem, ReubenPlaces Adummim, Arabah, Ataroth-addar, Avvim, Beeroth, Beth-arabah, Beth-aven, Bethel, Beth-hoglah, Beth-horon, Emek-keziz, En-rogel, En-shemesh, Ephron, Geba, Geliloth, Gibeah, Gibeon, Haeleph, Irpeel, Jebus, Jericho, Jerusalem, Jordan River, Kiriath-baal, Kiriath-jearim, Luz, Mizpeh, Mozah, Nephtoah, Ophni, Ophrah, Parah, Ramah, Rekem, Salt Sea, Shiloh, Taralah, Valley of Hinnom, Valley of Rephaim, Zela, ZemaraimTopics Bring, Cast, Decision, Describe, Description, Descriptions, Distribution, Divisions, Hither, Lot, Lots, Marked, Portions, Presence, Record, Seven, SurveyDictionary of Bible Themes Joshua 18:6-10Library The Northern Coast of Judea. Beth-Horon. This coast is marked out Joshua 18:12; where, at verse 14, are very many versions to be corrected, which render the sea; such are, the Syriac, the Seventy, the Vulgar, the Italian, ours, &c.: whence ariseth a sense of insuperable difficulty to a chorographical eye: when it should, indeed, be rendered of the west, as the Chaldee, Arabic, R. Solomon, &c. rightly do. We read of a double Beth-horon in the Old Testament, but one only under the second Temple... At that place that great Canaanitish army … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Ramah. Ramathaim Zophim. Gibeah. Beth-El. Beth-Aven. Retiring Before the Sanhedrin's Decree. Flight into Egypt and Slaughter of the Bethlehem Children. Subjects of Study. Home Education in Israel; Female Education. Elementary Schools, Schoolmasters, and School Arrangements. Joshua Links Joshua 18:6 NIVJoshua 18:6 NLT Joshua 18:6 ESV Joshua 18:6 NASB Joshua 18:6 KJV Joshua 18:6 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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