Joshua 14:2 asv — by the lot of their inheritance, as Jehovah commanded by Moses, for the nine tribes, and for the half-tribe.

American Standard Version

"by the lot of their inheritance, as Jehovah commanded by Moses, for the nine tribes, and for the half-tribe. "

— Joshua 14:2, American Standard Version

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Joshua 14 — Context

1

And these are the inheritances which the children of Israel took in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers’ houses of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed unto them,

2

by the lot of their inheritance, as Jehovah commanded by Moses, for the nine tribes, and for the half-tribe.

3

For Moses had given the inheritance of the two tribes and the half-tribe beyond the Jordan: but unto the Levites he gave no inheritance among them.

4

For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: and they gave no portion unto the Levites in the land, save cities to dwell in, with the suburbs thereof for their cattle and for their substance.

5

As Jehovah commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did; and they divided the land.

Joshua 14:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Joshua 14:2 say?
Joshua 14:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “by the lot of their inheritance, as Jehovah commanded by Moses, for the nine tribes, and for the half-tribe. ”
Where is Joshua 14:2 in the Bible?
Joshua 14:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 14, verse 2.
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 14:2.
What translation should I read Joshua 14:2 in?
Joshua 14:2 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 14:2?
Joshua 14:2 reads (ASV): “by the lot of their inheritance, as Jehovah commanded by Moses, for the nine tribes, and for the half-tribe. ” 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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