Joshua 18
-Now the focus shifts onto the allotment for the remaining
seven tribes as the congregation of the sons of Israel assemble themselves
together at Shiloh where they set up the tent of meeting after the land had
been subdued before them (Joshua 18:1-2). Joshua commanded that three men be
provided from each tribe that they may be sent out to walk through the land and
write a description of it according to their inheritance. Then they would
return to Joshua there in Shiloh and the seven portions would be divided by lot
before the LORD. Therefore, the men went out as directed and described the
seven divisions in a book and presented it back to their leader. The lots were
cast before the LORD, and Joshua divided out the land to the sons of Israel who
had not yet received their inheritance (Joshua 18:3-10).
-The territory of Benjamin is described in great detail as
the first portion. Their land lay between the sons of Judah to the south the
sons of Joseph to the north. All of their borders were laid out specifically
along with their fourteen cities. Places of note in this region were Jericho,
Bethel, and the Jerusalem area (Joshua 18:11-28). Saul, Israel’s first king
which came some 400 years later, was from this tribe of Benjamin, presumably
from city of Gibeah (1 Samuel 9:21; 10:26). Benjamin was Jacob’s last son, born
to Rachel whom he loved (Genesis 29:18-20; 35:16-19, 24).
-*Application* How do we make great decisions? Take this
chapter and learn from it. Go and walk through the analysis part of the
decision. Make note of every detail. Describe it. Meditate on it long and hard.
Use the time you are given. Then, finally, bring it before the LORD and the
people you respect and look up to in life. This is an awesome strategy for
success in all sorts of decisions. The key is to bring the matter before the
LORD, but there are other important aspects as we see here in the passage. Just
remember to keep it all before the LORD with the right heart and spirit to do
His will.
Verse to Memorize:
Joshua 18:10
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