Joshua 13:28 cpdv — This is the possession of the sons of Gad, by their families, in their cities and villages.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"This is the possession of the sons of Gad, by their families, in their cities and villages. "

— Joshua 13:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 13 — Context

25

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;

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also, in the valley Beth-haram and Beth-nimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the remaining part of the kingdom of Sihon, the king of Heshbon; the limit of this also is the Jordan, as far as the furthest part of the sea of Chinnereth, beyond the Jordan on the eastern side.

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This is the possession of the sons of Gad, by their families, in their cities and villages.

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He also gave, to the one half tribe of Manasseh and to his sons, a possession according to their families,

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the beginning of which is this: from Mahanaim, all of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Og, the king of Bashan, and all the villages of Jair, which are in Bashan, sixty towns;

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and one half part of Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, to the sons of Machir, the son of Manasseh, to one half part of the sons of Machir, according to their families.

Joshua 13:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 13:28 say?
Joshua 13:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “This is the possession of the sons of Gad, by their families, in their cities and villages. ”
Where is Joshua 13:28 in the Bible?
Joshua 13:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 13, verse 28.
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 13:28.
What translation should I read Joshua 13:28 in?
Joshua 13:28 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 13:28?
Joshua 13:28 reads (CPDV): “This is the possession of the sons of Gad, by their families, in their 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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