Joshua 13:17 nasb — Heshbon, and all its cities which are on the plain: Dibon and Bamoth-baal and Beth-baal-meon,

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"Heshbon, and all its cities which are on the plain: Dibon and Bamoth-baal and Beth-baal-meon,"

— Joshua 13:17, NASB

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Joshua 13 — Context

14

Only to the tribe of Levi he did not give an inheritance; the offerings by fire to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, as He spoke to him.

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So Moses gave an inheritance to the tribe of the sons of Reuben according to their families.

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Their territory was from Aroer, which is on the edge of the valley of the Arnon, with the city which is in the middle of the valley and all the plain by Medeba;

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Heshbon, and all its cities which are on the plain: Dibon and Bamoth-baal and Beth-baal-meon,

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and Jahaz and Kedemoth and Mephaath,

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and Kiriathaim and Sibmah and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,

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and Beth-peor and the slopes of Pisgah and Beth-jeshimoth,

Joshua 13:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Joshua 13:17 say?
Joshua 13:17 in the NASB reads: “Heshbon, and all its cities which are on the plain: Dibon and Bamoth-baal and Beth-baal-meon,”
Where is Joshua 13:17 in the Bible?
Joshua 13:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 13, verse 17.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 13:17.
What translation should I read Joshua 13:17 in?
Joshua 13:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 13:17?
Joshua 13:17 reads (NASB): “Heshbon, and all its cities which are on the plain: Dibon and Bamoth-baal and Beth-baal-meon,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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