Joshua 13

Observation:

• Read Joashua 13
• Read Joshua 13 and mark every reference to: Joshua, the land, The Lord, the sons of Israel, Moses, inheritance, command (or commanded), Levi
• Using your journal answer the following questions:
• Who is speaking to whom in Joshua 13?
• What commands are given?

• Go back through and read the chapter again, as it describes each tribe's inheritance write the name of their tribe in the margin.
• Look at the map below and see what each tribe still had to possess.

• Note what side of the Jordan is being referred to (It may help you to mark what side in the text)

• Which tribes are being dealt with first in Joshua 13 (List them in your journal)
• What do you learn about the tribe of Levi in this chapter?

Interpretation:
Compare Joshua 13:1-6 with Joshua 11:16-23. What insight are we given here in regards to taking the land? Remember that God's Word does not contradict itself so there must be a resolution.

Look up the following cross references and write down what you learn further about the tribe of Levi:

• Deuteronomy 18:1-8
• Deuteronomy 17:8-13
• Malachi 2:4-7

Application:
As you read this chapter you will notice that God mentions again people who have been defeated. As the people go in to possess the land that is their inheritance don't you think it was an encouragement to remember the past victories, deliverances or judgements by God? Is there a way you could apply this to your life when you feel overwhelmed or discouraged?