Joshua 21:43 nasb — So the LORD gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they possessed it and lived in it.

NASB

"So the LORD gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they possessed it and lived in it."

— Joshua 21:43, NASB

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Joshua 21 — Context

40

All these were the cities of the sons of Merari according to their families, the rest of the families of the Levites; and their lot was twelve cities.

41

All the cities of the Levites in the midst of the possession of the sons of Israel were forty-eight cities with their pasture lands.

42

These cities each had its surrounding pasture lands; thus it was with all these cities.

43

So the LORD gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they possessed it and lived in it.

44

And the LORD gave them rest on every side, according to all that He had sworn to their fathers, and no one of all their enemies stood before them; the LORD gave all their enemies into their hand.

45

Not one of the good promises which the LORD had made to the house of Israel failed; all came to pass.

Joshua 21:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 21:43 say?
Joshua 21:43 in the NASB reads: “So the LORD gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they possessed it and lived in it.”
Where is Joshua 21:43 in the Bible?
Joshua 21:43 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 21, verse 43.
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 21:43.
What translation should I read Joshua 21:43 in?
Joshua 21:43 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 21:43?
Joshua 21:43 reads (NASB): “So the LORD gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they possessed it and lived in it.” 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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