1. kai outoi oi kataklhronomhsanteV uiwn israhl en th gh canaan oiV kateklhronomhsen autoiV eleazar o iereuV kai ihsouV o tou nauh kai oi arconteV patriwn fulwn twn uiwn israhl
2. kata klhrouV eklhronomhsan on tropon eneteilato kurioV en ceiri ihsou taiV ennea fulaiV kai tw hmisei fulhV
3. apo tou peran tou iordanou kai toiV leuitaiV ouk edwken klhron en autoiV
4. oti hsan oi uioi iwshf duo fulai manassh kai efraim kai ouk edoqh meriV en th gh toiV leuitaiV all' h poleiV katoikein kai ta afwrismena autwn toiV kthnesin kai ta kthnh autwn
5. on tropon eneteilato kurioV tw mwush outwV epoihsan oi uioi israhl kai emerisan thn ghn
6. kai proshlqosan oi uioi iouda proV ihsoun en galgal kai eipen proV auton caleb o tou iefonnh o kenezaioV su episth to rhma o elalhsen kurioV proV mwushn anqrwpon tou qeou peri emou kai sou en kadhV barnh
7. tessarakonta gar etwn hmhn ote apesteilen me mwushV o paiV tou qeou ek kadhV barnh kataskopeusai thn ghn kai apekriqhn autw logon kata ton noun autou
8. oi de adelfoi mou oi anabanteV met' emou metesthsan thn kardian tou laou egw de proseteqhn epakolouqhsai kuriw tw qew mou
9. kai wmosen mwushV en ekeinh th hmera legwn h gh ef' hn epebhV soi estai en klhrw kai toiV teknoiV sou eiV ton aiwna oti proseteqhV epakolouqhsai opisw kuriou tou qeou hmwn
10. kai nun dieqreyen me kurioV on tropon eipen touto tessarakoston kai pempton etoV af' ou elalhsen kurioV to rhma touto proV mwushn kai eporeuqh israhl en th erhmw kai nun idou egw shmeron ogdohkonta kai pente etwn
11. eti eimi shmeron iscuwn wsei ote apesteilen me mwushV wsautwV iscuw nun exelqein kai eiselqein eiV ton polemon
12. kai nun aitoumai se to oroV touto kaqa eipen kurioV th hmera ekeinh oti su akhkoaV to rhma touto th hmera ekeinh nuni de oi enakim ekei eisin poleiV ocurai kai megalai ean oun kurioV met' emou h exoleqreusw autouV on tropon eipen moi kurioV
13. kai euloghsen auton ihsouV kai edwken thn cebrwn tw caleb uiw iefonnh uiou kenez en klhrw
14. dia touto egenhqh h cebrwn tw caleb tw tou iefonnh tou kenezaiou en klhrw ewV thV hmeraV tauthV dia to auton epakolouqhsai tw prostagmati kuriou qeou israhl
15. to de onoma thV cebrwn hn to proteron poliV arbok mhtropoliV twn enakim auth kai h gh ekopasen tou polemou
Footnotes:
14:1-5 - The distribution of the land is directed by Eleazar and Joshua, emphasizing spiritual leadership and the need to consult God in important decisions. This highlights the role of obedient leadership in guiding God's people (see also Proverbs 3:5-6 and 1 Timothy 2:1-2).
14:6-9 - Caleb recalls his faithfulness to God and the promise he received, demonstrating the importance of remembering God's promises in times of doubt. This encourages perseverance and faith in God's promises (see also Numbers 14:24 and Hebrews 6:12).
14:10-12 - Caleb, now 85, is still willing to fight for his inheritance. His courage and determination serve as an example of faith and perseverance in God throughout life (see also Psalm 92:12-14 and Philippians 4:13).
14:13-15 - Joshua grants Caleb the city of Hebron as his inheritance, emphasizing the reward for faithfulness and faith in God. Caleb's inheritance symbolizes the fulfillment of God's promises to those who follow Him (see also Psalm 37:4 and Galatians 6:9).
14:15 - The city of Hebron is called the city of Arba, the strongest man among the Canaanites. This historical reference reiterates the battle between faith and the apparent strength of the enemy, showing that God is greater than any obstacle (see also 1 John 4:4 and Romans 8:31).
Verses related to Josué, 14:
Joshua chapter 14 recounts the beginning of the division of western Canaan. How is persevering faith rewarded? This inspiring text recounts Caleb's claim to Hebron, promised 45 years earlier. The chapter explores themes of lasting faithfulness, keeping promises, and the reward of persistent faith. Joshua 14 also demonstrates how God honors those who trust Him fully. Ponder with us five Bible passages that correlate with the motivating themes of this encouraging chapter.
Numbers 14:24: "But because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me with integrity, I will bring him into the land he went to explore, and his descendants will inherit it." - This promise to Caleb is fulfilled in Joshua 14, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His words.
Deuteronomy 1:36: "Only Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, will see it, and to him and to his descendants I will give the land on which he walked, because he followed the Lord with all his heart." - This passage provides the context for Caleb's inheritance in Joshua 14, showing that it was a long-standing promise.
Romans 4:13: "It was not through the law that Abraham and his descendants received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes from faith." - Paul reflects on the nature of God's promises, which include the inheritance of the land as seen in Joshua 14, but expanding it to a spiritual context.
Galatians 3:18: "For, if inheritance depends on the law, it no longer depends on a promise. God, however, freely granted it to Abraham through promise." - Paul uses the concept of inheritance, as seen in Joshua 14, to discuss the nature of God's grace versus the law.
Hebrews 6:12: "We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who, through faith and patience, receive the promised inheritance." - The author of Hebrews encourages believers to be like Caleb in Joshua 14, who through faith and patience received his promised inheritance.
FAQ:
What did Caleb ask Joshua in Joshua 14?
Caleb asked Joshua for Mount Hebron, which Moses had promised him for his faithfulness. He wanted this region as his inheritance, despite his advanced age. (Joshua 14:6-12)
How did Joshua distribute the land to the tribes in Joshua 14?
Joshua distributed the land by lot, as God instructed, and each tribe received its portion according to promise and need. (Joshua 14:2)
How important was the memory of the spies in Joshua 14?
The memory of the spies, especially the faith of Caleb and Joshua, strengthened their trust in God's promise and their courage to face challenges. (Joshua 14:7-8)
What was the tribes' reaction to Caleb's request?
The tribes recognized the justice of Caleb's request and his loyalty to God, allowing him to conquer the promised mountain. (Joshua 14:13)
What was the relationship between Caleb's inheritance and the promise made by Moses?
Caleb's inheritance in Hebron was the fulfillment of the promise made by Moses, rewarding his faithfulness and perseverance in the wilderness journey. (Joshua 14:9)
