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Joshua, 14

1. This was what the Israelites received as their heritage in Canaan, which was given them as their heritage by the priest, Eleazar, and by Joshua son of Nun, with the heads of families of the tribes of Israel.

1. And these [are the countries] which the children of Israel inherited in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance to them.

2. They received their heritage by lot, as Yahweh had ordered through Moses, as regards the nine tribes and the half-tribe.

2. By lot [was] their inheritance, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses, for the nine tribes, and [for] the half tribe.

3. For Moses himself had given the two-and-a-half tribes their heritage on the further side of the Jordan, although to the Levites he had given no heritage with them.

3. For Moses had given the inheritance of two tribes and an half tribe on the other side Jordan: but unto the Levites he gave none inheritance among them.

4. Since the sons of Joseph formed two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim, no share in the country was given to the Levites, apart from some towns to live in, with their pasture lands for their livestock and their possessions.

4. For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part unto the Levites in the land, save cities to dwell [in], with their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance.

5. The Israelites did as Yahweh had ordered Moses, and shared out the country.

5. As the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did, and they divided the land.

6. Some sons of Judah came to Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, 'You know what Yahweh said to Moses, man of God, at Kadesh-Barnea concerning you and me.

6. Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea.

7. I was forty years old when Moses, servant of Yahweh, sent me from Kadesh-Barnea to reconnoitre this country, and I made him a completely honest report.

7. Forty years old [was] I when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadeshbarnea to espy out the land; and I brought him word again as [it was] in mine heart.

8. The brothers, however, who had gone up with me discouraged the people, whereas I myself scrupulously obeyed Yahweh my God.

8. Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God.

9. That day Moses swore this oath, "Be sure of this, that the country your foot has trodden will be a heritage for you and your children for ever, since you have scrupulously obeyed Yahweh my God."

9. And Moses sware on that day, saying, Surely the land whereon thy feet have trodden shall be thine inheritance, and thy children's for ever, because thou hast wholly followed the LORD my God.

10. From then till now, Yahweh has kept me alive in observance of his promise. It is forty-five years since Yahweh said this to Moses -- Israel was then going through the desert -- and now I am eighty-five years old.

10. And now, behold, the LORD hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the LORD spake this word unto Moses, while [the children of] Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I [am] this day fourscore and five years old.

11. Today I am still as strong as the day when Moses sent me out on that errand; for fighting, for going and coming, I am as strong now as then.

11. As yet I [am as] strong this day as [I was] in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength [was] then, even so [is] my strength now, for war, both to go out, and to come in.

12. It is time you gave me the highlands, of which Yahweh spoke to me that day. You heard that day that there were Anakim and large, fortified towns there; but if Yahweh is with me, I shall drive them out, as Yahweh has said.'

12. Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims [were] there, and [that] the cities [were] great [and] fenced: if so be the LORD [will be] with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.

13. Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as heritage.

13. And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

14. And hence Hebron down to the present day has remained the heritage of Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite, since he had scrupulously obeyed Yahweh, God of Israel.

14. Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite unto this day, because that he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.

15. Hebron in olden days was called Kiriath-Arba. Arba had been the greatest of the Anakim. And the country had rest from warfare.

15. And the name of Hebron before [was] Kirjatharba; [which Arba was] a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.



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Alaviitteet:

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).

Aiheeseen liittyvät säkeet Joshua, 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)


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