Joshua 15:20 kjv — This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.

King James Version

"This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families."

— Joshua 15:20, King James Version

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Joshua 15 — Context

17

And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.

18

And it came to pass, as she came unto him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she lighted off her ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wouldest thou?

19

Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs.

20

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.

21

And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

22

And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,

23

And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

Joshua 15:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 15:20 say?
Joshua 15:20 in the King James Version reads: “This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.”
Where is Joshua 15:20 in the Bible?
Joshua 15:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 15, verse 20.
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 15:20.
What translation should I read Joshua 15:20 in?
Joshua 15:20 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 15:20?
Joshua 15:20 reads (KJV): “This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.” 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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