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Joshua 1:12

What does Joshua 1:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Joshua 1:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Joshua 1:12 means

Joshua turns his attention specifically to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, who had previously settled east of the Jordan River. This distinct address highlights a covenant made earlier with Moses concerning their role in the conquest. By isolating them, Joshua prepares to reiterate that agreement, ensuring their participation in the upcoming battles alongside their brethren, thus demonstrating his thorough leadership in uniting the tribes for the common goal.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And to the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And to the Reubenite, and to the Gadite, and to the half of the tribe of Manasseh, hath Joshua spoken, saying,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he said to the Rubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasses:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And to the Reubenites and to the Gadites and to half the tribe of Manasseh spoke Joshua, saying,

Context

After giving general instructions for the entire camp's preparation in verse 11, Joshua now addresses a specific segment of the Israelites. This verse introduces the particular situation of the eastern tribes, setting the stage for Joshua to remind them of their prior commitment made to Moses, which is detailed in the subsequent verses.

v.11Pass through the midst of the camp, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye are to pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which Jehovah your God giveth you to possess it.

v.12This passage

v.13Remember the word which Moses the servant of Jehovah commanded you, saying, Jehovah your God giveth you rest, and will give you this land.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Numbers 32:20

    And Moses said unto them, If ye will do this thing, if ye will arm yourselves to go before Jehovah to the war,

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