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Joshua, 14

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.

1. The land of Canaan was divided among the Israelites by Eleazar the priest and by Joshua son of Nun and by the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel.

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

2. They divided the land by drawing lots as Yahweh had commanded through Moses for the nine.

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.

3. (Remember that Moses had given the two and a half tribes beyond the Jordan their own property; to the Levites, he had given no land,

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.

4. but the sons of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim.) The Levites were given no share of the land except certain towns to live in, with pasture lands nearby for their cattle and property.

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

5. In dividing the land, the Israelites did as Yahweh had commanded Moses to do.

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.

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

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.

7. I was forty years old when Moses, the servant of Yahweh, sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy on this land, and I made an honest report about it to him.

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

8. But the men who had gone with me discouraged the people, whereas I myself faithfully 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.

9. That day Moses made this promise to me, 'Because you have obeyed Yahweh my God, the land your foot may walk upon shall be the land which you and your children will own forever.'

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.

10. From then till now, Yahweh has kept me alive in accordance with his promise. It is forty-five years since Yahweh made this promise to Moses (Israel was then journeying through the wilderness), and now I am eighty-five years old.

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.

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

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.

12. Give me then the highlands that Yahweh promised me. You know that there are a race of giants called the Anakim and their towns are great and strong. But if Yahweh is with me, I shall drive them out as Yahweh said."

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

13. Joshua blessed Caleb, son of Jephunneh, and gave him the city of Hebron as an inheritance.

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.

14. And hence Hebron down to the present day belongs to the descendants of Caleb son of Jephunneh, the Kenizzite, because he obeyed Yahweh the God of Israel.

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.

15. The name of Hebron in earlier times was Kiriath-arba. Arba had been the greatest man of the Anakim. And the country had rest from war.



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Przypisy:

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).

Wersety związane z 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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