Joshua 13:11-12 The Division of the Land

11 It also included Gilead, the territory of the people of Geshur and Maacah, all of Mount Hermon and all Bashan as far as Salecah—

12 that is, the whole kingdom of Og in Bashan, who had reigned in Ashtaroth and Edrei and had survived as one of the last of the Rephaites. Moses had defeated them and taken over their land.

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Meaning of Joshua 13:11-12

Joshua 13:11 lists the territories ascribed to the tribes of Israel, highlighting God's fulfillment of His promise to give them a land of their own. This verse underscores God's faithfulness and His meticulous attention to detail in fulfilling His covenant, empowering His people to live in their inheritance.

Cross References for Joshua 13:11-12

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Joshua 13:13 - But the Israelites did not drive out the people of Geshur and Maacah, so they continue to live ... Click to read the verse Joshua 13:13 Click to read the verse Joshua 13:13

Joshua 11:3 - to the Canaanites in the east and west; to the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites and Jebusites in ... Click to read the verse Joshua 11:3 Click to read the verse Joshua 11:3

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Deuteronomy 4:47-48 - They took possession of his land and the land of Og king of Bashan, the two Amorite kings east ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:47-48 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:47-48

Joshua 13:2 - “This is the land that remains: all the regions of the Philistines and Geshurites: Click to read the verse Joshua 13:2 Click to read the verse Joshua 13:2

Joshua 12:2-5 - Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon... Click to read the verse Joshua 12:2-5 Click to read the verse Joshua 12:2-5

1 Chronicles 2:23 - (But Geshur and Aram captured Havvoth Jair, as well as Kenath with its surrounding settlements—... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 2:23 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 2:23

1 Chronicles 5:11 - Gad The Gadites lived next to them in Bashan, as far as Salecah: Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:11 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:11