Joshua 13:23 cpdv — And the river Jordan was made the border of the sons of Reuben; this is the possession of the Reubenites, by their fami…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the river Jordan was made the border of the sons of Reuben; this is the possession of the Reubenites, by their families, in cities and villages. "

— Joshua 13:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 13 — Context

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Bethpeor, and the descending slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth;

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and all the cities of the plain, and all the kingdoms of Sihon, the king of the Amorites, who reigned at Heshbon, whom Moses struck down with the leaders of Midian: Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, the commanders of Sihon, inhabitants of the land.

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And the sons of Israel killed Balaam, the son of Beor, the seer, with the sword, along with the others who were slain.

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And the river Jordan was made the border of the sons of Reuben; this is the possession of the Reubenites, by their families, in cities and villages.

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And Moses gave to the tribe of Gad and his sons, by their families, a possession, of which this is the division:

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the border of Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and one half part of the land of the sons of Ammon, as far as Aroer, which is opposite Rabbah;

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and from Heshbon as far as Ramath, Mizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim as far as the borders of Debir;

Joshua 13:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 13:23 say?
Joshua 13:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the river Jordan was made the border of the sons of Reuben; this is the possession of the Reubenites, by their families, in cities and villages. ”
Where is Joshua 13:23 in the Bible?
Joshua 13:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 13, verse 23.
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 13:23.
What translation should I read Joshua 13:23 in?
Joshua 13:23 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 13:23?
Joshua 13:23 reads (CPDV): “And the river Jordan was made the border of the sons of Reuben; this is the possession of the Reubenites, by their families, in cities and villages. ” 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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