Joshua 13:6

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

«أمَّا الصَّيدُونِيُّونَ السَّاكِنُونَ فِي المِنْطَقَةِ الجَبَلِيَّةِ مِنْ لُبْنَانَ إلَى مِسْرَفُوتَ مَايِمَ، فَإنِّي سَأطرُدُهُمْ مِنْ أمَامِ بَنِي إسْرَائِيلَ. لَكِنْ عَلَيْكَ أنْ تُقَسِّمَ الأرْضَ لِبَنِي إسْرَائِيلَ مِلْكًا لَهُمْ كَمَا أمَرْتُكَ.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God tells Joshua that He will remove all the people living in the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephothmaim and the Sidonians so that the Israelites can take over the land. God instructs Joshua to divide the land among the Israelites through a lottery system, as He has commanded.

Explained for Children

Imagine you and your friends are playing a game where you need to take over a big playground. God is like the playground supervisor who says He will make sure all the other kids leave so you and your friends can play. Then, He tells your friend Joshua to decide who gets to play where, just like drawing straws.

Historical Background

Joshua 13:6 is part of the book of Joshua, written by Joshua around 1380-1370 BC. The book records the events after the death of Moses, where Joshua leads the Israelites into the Promised Land. This verse reflects the ongoing struggle for the Israelites to occupy the land promised to them by God.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you are starting a new job where you need to work with a diverse team. This verse can remind you that with God's help, you can overcome any challenges and integrate well with your colleagues, just as the Israelites did with the land God promised them.

Topics

• faith
• promise
• leadership
• God's provision
• obedience
• inheritance

Related Verses

• Numbers 33:50-56
• Deuteronomy 7:1-2
• Joshua 1:6-9
• Psalms 105:44-45
• Acts 17:26

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Joshua 13:6?

In this verse, God is speaking to Joshua, instructing him about the division of the land among the Israelites.

What does 'divide thou it by lot' mean?

This phrase means that Joshua should divide the land among the Israelites using a method of chance, such as drawing lots, to ensure fairness.

Why does God drive out the inhabitants from before the children of Israel?

God drives out the inhabitants to fulfill His promise to the Israelites, allowing them to occupy the land He had promised to them.

How does this verse relate to modern leadership?

This verse reminds leaders that with God's guidance and promise, they can lead their teams through challenges and toward their goals.