Joshua14
English Standard Version
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Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Joshua 14.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: The nine tribes and a half to have their inheritance. (1–5). Caleb obtains Hebron. (6–15).
vv1-5
The Israelites must occupy the new conquests. Canaan would have been subdued in vain, if it had not been inhabited. Yet every man might not go and settle where he pleased. God shall choose our inheritance for us. Let us survey our heritage of present mercy, our prospect for the land of promise, eternal in the heavens. Is God any respecter of persons? Is it not better that our place, as to earthly good or sorrow, should be determined by the infinite wisdom of our heavenly Father, than by our own ignorance? Should not those for whom the great mystery of godliness was exhibited, those whose redemption was purchased by Jesus Christ, thankfully refer their earthly concerns to his appointment?
vv6-15
Caleb's request is, “Give me this mountain,” or Hebron, because it was formerly in God's promise to him, and he would let Israel knows how much he valued the promise. Those who live by faith value that which is given by God's promise, far above what is given by his providence only. It was now in the Anakims' possession, and Caleb would let Israel know how little he feared the enemy, and that he would encourage them to push on their conquests. Caleb answered to his name, which signifies “all heart.” Hebron was settled on Caleb and his heirs, because he wholly followed the Lord God of Israel. Happy are we if we follow him. Singular piety shall be crowned with singular favour.
Key Words
אֵלֶּה: these or those
נָחַל: to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
אֲשֶׁר: who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
בֵּן: 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.)
יִשְׂרָאֵל: Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
אֶרֶץ: the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
כְּנַעַן: Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him
אֶלְעָזָר: Elazar, the name of seven Israelites
כֹּהֵן: literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
יְהוֹשׁוּעַ: Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
Cross References
Joshua 14Explicit oath of Moses promising Caleb the land he trod because he wholly followed God.
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God's appointment of Eleazar, Joshua, and tribal heads to distribute the inheritance.
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Moses records the divine oath that Caleb and his children would inherit the walked-upon land.
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Jacob adopts Ephraim and Manasseh as full tribes, replacing Levi to maintain twelve tribal territories.
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Explains Joseph receiving the double portion (birthright) after Reuben's forfeiture.
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The original spy report regarding the great, walled cities and Anakim that Caleb now confronts.
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The divine command to divide the land by lot to the remaining tribes.
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Verbal link designating Moses by his covenant title, 'the man of God'.
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Identifies Caleb as the representative sent from the tribe of Judah to spy out the land.
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Caleb's original faith-filled assertion that Israel could overcome the inhabitants because God was with them.
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The execution and detailing of Joshua's grant of Hebron (Kirjath-arba) to Caleb.
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Details Joshua's prior campaigns cutting off the Anakim from Hebron and the mountains.
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Parallels the concluding formula that 'the land rested from war' after the conquests.
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Establishes Hebron's ancient name as Kirjath-arba, where Sarah died and Abraham bought burial ground.
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