15 This is what Moses had given to the tribe of Reuben, according to its clans:
15 And Moses gave unto the tribe of the children of Reuben inheritance according to their families.
15 And Moses gave an inheritance to the tribe of the people of Reuben according to their clans.
15 To the tribe of Reuben, clan by clan, Moses gave:
15 And Moses had given to the tribe of the children of Reuben an inheritance according to their families.
15 Moses had assigned the following area to the clans of the tribe of Reuben.
19 Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the hill in the valley,
19 And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zarethshahar in the mount of the valley,
19 and Kiriathaim, and Sibmah, and Zereth-shahar on the hill of the valley,
19 Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on Valley Mountain,
19 Kirjathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the mountain of the valley,
19 Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill above the valley,
(Read Joshua 13:7-33)
The land must be divided among the tribes. It is the will of God that every man should know his own, and not take that which is another's. The world must be governed, not by force, but right. Wherever our habitation is placed, and in whatever honest way our portion is assigned, we should consider them as allotted of God; we should be thankful for, and use them as such, while every prudent method should be used to prevent disputes about property, both at present and in future. Joshua must be herein a type of Christ, who has not only conquered the gates of hell for us, but has opened to us the gates of heaven, and having purchased the eternal inheritance for all believers, will put them in possession of it. Here is a general description of the country given to the two tribes and a half, by Moses. Israel must know their own, and keep to it; and may not, under pretence of their being God's peculiar people, encroach on their neighbours. Twice in this chapter it is noticed, that to the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance: see Numbers 18:20. Their maintenance must be brought out of all the tribes. The ministers of the Lord should show themselves indifferent about worldly interests, and the people should take care they want nothing suitable. And happy are those who have the Lord God of Israel for their inheritance, though little of this world falls to their lot. His providences will supply their wants, his consolations will support their souls, till they gain heavenly joy and everlasting pleasures.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 13:15
Commentary on Joshua 13:7-33
(Read Joshua 13:7-33)
The land must be divided among the tribes. It is the will of God that every man should know his own, and not take that which is another's. The world must be governed, not by force, but right. Wherever our habitation is placed, and in whatever honest way our portion is assigned, we should consider them as allotted of God; we should be thankful for, and use them as such, while every prudent method should be used to prevent disputes about property, both at present and in future. Joshua must be herein a type of Christ, who has not only conquered the gates of hell for us, but has opened to us the gates of heaven, and having purchased the eternal inheritance for all believers, will put them in possession of it. Here is a general description of the country given to the two tribes and a half, by Moses. Israel must know their own, and keep to it; and may not, under pretence of their being God's peculiar people, encroach on their neighbours. Twice in this chapter it is noticed, that to the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance: see Numbers 18:20. Their maintenance must be brought out of all the tribes. The ministers of the Lord should show themselves indifferent about worldly interests, and the people should take care they want nothing suitable. And happy are those who have the Lord God of Israel for their inheritance, though little of this world falls to their lot. His providences will supply their wants, his consolations will support their souls, till they gain heavenly joy and everlasting pleasures.