Joshua 13:20
And Bethpeor, and Ashdothpisgah, and Bethjeshimoth,
Beit-P'or, the slopes of Pisgah, Beit-Yeshimot,
Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth—
and Beth-peor, and the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,
Cross-References
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Joshua 12:3 (3 votes)
And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, [even] the salt sea on the east, the way to Bethjeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdothpisgah: -
Deuteronomy 4:46 (3 votes)
On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt: -
Ezekiel 25:9 (2 votes)
Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities [which are] on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim, -
Numbers 25:3 (2 votes)
And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel. -
Deuteronomy 3:17 (2 votes)
The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast [thereof], from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, [even] the salt sea, under Ashdothpisgah eastward. -
Numbers 33:49 (2 votes)
And they pitched by Jordan, from Bethjesimoth [even] unto Abelshittim in the plains of Moab.
Commentary
Context
Joshua 13 begins with God instructing Joshua to divide the remaining land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel, even though much territory was yet to be conquered. This chapter focuses on the inheritance given to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, whose portions were east of the Jordan River. This distribution was initiated by Moses before his death, as recorded in Deuteronomy 3:16-17 and reiterated in Joshua 13:8. Verse 20 specifically lists three towns – Bethpeor, Ashdothpisgah, and Bethjeshimoth – as part of the territory allocated to the tribe of Reuben, detailing the precise boundaries and cities within their inheritance.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The names of these locations carry historical and geographical significance:
Significance and Application
While a list of ancient place names, Joshua 13:20 offers several points of reflection:
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