1. καὶ οὗτοι οἱ κατακληρονομήσαντες υἱῶν Ισραηλ ἐν τῇ γῇ Χανααν οἷς κατεκληρονόμησεν αὐτοῖς Ελεαζαρ ὁ ἱερεὺς καὶ Ἰησοῦς ὁ τοῦ Ναυη καὶ οἱ ἄρχοντες πατριῶν φυλῶν τῶν υἱῶν Ισραηλ
2. κατὰ κλήρους ἐκληρονόμησαν ὃν τρόπον ἐνετείλατο κύριος ἐν χειρὶ Ἰησοῦ ταῖς ἐννέα φυλαῖς καὶ τῷ ἡμίσει φυλῆς
3. ἀπὸ τοῦ πέραν τοῦ Ιορδάνου καὶ τοῖς Λευίταις οὐκ ἔδωκεν κλῆρον ἐν αὐτοῖς
4. ὅτι ἦσαν οἱ υἱοὶ Ιωσηφ δύο φυλαί Μανασση καὶ Εφραιμ καὶ οὐκ ἐδόθη μερὶς ἐν τῇ γῇ τοῖς Λευίταις ἀλλ’ ἢ πόλεις κατοικεῖν καὶ τὰ ἀφωρισμένα αὐτῶν τοῖς κτήνεσιν καὶ τὰ κτήνη αὐτῶν
5. ὃν τρόπον ἐνετείλατο κύριος τῷ Μωυσῇ οὕτως ἐποίησαν οἱ υἱοὶ Ισραηλ καὶ ἐμέρισαν τὴν γῆν
6. καὶ προσήλθοσαν οἱ υἱοὶ Ιουδα πρὸς Ἰησοῦν ἐν Γαλγαλ καὶ εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτὸν Χαλεβ ὁ τοῦ Ιεφοννη ὁ Κενεζαῖος σὺ ἐπίστῃ τὸ ῥῆμα ὃ ἐλάλησεν κύριος πρὸς Μωυσῆν ἄνθρωπον τοῦ θεοῦ περὶ ἐμοῦ καὶ σοῦ ἐν Καδης Βαρνη
7. τεσσαράκοντα γὰρ ἐτῶν ἤμην ὅτε ἀπέστειλέν με Μωυσῆς ὁ παῖς τοῦ θεοῦ ἐκ Καδης Βαρνη κατασκοπεῦσαι τὴν γῆν καὶ ἀπεκρίθην αὐτῷ λόγον κατὰ τὸν νοῦν αὐτοῦ
8. οἱ δὲ ἀδελφοί μου οἱ ἀναβάντες μετ’ ἐμοῦ μετέστησαν τὴν καρδίαν τοῦ λαοῦ ἐγὼ δὲ προσετέθην ἐπακολουθῆσαι κυρίῳ τῷ θεῷ μου
9. καὶ ὤμοσεν Μωυσῆς ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ λέγων ἡ γῆ ἐφ’ ἣν ἐπέβης σοὶ ἔσται ἐν κλήρῳ καὶ τοῖς τέκνοις σου εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα ὅτι προσετέθης ἐπακολουθῆσαι ὀπίσω κυρίου τοῦ θεοῦ ἡμῶν
10. καὶ νῦν διέθρεψέν με κύριος ὃν τρόπον εἶπεν τοῦτο τεσσαρακοστὸν καὶ πέμπτον ἔτος ἀφ’ οὗ ἐλάλησεν κύριος τὸ ῥῆμα τοῦτο πρὸς Μωυσῆν καὶ ἐπορεύθη Ισραηλ ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ καὶ νῦν ἰδοὺ ἐγὼ σήμερον ὀγδοήκοντα καὶ πέντε ἐτῶν
11. ἔτι εἰμὶ σήμερον ἰσχύων ὡσεὶ ὅτε ἀπέστειλέν με Μωυσῆς ὡσαύτως ἰσχύω νῦν ἐξελθεῖν καὶ εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τὸν πόλεμον
12. καὶ νῦν αἰτοῦμαί σε τὸ ὄρος τοῦτο καθὰ εἶπεν κύριος τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ ὅτι σὺ ἀκήκοας τὸ ῥῆμα τοῦτο τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ νυνὶ δὲ οἱ Ενακιμ ἐκεῖ εἰσιν πόλεις ὀχυραὶ καὶ μεγάλαι ἐὰν οὖν κύριος μετ’ ἐμοῦ ᾖ ἐξολεθρεύσω αὐτούς ὃν τρόπον εἶπέν μοι κύριος
13. καὶ εὐλόγησεν αὐτὸν Ἰησοῦς καὶ ἔδωκεν τὴν Χεβρων τῷ Χαλεβ υἱῷ Ιεφοννη υἱοῦ Κενεζ ἐν κλήρῳ
14. διὰ τοῦτο ἐγενήθη ἡ Χεβρων τῷ Χαλεβ τῷ τοῦ Ιεφοννη τοῦ Κενεζαίου ἐν κλήρῳ ἕως τῆς ἡμέρας ταύτης διὰ τὸ αὐτὸν ἐπακολουθῆσαι τῷ προστάγματι κυρίου θεοῦ Ισραηλ
15. τὸ δὲ ὄνομα τῆς Χεβρων ἦν τὸ πρότερον πόλις Αρβοκ μητρόπολις τῶν Ενακιμ αὕτη καὶ ἡ γῆ ἐκόπασεν τοῦ πολέμου
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)
