The Distribution of the Land

Joshua 13-21

            There are a ton of geographical references in this section, and the easiest thing is to rely on those who study Joshua for a living. Here is a map showing the distribution of the land.

 

            Just a couple of other notes from this reading. First, remember Othniel (15:18) because he will be the first judge. Second, note how much of the land is left unconquered; it will serve as a backdrop to the book of Judges. Third, take a look at where Dan’s allocation is, because at the end of Judges, that whole tribe will end up relocating way to the north.

             Chapter 20-21 simply relate the fulfillment of the Lord’s command regarding the towns of the Levites (Numbers 35)

             Finally, a chronological note. Caleb says that he is 85 and that it has been 45 years since he first went out with the spies to scout out the land. So, 40 years in the wilderness leaves 5 years since they crossed the Jordan. The whole campaign took about 5 years. (The Lord says that Joshua is old, but we have no way to determine his exact age during the conquest.)