Joshua 18:5

“And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their coasts on the north.”

"And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their coasts on the north." - Joshua 18:5
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What does Joshua 18:5 mean?

The verse Joshua 18:5 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their coasts on the north." This verse comes from the book of Joshua, which tells the…

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Dividing the Land: A Lesson in Trust and Obedience

The verse from Joshua 18:5 states: "And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their coasts on the north." This scripture encapsulates a pivotal moment in the history of Israel, emphasizing the…

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A Prayer for Divine Division and Unity

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I seek Your guidance and wisdom in understanding the depth of Your Word, particularly in reference to Joshua 18:5, which states, "And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house…

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Joshua 18:5 - "And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their coasts on the north."
Joshua 11:18 - "Joshua made war a long time with all those kings."
Joshua 18:10 - "¶ And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the LORD: and there Joshua divided the land unto the children of Israel according to their divisions."
Joshua 10:18 - "And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:"
Joshua 18:25 - "Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth,"
Joshua 18:23 - "And Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah,"
Joshua 18:27 - "And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,"
Joshua 13:18 - "And Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,"
Joshua 18:26 - "And Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah,"
Joshua 18:18 - "And passed along toward the side over against Arabah northward, and went down unto Arabah:"
Joshua 5:3 - "And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins."
Joshua 18:9 - "And the men went and passed through the land, and described it by cities into seven parts in a book, and came again to Joshua to the host at Shiloh."
Joshua 18:22 - "And Beth-arabah, and Zemaraim, and Beth-el,"
Joshua 19:18 - "And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem,"
Joshua 5:13
Joshua 8:18 - "And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that he had in his hand toward the city."
Joshua 3:5 - "And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you."
Joshua 12:18 - "The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;"
Joshua 5:15 - "And the captain of the LORD'S host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so."
"Joshua made war a long time with all those kings." - Joshua 11:18
Joshua 18:24 - "And Chephar-haammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:"
Joshua 5:2 - "¶ At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time."
Joshua 18:3 - "And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you?"
"And Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah," - Joshua 18:23
"And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah," - Joshua 18:27
"Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth," - Joshua 18:25
"And Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Mozah," - Joshua 18:26
"And Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath," - Joshua 13:18
Joshua 5:7 - "And their children, whom he raised up in their stead, them Joshua circumcised: for they were uncircumcised, because they had not circumcised them by the way."