Acts 13:19
Acts 13:19 in Multiple Translations
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.
And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot.
And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land for an inheritance, for about four hundred and fifty years:
And having put to destruction seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them the land for their heritage for about four hundred and fifty years.
After he had overthrown seven nations living in the land of Canaan, God divided their land among the Israelites and gave it to them to inherit. This took about four hundred and fifty years.
And he destroied seuen nations in the land of Chanaan, and deuided their lad to them by lot.
and having destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, He did divide by lot to them their land.
When he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land for an inheritance for about four hundred fifty years.
And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he divided their land to them by lot.
And destroying seven nations in the land of Chanaan, divided their land among them, by lot,
He enabled the Israelis to conquer seven tribal groups who were then living in Canaan region, and he gave their land to us Israelis for us to possess.
Then they got to the country called Canaan, and God helped them fight against 7 different tribes, and they won. They killed all their enemies, and God gave that country to his own people to keep.
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Study Notes — Acts 13:19
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- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 13:19
- Cambridge Bible on Acts 13:19
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- Sermons on Acts 13:19
Context — In Pisidian Antioch
19And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.
20All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet. 21Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 7:1 | When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you— |
| 2 | Psalms 78:55 | He drove out nations before them and apportioned their inheritance; He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents. |
| 3 | Acts 7:45 | And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, |
| 4 | Joshua 14:1 | Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. |
| 5 | Joshua 19:51 | These are the inheritances that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families distributed by lot to the tribes of Israel at Shiloh before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing up the land. |
| 6 | Genesis 17:8 | And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.” |
| 7 | Joshua 18:10 | And Joshua cast lots for them in the presence of the LORD at Shiloh, where he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions. |
| 8 | Joshua 24:11 | After this, you crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The people of Jericho fought against you, as did the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I delivered them into your hand. |
| 9 | Nehemiah 9:24 | So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished. |
| 10 | Genesis 12:5 | And Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and people they had acquired in Haran, and set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan, |
Acts 13:19 Summary
This verse reminds us that God is a powerful and faithful God who keeps His promises. He vanquished seven nations in Canaan and gave their land to His people as an inheritance, just as He had promised to their ancestors (Genesis 12:7, Genesis 17:8). This is a picture of the eternal inheritance that God has promised to all believers through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:14, Colossians 1:12). As we trust in God's power and provision, we can be confident that He will give us victory over the challenges we face and lead us into the inheritance He has prepared for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the seven nations in Canaan that God vanquished?
The seven nations in Canaan are listed in Deuteronomy 7:1, which includes the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. God instructed the Israelites to completely destroy these nations and not make any covenants with them, as stated in Exodus 23:32-33.
Why did God give the land of these seven nations to His people as an inheritance?
God gave the land to His people as an inheritance because He had promised it to their ancestors, as stated in Genesis 12:7 and Genesis 17:8. This promise was fulfilled through the conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua, as recorded in the book of Joshua.
What does it mean that God 'vanquished' these seven nations?
When it says that God 'vanquished' these seven nations, it means that He gave the Israelites victory over them, as stated in Joshua 10:42 and Joshua 12:7-24. This was a demonstration of God's power and faithfulness to His people, and it fulfilled the promise He made to them in Exodus 23:31.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger story of God's relationship with His people, the Israelites, and it points forward to the ultimate inheritance that God has promised to all believers, as stated in Ephesians 1:14 and Colossians 1:12. It reminds us that God is a God who keeps His promises and who gives us an eternal inheritance through faith in Jesus Christ, as stated in Hebrews 9:15.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's power and provision in my own life, just as the Israelites trusted in Him to vanquish the seven nations in Canaan?
- How can I apply the promise of God's inheritance to my own life, and what does it mean for me to live as a child of God with an eternal inheritance?
- What are the 'nations' or 'strongholds' in my own life that God wants to vanquish, and how can I trust in His power to overcome them?
- How does the story of God's faithfulness to the Israelites encourage me to be faithful to Him, even in the midst of challenges and uncertainties?
Gill's Exposition on Acts 13:19
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 13:19
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 13:19
Trapp's Commentary on Acts 13:19
Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 13:19
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 13:19
Cambridge Bible on Acts 13:19
Barnes' Notes on Acts 13:19
Whedon's Commentary on Acts 13:19
Sermons on Acts 13:19
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God's Truth About Alliances by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon series titled "How Can Two Walk Together Except They Be Agreed?", the speaker addresses the topic of Satan's lies about holiness, separation, and false alliances. Th |
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God's Marvelous Grace by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the downward spiral of the nation of Israel as they turned away from God. Despite God sending prophets to warn them and call them back to Him, |
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A Day of Terror by Ralph Sexton | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the presence of terror and fear in the world and how it affects our lives. He mentions the story of the children of Israel crossing the Jorda |
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The Vanguard and Rereward of the Church by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing the victory of Zion over its oppressors, emphasizing the power of God in saving and freeing the people. The sermon then shifts to |
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The Blessings of Obedience Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith teaches about the blessings of obedience as he continues his verse-by-verse study through the book of Deuteronomy. He emphasizes the importance o |
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Total Destruction by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of deliverance from sin and the importance of recognizing the enemy in one's life. The speaker emphasizes that God reveals the ene |
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(Through the Bible) Acts 12-13 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the miraculous escape of Peter from prison. Peter was imprisoned by Herod during the Passover period and was heavily guarded by soldiers. Howe |





