Every one of these towns had grass-lands round it.
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So the Lord gave to Israel all the land which he gave by oath to their fathers; so it became their heritage and their living-place.
44
And the Lord gave them peace on every side, as he had said to their fathers: all those who were against them gave way before them, for the Lord gave them all up into their hands.
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The Lord kept faith with the house of Israel about all the good which he said he would do for them, and all his words came true.
Joshua 21:45 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Joshua 21:45 say?
Joshua 21:45 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord kept faith with the house of Israel about all the good which he said he would do for them, and all his words came true.”
Where is Joshua 21:45 in the Bible?
Joshua 21:45 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 21, verse 45.
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 21:45.
What translation should I read Joshua 21:45 in?
Joshua 21:45 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 21:45?
Joshua 21:45 reads (BBE): “The Lord kept faith with the house of Israel about all the good which he said he would do for them, and all his words came true.” 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.