Joshua 13:7 bbe — So now make division of this land for a heritage to the nine tribes, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

Bible in Basic English

"So now make division of this land for a heritage to the nine tribes, and the half-tribe of Manasseh."

— Joshua 13:7, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 13 — Context

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On the south: all the land of the Canaanites, and Mearah which is the property of the Zidonians, to Aphek, as far as the limit of the Amorites:

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And the land of the Gebalites, and all Lebanon, looking east, from Baal-gad under Mount Hermon as far as Hamath:

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All the people of the hill-country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, all the Zidonians; them will I send out from before the children of Israel: only make division of it to Israel for a heritage, as I have given you orders to do.

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So now make division of this land for a heritage to the nine tribes, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

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With him the Reubenites and the Gadites have been given their heritage, which Moses gave them, on the east side of Jordan, as Moses, the servant of the Lord, gave them;

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From Aroer, on the edge of the valley of the Arnon, and the town in the middle of the valley, and all the table-land from Medeba to Dibon;

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And all the towns of Sihon, king of the Amorites, who was ruling in Heshbon, to the limits of the children of Ammon;

Joshua 13:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 13:7 say?
Joshua 13:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So now make division of this land for a heritage to the nine tribes, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.”
Where is Joshua 13:7 in the Bible?
Joshua 13:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 13, verse 7.
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 13:7.
What translation should I read Joshua 13:7 in?
Joshua 13:7 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 13:7?
Joshua 13:7 reads (BBE): “So now make division of this land for a heritage to the nine tribes, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.” 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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