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Liber Iosue, 18

1. congregatique sunt omnes filii Israël in Silo ibique fixerunt tabernaculum testimonii et fuit eis terra subiecta

1. Congregatique sunt omnes filii Israel in Silo ibique fixe runt tabernaculum conventus, et fuit eis terra subiecta.

2. remanserant autem filiorum Israël septem tribus quæ necdum acceperant possessiones suas

2. Remanserant autem filiorum Israel septem tribus, quae necdum acceperant possessiones suas.

3. ad quos Josue ait usquequo marcetis ignavia et non intratis ad possidendam terram quam Dominus Deus patrum vestrorum dedit vobis

3. Ad quos Iosue ait: “Usquequo marcetis ignavia et non intratis ad possidendam terram, quam Dominus, Deus patrum vestrorum,dedit vobis?

4. eligite de singulis tribubus ternos viros ut mittam eos et pergant atque circumeant terram et describant eam juxta numerum uniuscujusque multitudinis referantque ad me quod descripserint

4. Eligite de singulis tribubus ternos viros, ut mittam eos, et surgant atque circumeant terram et describant eam iuxta numerum uniuscuiusque multitudinis referantque ad me, quod descripserint.

5. dividite vobis terram in septem partes Judas sit in terminis suis ab australi plaga et domus Joseph ab aquilone

5. Dividite vobis terram in septem partes: Iudas sit in terminis suis in australi plaga, et domus Ioseph in aquilone.

6. mediam inter hos terram in septem partes describite et huc venietis ad me ut coram Domino Deo vestro mittam vobis hic sortem

6. Reliquam terram in septem partes describite; et huc afferetis ad me, ut coram Domino Deo nostro mittam vobis hic sortem,

7. quia non est inter vos pars Levitarum sed sacerdotium Domini est eorum hereditas Gad autem et Ruben et dimidia tribus Manasse jam acceperant possessiones suas trans Jordanem ad orientalem plagam quas dedit eis Moses famulus Domini

7. quia non est inter vos pars Levitarum, sed sacerdotium Domini est eorum hereditas. Gad autem et Ruben et dimidia tribus Manasse iam acceperant possessiones suas trans Iordanem ad orientalem plagam, quas dedit eis Moyses famulus Domini”.

8. cumque surrexissent viri ut pergerent ad describendam terram præcepit eis Josue dicens circuite terram et describite eam ac revertimini ad me ut hic coram Domino Deo in Silo mittam vobis sortem

8. Cumque surrexissent viri, ut pergerent ad describendam terram, praecepit eis Iosue dicens: “Circuite terram et describite eam ac revertimini ad me, ut hic coram Domino in Silo mittam vobis sortem”.

9. itaque perrexerunt et lustrantes eam in septem partes diviserunt scribentes in volumine reversique sunt ad Josue in castra Silo

9. Itaque perrexerunt et lustrantes terram secundum urbes in septem partes diviserunt scribentes in volumine; reversique sunt ad Iosue in castra Silo.

10. qui misit sortes coram Domino in Silo divisitque terram filiis Israël in septem partes

10. Qui misit eis sortes coram Domino in Silo divisitque ibi terram filiis Israel secundum partes eorum.

11. et ascendit sors prima filiorum Beniamin per familias suas ut possiderent terram inter filios Juda et filios Joseph

11. Et ascendit sors prima filiorum Beniamin per familias suas, ut possiderent terram inter filios Iudae et filios Ioseph.

12. fuitque terminus eorum contra aquilonem ab Jordane pergens juxta latus Hiericho septentrionalis plagæ et inde contra occidentem ad montana conscendens et perveniens in solitudinem Bethaven

12. Fuitque terminus eorum contra aquilonem a Iordane pergens iuxta latus Iericho septentrionalis plagae et inde contra occidentem ad montana conscendens et perveniens in solitudinem Bethaven;

13. atque pertransiens juxta Luzam ad meridiem ipsa est Bethel descenditque in Atharothaddar in montem qui est ad meridiem Bethoron inferioris

13. atque pertransiens iuxta Luzam ad meridiem — ipsa est Bethel — descendit in Atarothaddar in montem, qui est ad meridiem Bethoron inferioris,

14. et inclinatur circumiens contra mare a meridie montis qui respicit Bethoron contra africum suntque exitus ejus in Cariathbaal quæ vocatur et Cariathiarim urbem filiorum Juda hæc est plaga contra mare et occidentem

14. et inclinatur vergens contra mare ad meridiem a monte, qui respicit Bethoron contra meridiem; suntque exitus eius in Cariathbaal, quae vocatur et Cariathiarim, urbem filiorum Iudae. Haec est plaga ad occidentem.

15. a meridie autem ex parte Cariathiarim egreditur terminus contra mare et pervenit usque ad fontem aquarum Nepthoa

15. In plaga autem ad meridiem, ex parte Cariathiarim egreditur terminus in Gasim et pervenit usque ad fontem aquarum Nephtoa

16. descenditque in partem montis qui respicit vallem filiorum Ennom et est contra septentrionalem plagam in extrema parte vallis Rafaim descenditque Gehennom id est vallis Ennom juxta latus Jebusei ad austrum et pervenit ad fontem Rogel

16. descenditque in extremam partem montis, qui respicit vallem Benennom et est contra septentrionalem plagam in extrema parte vallis Raphaim; descenditque in vallem Ennom, iuxta latus Iebusaei ad austrum, et pervenit ad fontem Rogel

17. transiens ad aquilonem et egrediens ad Ænsemes id est fontem Solis

17. transiens ad aquilonem et egrediens ad Ensemes (id est fontem Solis). Et pertransit usque ad Galiloth (hi sunt circuli), qui sunt e regione ascensus Adommim, descenditque ad Abenboen (id est lapidem Boen) filii Ruben

18. et pertransit usque ad tumulos qui sunt e regione ascensus Adommim descenditque ad Abenbœn id est lapidem Bœn filii Ruben et pertransit ex latere aquilonis ad campestria descenditque in planitiem

18. et pertransit ex latere aquilonis Betharaba descenditque in Arabam.

19. et prætergreditur contra aquilonem Bethagla suntque exitus ejus contra linguam maris Salsissimi ab aquilone in fine Jordanis ad australem plagam

19. Et praetergreditur contra aquilonem Bethagla; suntque exitus eius contra linguam maris Salsissimi ab aquilone in fine Iordanis. Haec est australis plaga.

20. qui est terminus illius ab oriente hæc est possessio filiorum Beniamin per terminos suos in circuitu et familias singulas

20. Iordanis autem est terminus ab oriente. Haec est possessio filiorum Beniamin per terminos suos in circuitu secundum familias suas.

21. fueruntque civitates ejus Hiericho et Bethagla et vallis Casis

21. Fueruntque civitates eius: Iericho et Bethagla et Ameccasis

22. Betharaba et Semaraim et Bethel

22. et Betharaba et Semaraim et Bethel

23. Avim et Affara et Ofra

23. et Avim et Phara et Ophra,

24. villa Emona et Ofni et Gabee civitates duodecim et villæ earum

24. Capharemona et Ophni et Gabaa: civitates duodecim et villae earum.

25. Gabaon et Rama et Beroth

25. Gabaon et Rama et Beroth

26. et Mesfe Cafera et Ammosa

26. et Maspha et Cephira et Mosa

27. et Recem Jarafel et Tharala

27. et Recem, Iaraphel et Tharala

28. et Sela Eleph et Jebus quæ est Hierusalem Gabaath et Cariath civitates quattuordecim et villæ earum hæc est possessio filiorum Beniamin juxta familias suas

28. et Sela, Eleph et Iebus, quae est Ierusalem, Gabaath et Cariath: civitates quattuordecim et villae earum. Haec est possessio filiorum Beniamin iuxta familias suas.



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Footnotes:

18:1-3 - The gathering of the tribes at Shiloh to receive instructions regarding the division of the land highlights the importance of unity and spiritual leadership. This emphasizes the need to seek God's guidance in moments of decision (see also Psalm 133:1 and James 1:5).

18:4-6 - The instruction to explore the land and make a map reflects the importance of planning and discernment. Actively seeking God's will is an essential step toward fulfilling His promises (see also Proverbs 16:3 and Luke 14:28-30).

18:7 - The emphasis on the distribution of the land among the remaining tribes demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Each tribe receives its portion according to His sovereignty and plan (see also Joshua 1:3 and Psalm 37:29).

18:8-10 - The description of the land Benjamin received highlights God's providence in providing space for His people. The importance of heritage and national identity is emphasized in the conquest narrative (see also Deuteronomy 32:8 and Psalm 16:5).

18:11-28 - The account of the division of the cities and territories of the tribe of Benjamin emphasizes the importance of justice and equity in the distribution of resources. God defends the rights of the less fortunate and ensures that everyone has what they need (see also Proverbs 21:15 and James 2:1-4).

Verses related to Liber Iosue, 18:

Joshua chapter 18 reports the continued division of the land. How does a lack of initiative affect God's people? This significant text describes the establishment of the tabernacle in Shiloh and the division of the remaining lands. The chapter addresses themes of procrastination, the importance of action in faith and the role of the draw in determining the divine will. Joshua 18 also highlights Joshua's leadership in motivating the people. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that correlate with the motivating themes of this challenging chapter.

Genesis 49:27: "Benjamin is a predatory wolf; in the morning it devours its prey, and in the afternoon it divides the spoils." - This blessing of Jacob upon Benjamin relates to Benjamin's inheritance described in Joshua 18:11-28.

1 Samuel 10:20-21: "Finally, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. Then he made the tribe of Benjamin approach, clan by clan, and the clan of Matri was chosen. Finally, Saul, son of Kish, was chosen." - This passage shows the continuing importance of the tribal divisions established in Joshua 18 in the context of the selection of Israel's first king.

Psalms 68:27: "There is Benjamin, the least of them, leading them, the princes of Judah in their colorful robes, and the princes of Zebulun and Naphtali." - This psalm mentions Benjamin, whose inheritance is described in Joshua 18, in the context of a ceremonial procession.

Jeremiah 17:26: "People will come from the cities of Judah and the villages around Jerusalem, from the land of Benjamin and the low country, from the hill country and from the Negeb, bringing burnt offerings and sacrifices, grain offerings, incense and thanksgiving offerings to the house of the Lord ." - This prophecy mentions the land of Benjamin, the delimitation of which is described in Joshua 18, in the context of future worship.

Acts 13:21: "Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul, son of Kish, of the tribe of Benjamin, who reigned forty years." - This New Testament reference to the tribe of Benjamin, whose heritage is described in Joshua 18, shows the continuing importance of tribal divisions in Israel's history.

FAQ:

What happened in the seventh year of the conquest of Canaan?

In the seventh year, the distribution of the promised lands began. The tabernacle was at Shiloh, and the tribes assembled for the final division of the land. (Joshua 18:1)

How were the parts of the land to be distributed selected?

Joshua sent three men from each tribe to map and describe the remaining land. They did this to ensure a fair division among the tribes. (Joshua 18:4-6)

What was decided about the cities of refuge?

The division of the land included the allocation of cities of refuge, where those who committed accidental homicide could seek protection. (Joshua 18:6)

How did the tribe of Benjamin receive their inheritance?

The tribe of Benjamin received territory between the tribes of Judah and Ephraim, including several important cities and a central position. (Joshua 18:11-28)

What happened to the territory of Jerusalem?

Jerusalem was an important city that became a central point, but during the division of the lands it was still controlled by the Jebusites and was not completely conquered. (Joshua 18:28)


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