Joshua 19:40
New International Version
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of Dan according to its clans.

New Living Translation
The seventh allotment of land went to the clans of the tribe of Dan.

English Standard Version
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of the people of Dan, according to their clans.

Berean Standard Bible
The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan:

King James Bible
And the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.

New King James Version
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.

New American Standard Bible
The seventh lot went to the tribe of the sons of Dan according to their families.

NASB 1995
The seventh lot fell to the tribe of the sons of Dan according to their families.

NASB 1977
The seventh lot fell to the tribe of the sons of Dan according to their families.

Legacy Standard Bible
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of the sons of Dan according to their families.

Amplified Bible
The seventh lot fell to the tribe of the sons of Dan according to their families.

Christian Standard Bible
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of Dan’s descendants by their clans.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The seventh lot came out for the Danite tribe by its clans.

American Standard Version
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.

English Revised Version
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The seventh lot was drawn for the families of the tribe of Dan.

Good News Translation
The seventh assignment made was for the families of the tribe of Dan.

International Standard Version
The seventh lottery went to the tribe of Dan according to its families.

Majority Standard Bible
The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan:

NET Bible
The seventh lot belonged to the tribe of Dan by its clans.

New Heart English Bible
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of the people of Dan according to their families.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.

World English Bible
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The seventh lot has gone out for the tribe of the sons of Dan, for their families;

Young's Literal Translation
For the tribe of the sons of Dan, for their families, hath the seventh lot gone out;

Smith's Literal Translation
To the tribe of the sons of Dan according to their families came forth the seventh lot.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The seventh lot came out to the tribe of the children of Dan by their families:

Catholic Public Domain Version
The seventh lot went out to the tribe of the sons of Dan, by their families.

New American Bible
The seventh lot fell to the tribe of Danites by their clans.

New Revised Standard Version
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of Dan, according to its families.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the seventh lot went to the tribe of Dan according to their families.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the seventh lot of the children of Dan went out for their families
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the seventh lot came out to Dan.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Dan's Inheritance
40The seventh lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Dan: 41The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh,…

Cross References
Judges 18:1-2
In those days there was no king in Israel, and the tribe of the Danites was looking for territory to occupy. For up to that time they had not come into an inheritance among the tribes of Israel. / So the Danites sent out five men from their clans, men of valor from Zorah and Eshtaol, to spy out the land and explore it. “Go and explore the land,” they told them. The men entered the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah, where they spent the night.

Judges 18:7-10
So the five men departed and came to Laish, where they saw that the people were living securely, like the Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. And they were far away from the Sidonians and had no alliance with anyone. / When the men returned to Zorah and Eshtaol, their brothers asked them, “What did you find?” / They answered, “Come on, let us go up against them, for we have seen the land, and it is very good. Why would you fail to act? Do not hesitate to go there and take possession of the land! ...

Judges 18:27-29
After they had taken Micah’s idols and his priest, they went to Laish, to a quiet and unsuspecting people, and they struck them with their swords and burned down the city. / There was no one to deliver them, because the city was far from Sidon and had no alliance with anyone; it was in a valley near Beth-rehob. And the Danites rebuilt the city and lived there. / They named it Dan, after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel—though the city was formerly named Laish.

Judges 1:34
The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain.

Judges 1:35
And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor.

1 Kings 12:29
One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan.

1 Kings 12:30
And this thing became a sin; the people walked as far as Dan to worship before one of the calves.

1 Chronicles 12:35
From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle.

1 Chronicles 6:62
The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.

1 Chronicles 6:66-70
And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: / They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, / Jokmeam, Beth-horon, ...

Ezekiel 48:1-2
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west.

Ezekiel 48:30-31
“These will be the exits of the city: Beginning on the north side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, / the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi.

Revelation 7:6
from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,

Matthew 4:13-15
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Acts 13:21
Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.


Treasury of Scripture

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Joshua 19
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24. of Asher
32. of Naphtali
40. of Dan
49. The children of Israel give an inheritance to Joshua














The seventh lot
In the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, the casting of lots was a method used to ensure that the distribution was guided by divine will. The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, suggesting that the allocation of land was part of God's perfect plan for His people.

came out
The phrase "came out" indicates the outcome of the lot casting, emphasizing the belief that the result was not random but orchestrated by God. This reflects the Israelites' trust in God's sovereignty over their inheritance.

for the clans
The term "clans" refers to the subdivisions within the tribe, highlighting the importance of family and kinship in Israelite society. Each clan within the tribe of Dan would receive its portion of the land, ensuring that the inheritance was distributed fairly among the families.

of the tribe of Dan
Dan was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Jacob's fifth son by Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe of Dan is often associated with both positive and negative aspects in biblical history. Geographically, the territory allotted to Dan was initially located in the central coastal region of Canaan. However, due to pressure from neighboring peoples, the Danites later migrated northward, as described in Judges 18. This movement is significant in understanding the tribe's later history and its role in Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Tribe of Dan
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe is known for its later struggles with idolatry and relocation.

2. Joshua
The leader of Israel after Moses, responsible for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and distributing the land among the tribes.

3. Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The distribution of this land is a fulfillment of God's covenant.

4. Casting Lots
A method used in ancient Israel to discern God's will, particularly in the allocation of land. It reflects a trust in divine sovereignty.

5. Inheritance
The portion of land allocated to each tribe, signifying God's provision and faithfulness to His promises.
Teaching Points
Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
The casting of lots for the land allocation underscores God's control over the process, yet the tribes were responsible for taking possession of their inheritance. Believers today are called to trust in God's sovereignty while actively pursuing His will.

Faithfulness to God's Promises
The distribution of the land to the tribes of Israel is a testament to God's faithfulness. Christians can be assured that God will fulfill His promises in their lives.

The Danger of Complacency
The tribe of Dan's later struggles serve as a warning against complacency and the failure to fully embrace God's provision. Believers must remain vigilant in their spiritual walk.

Identity and Purpose
Each tribe had a specific inheritance and role within the nation of Israel. Similarly, every believer has a unique identity and purpose in the body of Christ.

Spiritual Inheritance
Just as the tribes received a physical inheritance, Christians have a spiritual inheritance in Christ, which includes eternal life and the blessings of being God's children.(40) The seventh lot . . . of the children of Dan.--Dan was the most numerous tribe, next to Judah, in each census taken during the exodus. (See Numbers 1, 26) This tribe had also had a post of honour in being commander of the rear-guard during the march. A similar post is here assigned to Dan in Palestine, viz., next to Judah, on the side of the Philistine territory. The Philistines were the most powerful and warlike of the unconquered nations of Palestine. The wisdom of guarding Israel on their frontier by the two strongest of the tribes is manifest. It was Samson, a Danite, who began to deliver Israel from them, and David completed the work. Though there were Philistine wars in the time of the later kings, they never had dominion over Israel after David's time.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The seventh
הַשְּׁבִיעִֽי׃ (haš·šə·ḇî·‘î)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7637: Seventh (an ordinal number)

lot
הַגּוֹרָ֥ל (hag·gō·w·rāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1486: Lot -- a lot (for casting)

came out
יָצָ֖א (yā·ṣā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

for the clans
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑ם (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֥ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Dan:
דָ֖ן (ḏān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1835: Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel


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