Joshua 13:4 net — to the south; all the Canaanite territory, from Arah in the region of Sidon to Aphek, as far as Amorite territory;

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"to the south; all the Canaanite territory, from Arah in the region of Sidon to Aphek, as far as Amorite territory;"

— Joshua 13:4, NET Bible

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Joshua 13 — Context

1

The Lord Speaks to Joshua When Joshua was very old, the LORD told him,“You are very old, and a great deal of land remains to be conquered.

2

This is the land that remains: all the territory of the Philistines and all the Geshurites,

3

from the Shihor River east of Egypt northward to the territory of Ekron(it is regarded as Canaanite territory), including the area belonging to the five Philistine lords who ruled in Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as Avvite land

4

to the south; all the Canaanite territory, from Arah in the region of Sidon to Aphek, as far as Amorite territory;

5

the territory of Byblos and all Lebanon to the east, from Baal Gad below Mount Hermon to Lebo Hamath.

6

I will drive out before the Israelites all who live in the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, all the Sidonians; you be sure to parcel it out to Israel as I instructed you.

7

Now, divide up this land among the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.”

Joshua 13:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 13:4 say?
Joshua 13:4 in the NET Bible reads: “to the south; all the Canaanite territory, from Arah in the region of Sidon to Aphek, as far as Amorite territory;”
Where is Joshua 13:4 in the Bible?
Joshua 13:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 13, verse 4.
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 13:4.
What translation should I read Joshua 13:4 in?
Joshua 13:4 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 13:4?
Joshua 13:4 reads (NET): “to the south; all the Canaanite territory, from Arah in the region of Sidon to Aphek, as far as Amorite territory;” 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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