Joshua 13:7

Now therefore divide this land for an inheritance unto the nine tribes, and the half tribe of Manasseh,

Cross-references

Joshua 18:8 Historical context

Joshua 18:8 describes the survey of the land, the next step in executing the division commanded in Joshua 13:7.

Joshua 23:4 Parallel

Joshua 23:4 summarizes the division of conquered land among the tribes, directly recalling the command here.

Numbers 26:53-56 gives the divine instruction to divide land by lot according to tribe size—the basis for the command in Joshua 13:7.

Numbers 33:54 repeats the command to inherit by lot with larger/smaller inheritances, directly paralleling the division order in Joshua 13:7.

Ezekiel 47:13-23 envisions a future division of the land among the tribes, echoing Joshua's command to allot the inheritance.

Ezekiel 48:23-29 gives specific tribal boundaries in the restored land, paralleling the original land division commanded here.

Genesis 48:5 Historical context

Genesis 48:5 adopts Ephraim and Manasseh as separate tribes, establishing the basis for the half-tribe of Manasseh mentioned here.

Psalm 78:55 Parallel

Psalm 78:55 poetically recounts God dividing the land as an inheritance, directly reflecting the command in Joshua 13:7.

Numbers 32:2–14 Historical context

Numbers 32:2-14 recounts Reuben, Gad, and half-Manasseh requesting land east of Jordan, explaining why only nine and half tribes are allotted here.