Joshua 18:6 nasb — "You shall describe the land in seven divisions, and bring the description here to me. I will cast lots for you here be…

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""You shall describe the land in seven divisions, and bring the description here to me. I will cast lots for you here before the LORD our God."

— Joshua 18:6, NASB

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Joshua 18 — Context

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So Joshua said to the sons of Israel, "How long will you put off entering to take possession of the land which the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you?

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"Provide for yourselves three men from each tribe that I may send them, and that they may arise and walk through the land and write a description of it according to their inheritance; then they shall return to me.

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"They shall divide it into seven portions; Judah shall stay in its territory on the south, and the house of Joseph shall stay in their territory on the north.

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"You shall describe the land in seven divisions, and bring the description here to me. I will cast lots for you here before the LORD our God.

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"For the Levites have no portion among you, because the priesthood of the LORD is their inheritance. Gad and Reuben and the half-tribe of Manasseh also have received their inheritance eastward beyond the Jordan, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave them."

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Then the men arose and went, and Joshua commanded those who went to describe the land, saying, "Go and walk through the land and describe it, and return to me; then I will cast lots for you here before the LORD in Shiloh."

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So the men went and passed through the land, and described it by cities in seven divisions in a book; and they came to Joshua to the camp at Shiloh.

Joshua 18:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 18:6 say?
Joshua 18:6 in the NASB reads: “"You shall describe the land in seven divisions, and bring the description here to me. I will cast lots for you here before the LORD our God.”
Where is Joshua 18:6 in the Bible?
Joshua 18:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 18, verse 6.
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 18:6.
What translation should I read Joshua 18:6 in?
Joshua 18:6 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 18:6?
Joshua 18:6 reads (NASB): “"You shall describe the land in seven divisions, and bring the description here to me. I will cast lots for you here before the LORD our God.” 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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