Joshua 13

Commentary

Joshua 13 is a chapter that outlines the remaining land that the Israelites had yet to conquer. It is a reminder of the promise that God had made to Abraham in Genesis 15:18-21, that his descendants would possess the land of Canaan. The chapter begins with a reminder of the land that had already been conquered, and then moves on to the land that remained to be taken. The chapter then goes on to list the various tribes and their respective territories. It is interesting to note that the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh had already received their inheritance east of the Jordan River. This was a sign of God's faithfulness to His promise to Abraham, as He had promised that his descendants would possess the land of Canaan. The chapter then goes on to list the various kings and their respective territories. This is a reminder of the power of God, as He had promised to give the Israelites victory over their enemies. It is also a reminder of the importance of obedience, as the Israelites had to obey God's commands in order to receive the promised land. Finally, the chapter ends with a reminder of the importance of faithfulness. God had promised to give the Israelites the land of Canaan, and He had kept His promise. This is a reminder to us today that God is faithful and will keep His promises to us if we are faithful to Him.