King James Version:
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¶ And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet received their inheritance.
Complete Jewish Bible:
There still remained among the people of Isra'el seven tribes that had not yet received their inheritance.
Berean Standard Bible:
there were still seven tribes of Israel who had not yet received their inheritance.
American Standard Version:
And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet divided their inheritance.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And there remained{H3498} among the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478} seven{H7651} tribes{H7626}, which had not yet received{H2505} their inheritance{H5159}.
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Commentary for Joshua 18:2
Joshua 18:2 occurs within the historical context of the Israelites' settlement in the Promised Land of Canaan, following their exodus from Egypt and the death of Moses. Joshua, Moses' successor, is leading the people in conquering and dividing the land among the twelve tribes of Israel. The verse specifically addresses the situation that, at this point in the narrative, seven of the tribes have not yet been allotted their respective territories.
The theme of this verse revolves around inheritance and the fulfillment of God's promises. The land of Canaan was promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel), and the division of the land is a significant event in the realization of this divine promise. The verse underscores the importance of patience and trust in God's timing, as the remaining tribes must wait for their portions to be assigned. It also highlights the communal responsibility of the Israelites, as the distribution of land was not only for individual tribal inheritance but also for the collective welfare and organization of the nation.
In a broader sense, Joshua 18:2 reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over the land and His direct involvement in the affairs of His people. It serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commands and the necessity of faith in His promises. The verse sets the stage for the subsequent division of the land, which is detailed throughout the rest of the chapter and into the next, emphasizing the meticulous and orderly process by which God directed the Israelites to claim their inheritance.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3498
There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָתַר
Transliteration: yâthar
Pronunciation: yaw-thar'
Description: a primitive root; to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively, to leave, cause to abound, preserve; excel, leave (a remnant), left behind, too much, make plenteous, preserve, (be, let) remain(-der, -ing, -nant), reserve, residue, rest. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel. - Strong's Number: H7651
There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁבַע
Transliteration: shebaʻ
Pronunciation: sheh'-bah
Description: or (masculine) (שִׁבְעָה); from שָׁבַע; a primitive cardinal number; seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number; ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare שִׁבְעָנָה. - Strong's Number: H7626
There are 178 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁבֶט
Transliteration: shêbeṭ
Pronunciation: shay'-bet
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan; [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. - Strong's Number: H2505
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָלַק
Transliteration: châlaq
Pronunciation: khaw-lak'
Description: a primitive root; to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate; deal, distribute, divide, flatter, give, (have, im-) part(-ner), take away a portion, receive, separate self, (be) smooth(-er). - Strong's Number: H5159
There are 191 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַחֲלָה
Transliteration: nachălâh
Pronunciation: nakh-al-aw'
Description: from נָחַל (in its usual sense); properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion; heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare נַחַל.