Joshua 14:5 net — The Israelites followed the LORD’s instructions to Moses and divided up the land.

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"The Israelites followed the LORD’s instructions to Moses and divided up the land."

— Joshua 14:5, NET Bible

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Joshua 14 — Context

2

The land assignments to the nine and a half tribes were made by drawing lots, as the LORD had instructed Moses.

3

Now Moses had assigned land to the two and a half tribes east of the Jordan, but he assigned no land to the Levites.

4

The descendants of Joseph were considered as two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. The Levites were allotted no territory, though they were assigned cities in which to live, along with the grazing areas for their cattle and possessions.

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The Israelites followed the LORD’s instructions to Moses and divided up the land.

6

The men of Judah approached Joshua in Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him,“You know what the LORD said about you and me to Moses, the man of God, at Kadesh Barnea.

7

I was forty years old when Moses, the LORD’s servant, sent me from Kadesh Barnea to spy on the land and I brought back to him an honest report.

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My countrymen who accompanied me frightened the people, but I remained loyal to the LORD my God.

Joshua 14:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 14:5 say?
Joshua 14:5 in the NET Bible reads: “The Israelites followed the LORD’s instructions to Moses and divided up the land.”
Where is Joshua 14:5 in the Bible?
Joshua 14:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 14, verse 5.
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 14:5.
What translation should I read Joshua 14:5 in?
Joshua 14:5 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 14:5?
Joshua 14:5 reads (NET): “The Israelites followed the LORD’s instructions to Moses and divided up the land.” 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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