Josué - Caput 13

Josué 13.1 Iosue senex provectaeque aetatis erat et dixit Dominus ad eum senuisti et longevus es terraque latissima derelicta est quae necdum est sorte divisa Josué 13.2 omnis videlicet Galilea Philisthim et universa Gesuri Josué 13.3 a fluvio turbido qui inrigat Aegyptum usque ad terminos Accaron contra aquilonem terra Chanaan quae in quinque regulos Philisthim dividitur Gazeos Azotios Ascalonitas Gettheos et Accaronitas Josué 13.4 ad meridiem vero sunt Evei omnis terra Chanaan et Maara Sidoniorum usque Afeca et terminos Amorrei Josué 13.5 eiusque confinia Libani quoque regio contra orientem a Baalgad sub monte Hermon donec ingrediaris Emath Josué 13.6 omnium qui habitant in monte a Libano usque ad aquas Masrefoth universique Sidonii ego sum qui delebo eos a facie filiorum Israhel veniat ergo in parte hereditatis Israhel sicut praecepi tibi Josué 13.7 et nunc divide terram in possessionem novem tribubus et dimidiae tribui Manasse Josué 13.8 cum qua Ruben et Gad possederunt terram quam tradidit eis Moses famulus Domini trans fluenta Iordanis ad orientalem plagam Josué 13.9 ab Aroer quae sita est in ripa torrentis Arnon et in vallis medio universaque campestria Medaba usque Dibon Josué 13.10 et cunctas civitates Seon regis Amorrei qui regnavit in Esebon usque ad terminos filiorum Ammon Josué 13.11 et Galaad ac terminum Gesuri et Machathi omnemque montem Hermon et universam Basan usque Saleca Josué 13.12 omne regnum Og in Basan qui regnavit in Astharoth et Edraim ipse fuit de reliquiis Rafaim percussitque eos Moses atque delevit Josué 13.13 nolueruntque disperdere filii Israhel Gesuri et Machathi et habitaverunt in medio Israhel usque in praesentem diem Josué 13.14 tribui autem Levi non dedit possessionem sed sacrificia et victimae Domini Dei Israhel ipsa est eius hereditas sicut locutus est illi Josué 13.15 dedit ergo Moses possessionem tribui filiorum Ruben iuxta cognationes suas Josué 13.16 fuitque terminus eorum ab Aroer quae sita est in ripa torrentis Arnon et in valle eiusdem torrentis media universam planitiem quae ducit Medaba Josué 13.17 et Esebon cunctosque viculos earum qui sunt in campestribus Dibon quoque et Bamothbaal et oppidum Baalmaon Josué 13.18 Iessa et Cedmoth et Mepheeth Josué 13.19 Cariathaim et Sebama et Sarathasar in monte convallis Josué 13.20 Bethpheor et Asedothphasga et Bethaisimoth Josué 13.21 omnes urbes campestres universaque regna Seon regis Amorrei qui regnavit in Esebon quem percussit Moses cum principibus Madian Eveum et Recem et Sur et Ur et Rabee duces Seon habitatores terrae Josué 13.22 et Balaam filium Beor ariolum occiderunt filii Israhel gladio cum ceteris interfectis Josué 13.23 factusque est terminus filiorum Ruben Iordanis fluvius haec est possessio Rubenitarum per cognationes suas urbium et viculorum Josué 13.24 deditque Moses tribui Gad et filiis eius per cognationes suas possessionem cuius haec divisio est Josué 13.25 terminus Iazer et omnes civitates Galaad dimidiamque partem terrae filiorum Ammon usque ad Aroer quae est contra Rabba Josué 13.26 et ab Esebon usque Ramoth Masphe et Batanim et a Manaim usque ad terminos Dabir Josué 13.27 in valle quoque Betharaam et Bethnemra et Soccoth et Saphon reliquam partem regni Seon regis Esebon huius quoque Iordanis finis est usque ad extremam partem maris Chenereth trans Iordanem ad orientalem plagam Josué 13.28 haec est possessio filiorum Gad per familias suas civitates et villae earum Josué 13.29 dedit et dimidiae tribui Manasse filiisque eius iuxta cognationes suas possessionem Josué 13.30 cuius hoc principium est a Manaim universam Basan et cuncta regna Og regis Basan omnesque vicos Air qui sunt in Basan sexaginta oppida Josué 13.31 et dimidiam partem Galaad Astharoth et Edrai urbes regni Og in Basan filiis Machir filii Manasse dimidiae parti filiorum Machir iuxta cognationes suas Josué 13.32 hanc possessionem divisit Moses in campestribus Moab trans Iordanem contra Hiericho ad orientalem plagam Josué 13.33 tribui autem Levi non dedit possessionem quoniam Dominus Deus Israhel ipse est possessio eius ut locutus est illi

Josué : Caput 13

The Division of the Promised Land

Chapter 13 of the Book of Joshua marks the beginning of the division of the Promised Land to Israel. This solemn moment invites us to reflect on how God fulfills His promises to His people. This detailed text discusses not only the lands still unconquered, but also the division of the Transjordanian tribes. Through these verses, several key themes emerge, such as inheritance, the partial fulfillment of promises, and the constant need for trust in God.

Joshua 13 also highlights God's faithfulness, even when some tasks remain unfinished. This chapter teaches us that the fulfillment of God's promises is not limited to immediate accomplishments, but is also part of a broader process of spiritual and community development.

Illuminating Biblical Themes

To deepen our understanding of the transitional themes present in this chapter, consider five biblical passages that shed light on this sacred distribution:

Numbers 26:52-56

"The Lord said to Moses, 'The land shall be divided among them for an inheritance according to the number of their names. [...] The inheritance shall be distributed by lot.'" This passage sets the context for the distribution of the land, emphasizing that Joshua was acting in accordance with divine instructions given to Moses.

Psalms 78:55

"He drove out the nations before them and gave them their land as an inheritance; he kept the tribes of Israel alive in their tents." This psalm recalls the conquest and distribution of the land, thus revealing God's active work in Israel's history.

Acts 13:19

"And after he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land as an inheritance. inheritance." In his sermon, Paul evokes the conquest and distribution of the land, emphasizing that it is an integral part of God's plan for Israel.

Ezekiel 47:13

"This is what the Sovereign Lord says: 'These are the boundaries by which you shall divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel, with two portions for Joseph.'" Ezekiel refers to the division of the land, echoing the distribution in Joshua 13, but with a view to future restoration.

Hebrews 4:8-9

"For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. Therefore, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God." The author of Hebrews reflects on Joshua's division of the land, seeing it as a symbol of the true "rest" offered in Christ.

May these reflections encourage us to recognize God's faithfulness in our own lives, even when our promises seem incomplete. May we continue to walk in confidence, knowing that our inheritance in Christ is secure.