Joshua 19:17

“And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families.”

"And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families." - Joshua 19:17
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What does Joshua 19:17 mean?

Joshua 19:17 (KJV): "And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families." This verse is part of a larger passage in the Old Testament book of Joshua, which details the division of the land of Canaan among the twelve tribes of…

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The Blessing of the Children of Issachar: Recognizing Our God-Given Identity

As we delve into the unfolding narrative of the Israelites’ journey, we arrive at an intriguing moment in Joshua 19:17, which states, "And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families." While this may seem like a simple allotment…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Purpose in Our Lives

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we stand in awe of Your divine wisdom and perfect plan for our lives, recognizing that You are the One who distributes blessings and purposes to each of Your children. The Scripture tells us in Joshua 19:17, "And the fourth lot came…

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Joshua 19:17 - "¶ And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families."
Joshua 19:19 - "And Haphraim, and Shion, and Anaharath,"
Joshua 10:17 - "And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah."
Joshua 17:17 - "And Joshua spake unto the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, Thou art a great people, and hast great power: thou shalt not have one lot only:"
Joshua 24:17
"And Haphraim, and Shion, and Anaharath," - Joshua 19:19
Joshua 4:17 - "Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan."
Joshua 24:17
Joshua 24:17
Joshua 19:4 - "And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,"
Joshua 19:42 - "And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,"
Joshua 19:44 - "And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,"
Joshua 19:43 - "And Elon, and Thimnathah, and Ekron,"
Joshua 19:36 - "And Adamah, and Ramah, and Hazor,"
Joshua 19:20 - "And Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez,"
Joshua 3:1-17
Joshua 6:17-25
Joshua 19:37 - "And Kedesh, and Edrei, and En-hazor,"
Joshua 19:3 - "And Hazar-shual, and Balah, and Azem,"
Joshua 19:5 - "And Ziklag, and Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susah,"
Joshua 19:45 - "And Jehud, and Bene-berak, and Gath-rimmon,"
Joshua 19:25 - "And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,"
Joshua 19:18 - "And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem,"
Joshua 19:49 - "¶ When they had made an end of dividing the land for inheritance by their coasts, the children of Israel gave an inheritance to Joshua the son of Nun among them:"
Joshua 19:41 - "And the coast of their inheritance was Zorah, and Eshtaol, and Ir-shemesh,"
Joshua 19:2 - "And they had in their inheritance Beer-sheba, or Sheba, and Moladah,"
Joshua 12:19 - "The king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one;"
Joshua 19:46 - "And Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho."
Joshua 12:17 - "The king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;"