Joshua 13:28 web — This is the inheritance of the children of Gad according to their families, the cities and its villages.

World English Bible

"This is the inheritance of the children of Gad according to their families, the cities and its villages."

— Joshua 13:28, World English Bible

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Joshua 13 — Context

25

Their border was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, to Aroer that is before Rabbah;

26

and from Heshbon to Ramath Mizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir;

27

and in the valley, Beth Haram, Beth Nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, the Jordan's bank, to the uttermost part of the sea of Chinnereth beyond the Jordan eastward.

28

This is the inheritance of the children of Gad according to their families, the cities and its villages.

29

Moses gave an inheritance to the half-tribe of Manasseh. It was for the half-tribe of the children of Manasseh according to their families.

30

Their border was from Mahanaim, all Bashan, all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, and all the towns of Jair, which are in Bashan, sixty cities.

31

Half Gilead, Ashtaroth, and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, even for the half of the children 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 World English Bible reads: “This is the inheritance of the children of Gad according to their families, the cities and its 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 (WEB): “This is the inheritance of the children of Gad according to their families, the cities and its 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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