New International Version So the LORD gave Israel all the land he had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. New Living Translation So the LORD gave to Israel all the land he had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. English Standard Version Thus the LORD gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers. And they took possession of it, and they settled there. Berean Standard Bible Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH gave to Israel all the land of which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they possessed it and dwelt in it. King James Bible And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein. New King James Version So the LORD gave to Israel all the land of which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they took possession of it and dwelt in it. New American Standard Bible So the LORD gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they took possession of it and lived in it. NASB 1995 So the LORD gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they possessed it and lived in it. NASB 1977 So the LORD gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they possessed it and lived in it. Legacy Standard Bible So Yahweh gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they possessed it and lived in it. Amplified Bible So the LORD gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers (ancestors), and they took possession of it and lived in it. Berean Annotated Bible Thus the LORD {YHWH} gave Israel (he wrestles with God) all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. Christian Standard Bible So the LORD gave Israel all the land he had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled there. American Standard Version So Jehovah gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein. Contemporary English Version The LORD gave the Israelites the land he had promised their ancestors, and they captured it and settled in it. English Revised Version So the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the LORD gave Israel the whole land he had sworn to give their ancestors. They took possession of it and settled there. Good News Translation So the LORD gave to Israel all the land that he had solemnly promised their ancestors he would give them. When they had taken possession of it, they settled down there. International Standard Version So the LORD gave all of the land to Israel that he had promised to give their ancestors, and they took possession and settled there in it. NET Bible So the LORD gave Israel all the land he had solemnly promised to their ancestors, and they conquered it and lived in it. New Heart English Bible So the LORD gave to Israel all the land which he swore to give to their fathers. They possessed it, and lived in it. Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD gave to Israel all the land which he swore to give to their fathers: and they possessed it, and dwelt in it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. World English Bible So Yahweh gave to Israel all the land which he swore to give to their fathers. They possessed it, and lived in it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH gives to Israel the whole of the land which He has sworn to give to their fathers, and they possess it, and dwell in it; Berean Literal Bible And YHWH gave to Israel all the land of which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they possessed it and dwelt in it. Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah giveth to Israel the whole of the land which He hath sworn to give to their fathers, and they possess it, and dwell in it; Smith's Literal Translation Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord God gave to Israel all the land that he had sworn to give to their fathers: and they possessed it and dwelt in it. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible And so the LORD gave Israel the entire land he had sworn to their ancestors he would give them. Once they had taken possession of it, and dwelt in it, New Revised Standard Version Thus the LORD gave to Israel all the land that he swore to their ancestors that he would give them; and having taken possession of it, they settled there. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD gave to Israel all the land which he had sworn to give to their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers and they possessed it and they dwelt in it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which He swore to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein. Brenton Septuagint Translation So the Lord gave to Israel all the land which he sware to give to their fathers: and they inherited it, and dwelt in it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites…42Each of these cities had its own surrounding pasturelands; this was true for all the cities. 43Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. 44And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.… Cross References Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land Psalm 136:21-22 and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever. / a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 105:44 He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor, Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. He had sworn to give their fathers, Exodus 6:8 And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” Genesis 17:8 And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.” Genesis 28:13 And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. and they took possession of it Deuteronomy 1:8 See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.” Joshua 18:3 So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you? Exodus 23:30 Little by little I will drive them out ahead of you, until you become fruitful and possess the land. and settled in it. Numbers 33:53-54 You are to take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have given you the land to possess. / And you are to divide the land by lot according to your clans. Give a larger inheritance to a larger clan and a smaller inheritance to a smaller one. Whatever falls to each one by lot will be his. You will receive an inheritance according to the tribes of your fathers. Deuteronomy 11:31-32 For you are about to cross the Jordan to enter and possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you. When you take possession of it and settle in it, / be careful to follow all the statutes and ordinances that I am setting before you today. Deuteronomy 26:1 When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and settle in it, Genesis 12:7 Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. Genesis 15:18-21 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— / the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, / Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, … Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. Deuteronomy 26:9 And He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD gave to Israel all the land which he swore to give to their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelled therein. Genesis 12:7 And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him. Genesis 13:15 For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever. Genesis 15:13-21 And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; … Jump to Previous Dwell Dwelt Heritage Israel Living-Place Oath Possess Possessed Possession Settled Sware Swore Sworn Therein WholeJump to Next Dwell Dwelt Heritage Israel Living-Place Oath Possess Possessed Possession Settled Sware Swore Sworn Therein WholeJoshua 21 1. Forty-eight cities given by lot, out of the other tribes unto the Levites.43. God gives the land, and rest unto the Israelites, according to his promise Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land God fulfilled the land promise made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by bringing Israel into Canaan and giving them victory over its inhabitants. The land was received as a covenant gift, demonstrating the LORD’s faithfulness to His word. Psa 136:21-22 He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion… He had sworn to give their fathers, The generation under Joshua inherited what God had pledged centuries earlier to the patriarchs. Israel’s possession of Canaan showed that God’s purposes continued across generations and that His oath did not fail. Exo 6:8 And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give… and they took possession of it Israel received the land from God, yet they also entered it, fought under Joshua’s leadership, and occupied the cities and territory assigned to each tribe. Divine provision did not remove their responsibility to obey and act. Deu 1:8 See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess… and settled in it. Israel moved from wilderness travel into a permanent homeland, establishing tribal territories, towns, and places of worship. Their settlement marked the beginning of rest in the land, though later disobedience would threaten their enjoyment of that inheritance. Num 33:53-54 You are to take possession of the land and settle in it… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who fulfills His promises. 2. Israel The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are the recipients of God's promises. 3. The Land Refers to Canaan, the Promised Land that God swore to give to the patriarchs and their descendants. 4. The Fathers The patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to whom God originally made the promise of the land. 5. Possession and Settlement The act of Israel taking control of the land and establishing their homes there, signifying the fulfillment of God's promise. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod is faithful to fulfill His promises, as seen in His giving of the land to Israel. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises in their own lives. The Importance of Obedience Israel's possession of the land was contingent upon their obedience to God's commands. Believers today are called to live obediently to experience God's blessings. Spiritual Inheritance Just as Israel received a physical inheritance, Christians have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. This includes eternal life and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Rest in God's Promises The settlement in the land symbolizes rest. Believers are invited to find rest in the assurance of God's promises and the finished work of Christ. Community and Identity The land was not just a possession but a place where Israel's identity as God's people was established. Christians are called to live out their identity in Christ within their communities. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 21:43?2. How does Joshua 21:43 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's character from Joshua 21:43? 4. How does Joshua 21:43 connect to God's covenant with Abraham? 5. How can we trust God to fulfill His promises in our lives today? 6. What steps can we take to remember God's faithfulness as shown in Joshua 21:43? 7. How does Joshua 21:43 affirm God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel? 8. What historical evidence supports the land distribution described in Joshua 21:43? 9. Does Joshua 21:43 imply that God's promises are conditional or unconditional? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 21? Verse 43. - And the Lord gave. The LXX. adds before this passage: "And Joshua completed the division of the land in its boundaries, and the children gave a portion to Joshua, by the commandment of the Lord. They gave to him the city for which he asked, Thamnath Sarach gave they him in Mount Ephraim, and Joshua built the city, and dwelt in it. And Joshua took the stone knives, with which he had circumcised the children of Israel, which were in the way in the wilderness, and he placed them in Tamnath Sarach." The repetition is very much in the manner of the sacred historian, and it is possible that we have here an authentic passage, which some copyist has omitted in the Hebrew text. All the land. As has been before remarked, the Hebrew כל must not be pressed to mean literally "all." Yet, in a sense, the word is true here. The land had been put in their power. They had only to exert themselves to complete its conquest. This they failed to do, and not only so, but violated the conditions under which the land was granted them. Thus they soon fell under the dominion of those who had been their own vassals. Ritter thinks (vol. 3. 187-189) that the Asherites and Danites submitted to the inhabitants of the land in consequence of being allowed equal citizen rights with them. He draws this inference from Judges 5:17, supposing that these tribes addicted themselves to the commercial and maritime life for which the Phoenicians were so famous. Joshua 21:43 celebrates the reliability of God’s word: what He promises, He delivers. He grants the inheritance, empowers His people to claim it, and provides lasting rest. Our task is to trust Him fully and walk in the blessings He has already secured. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thus the LORDיְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel gave וַיִּתֵּ֤ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set Israel לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (lə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the land הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land He had sworn נִשְׁבַּ֖ע (niš·ba‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear to give לָתֵ֣ת (lā·ṯêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5414: To give, put, set their fathers, לַאֲבוֹתָ֑ם (la·’ă·ḇō·w·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father and they took possession of וַיִּרָשׁ֖וּהָ (way·yi·rā·šū·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person feminine singular Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin it and settled וַיֵּ֥שְׁבוּ (way·yê·šə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry there. בָֽהּ׃ (ḇāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew Additonal Resources Joshua 21:43 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 21:43 Bible Gateway Joshua 21:43 Bible.com Joshua 21:43 NIV |
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