Joshua 18:2 bbe — But there were still seven tribes among the children of Israel who had not taken up their heritage.

Bible in Basic English

"But there were still seven tribes among the children of Israel who had not taken up their heritage."

— Joshua 18:2, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 18 — Context

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And all the meeting of the children of Israel came together at Shiloh and put up the Tent of meeting there: and the land was crushed before them.

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But there were still seven tribes among the children of Israel who had not taken up their heritage.

3

Then Joshua said to the children of Israel, Why are you so slow to go in and take up your heritage in the land which the Lord, the God of your fathers, has given you?

4

Take from among you three men from every tribe; and I will send them to go through the land and make a record of it for distribution as their heritage; then let them come back to me.

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And let them make division of it into seven parts: let Judah keep inside his limit on the south, and let the children of Joseph keep inside their limit on the north.

Joshua 18:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 18:2 say?
Joshua 18:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But there were still seven tribes among the children of Israel who had not taken up their heritage.”
Where is Joshua 18:2 in the Bible?
Joshua 18:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 18, 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 18:2.
What translation should I read Joshua 18:2 in?
Joshua 18:2 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 18:2?
Joshua 18:2 reads (BBE): “But there were still seven tribes among the children of Israel who had not taken up their heritage.” 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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