Joshua 13:26
Joshua 13:26 in Multiple Translations
the territory from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir;
And from Heshbon unto Ramath-mizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim unto the border of Debir;
and from Heshbon unto Ramath-mizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim unto the border of Debir;
And from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim to the edge of Debir;
stretching from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the Debir region.
And from Heshbon vnto Ramoth, Mizpeh, and Betonim: and from Mahanaim vnto the borders of Debir:
and from Heshbon unto Ramath-Mispeh, and Betonim, and from Mahanaim unto the border of Debir,
and from Heshbon to Ramath Mizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir;
And from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir;
And from Hesebon unto Ramoth, Masphe and Betonim: and from Manaim unto the borders of Dabir.
the area from Heshbon city to Ramath-Mizpah and Betonim towns; the area from Mahanaim town to the Debir region;
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Joshua 13:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מֵ/חֶשְׁבּ֛וֹן
עַד
רָמַ֥ת
הַ/מִּצְפֶּ֖ה
וּ/בְטֹנִ֑ים
וּ/מִֽ/מַּחֲנַ֖יִם
עַד
גְּב֥וּל
לִדְבִֽר
וּ/מֵ/חֶשְׁבּ֛וֹן
Cheshbôwn
H2809
Heshbon
Conj | Prep | N-proper
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
רָמַ֥ת
Râmath ham-Mit-speh
H7434
Ramath-mizpeh
N-proper
הַ/מִּצְפֶּ֖ה
Râmath ham-Mit-speh
H7434
Ramath-mizpeh
Art | N-proper
וּ/בְטֹנִ֑ים
Bᵉṭônîym
H993
Betonim
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מִֽ/מַּחֲנַ֖יִם
Machănayim
H4266
Mahanaim
Conj | Prep | N-proper
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
גְּב֥וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
N-ms
לִדְבִֽר
Dᵉbîyr
H1688
Debir
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 13:26
וּ/מֵ/חֶשְׁבּ֛וֹן
Cheshbôwn
H2809
"Heshbon"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Heshbon was a city east of the Jordan River, serving as the capital of the Amorites under King Sihon, and later becoming part of the tribes of Reuben and Gad.
Definition: § Heshbon = "stronghold" the capital city of Sihon, king of the Amorites, located on the western border of the high plain and on the border line between the tribes of Reuben and Gad
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Heshbon. See also: Numbers 21:25; Joshua 12:5; Isaiah 15:4.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
רָמַ֥ת
Râmath ham-Mit-speh
H7434
"Ramath-mizpeh"
N-proper
Ramath-mizpeh is another name for Ramoth-Gilead, a place in ancient Palestine. It means high place of the watch tower and is located in the region of Gilead. The Bible mentions it as a border town of the tribe of Gad.
Definition: Ramath-mizpeh = "high place of the watch tower" a place in Gilead on the northern border of Gad Another name of ra.mot gi.l.ad (רָמֹת "Ramoth" H7433)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ramath-mizpeh. See also: Joshua 13:26.
הַ/מִּצְפֶּ֖ה
Râmath ham-Mit-speh
H7434
"Ramath-mizpeh"
Art | N-proper
Ramath-mizpeh is another name for Ramoth-Gilead, a place in ancient Palestine. It means high place of the watch tower and is located in the region of Gilead. The Bible mentions it as a border town of the tribe of Gad.
Definition: Ramath-mizpeh = "high place of the watch tower" a place in Gilead on the northern border of Gad Another name of ra.mot gi.l.ad (רָמֹת "Ramoth" H7433)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ramath-mizpeh. See also: Joshua 13:26.
וּ/בְטֹנִ֑ים
Bᵉṭônîym
H993
"Betonim"
Conj | N-proper
Betonim refers to a city in Palestine, east of the Jordan River, in the territory of Gad, with a name meaning pistachio nuts.
Definition: § Betonim = "pistachio nuts" a city east of the Jordan in territory of Gad
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Betonim. See also: Joshua 13:26.
וּ/מִֽ/מַּחֲנַ֖יִם
Machănayim
H4266
"Mahanaim"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Mahanaim was a place in Palestine where Jacob met angels, and its name means 'two camps'. It's east of the Jordan River and is an important location in biblical history.
Definition: § Mahanaim = "two camps" a place east of the Jordan, named from Jacob's encounter with angels
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Mahanaim. See also: Genesis 32:3; 2 Samuel 2:29; 1 Chronicles 6:65.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
גְּב֥וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
N-ms
This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.
Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.
לִדְבִֽר
Dᵉbîyr
H1688
"Debir"
N-proper
Debir was an Amoritish king and the name of two places in Palestine, one of which was a town in the territory of Manasseh. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua as a location conquered by the Israelites.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Jos.10.3 § Lo-debar = "not a pasture" a town in Manasseh in Gilead east of the Jordan
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Debir. See also: Joshua 10:3; Joshua 15:7; 1 Chronicles 6:43.
Study Notes — Joshua 13:26
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- Context
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- Joshua 13:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 13:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 13:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 13:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 13:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 13:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 13:26
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 13:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 13:26
- Sermons on Joshua 13:26
Context — Gad’s Inheritance
24This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Gad:
25The territory of Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, near Rabbah;
26the territory from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir;
27and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, with the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon (the territory on the east side of the Jordan up to the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth ). 28This was the inheritance of the clans of the Gadites, including the cities and villages.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 17:27 | When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 2:8 | Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, |
| 3 | Judges 10:17 | Then the Ammonites were called to arms and camped in Gilead, and the Israelites assembled and camped at Mizpah. |
| 4 | Joshua 20:8 | And beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho, they designated Bezer on the wilderness plateau from the tribe of Reuben, Ramoth in Gilead from the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan from the tribe of Manasseh. |
| 5 | Genesis 31:49 | It was also called Mizpah, because Laban said, “May the LORD keep watch between you and me when we are absent from each other. |
| 6 | Genesis 32:1–2 | Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God.” So he named that place Mahanaim. |
| 7 | 1 Kings 22:3 | who said to his servants, “Do you not know that Ramoth-gilead is ours, but we have failed to take it from the hand of the king of Aram?” |
| 8 | Judges 11:29 | Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, then through Mizpah of Gilead. And from there he advanced against the Ammonites. |
| 9 | Joshua 21:38 | And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, a city of refuge for the manslayer, Mahanaim, |
| 10 | Judges 11:11 | So Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him their leader and commander. And Jephthah repeated all his terms in the presence of the LORD at Mizpah. |
Joshua 13:26 Summary
Joshua 13:26 describes the territory given to the tribe of Gad, including cities like Heshbon, Ramath-mizpeh, and Debir. This verse shows how God provided for the Israelites and gave them specific lands to inhabit, just as He had promised in Genesis 12:7 and Joshua 1:3-4. The division of the land also demonstrates the importance of following God's instructions and trusting in His provision, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:1 and Joshua 1:7-8. By studying this verse, we can learn to trust in God's faithfulness and provision in our own lives, just as the Israelites did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities mentioned in Joshua 13:26?
The cities mentioned in Joshua 13:26, such as Heshbon, Ramath-mizpeh, and Debir, were part of the territory given to the tribe of Gad, as recorded in Joshua 13:24-28, and were likely important centers of trade, commerce, and worship, as seen in other biblical accounts like Numbers 21:24-26 and Deuteronomy 2:24-37.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of the book of Joshua?
Joshua 13:26 is part of a larger section describing the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God in Leviticus 25:23 and Deuteronomy 1:7-8, and fulfilled in Joshua 13-22, with each tribe receiving a specific territory to inhabit and govern.
What can we learn from the way the Israelites divided their land?
The division of the land, as described in Joshua 13:26 and surrounding verses, demonstrates the importance of following God's instructions, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:1 and Joshua 1:7-8, and trusting in His provision, as promised in Joshua 1:3-4 and Genesis 12:7.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of God's covenant with Israel?
Joshua 13:26, in the context of the book of Joshua and the larger biblical narrative, highlights God's faithfulness to His covenant promises, as seen in Genesis 15:18-21 and Exodus 6:4, and demonstrates His commitment to providing for and guiding His people, as expressed in Psalm 23:1-4 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail in His plans for His people?
- How can I apply the principles of trusting in God's provision, as seen in this verse, to my own life and circumstances?
- What can I learn from the way the Israelites worked together to divide the land and establish their communities, and how can I apply those lessons to my own relationships and community?
- In what ways can I, like the tribe of Gad, demonstrate faithfulness and obedience to God's commands, as seen in Joshua 13:26 and surrounding verses?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 13:26
And from Heshbon unto Ramathmizpeh, and Betonim,.... This was their coast from the south to the north, and so describes their eastern border, which reached from Heshbon, given to the tribe of Reuben,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 13:26
And from Heshbon unto Ramath-mizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim unto the border of Debir; From Heshbon unto Ramath-mizpeh - Heshbon (see the note at Joshua 13:17). Porter ('Handbook of Syria and Palestine, p.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 13:26
From Heshbon, either exclusively or inclusively. See Poole on "". Ramath-mizpeh, called Ramoth-gilead, or Ramoth in Gilead, , and elsewhere Mahanaim, exclusively; for Mahanaim was in the portion of Manasseh, beyond Jabbok, which was the border of Gad and Manasseh.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 13:26
Joshua 13:26 And from Heshbon unto Ramathmizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim unto the border of Debir;Ver. 26. Ramathmizpeth.] Called also Ramoth in Gilead.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 13:26
OF THE BY MOSES ON THE EAST OF JORDAN (Joshua 13:15-33). (15) Reuben.—See also Numbers 32:33-42 and Deuteronomy 3:16, &c.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 13:26
Verse 26. Ramath-mizpeh] The same as Ramoth-gilead. It was one of the cities of refuge, Joshua 20:8; Deuteronomy 4:47. Mahanaim] Or the two camps. Situated on the northern side of the brook Jabbok, celebrated for the vision of the two camps of angels which Jacob had there; see Genesis 32:2.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 13:26
26. and from Heshbon] Thus the extension northward of the tribe is expressed, unto Ramath-mizpeh, which is identical with the early sanctuary at which Jacob and Laban set up their cairn of stones, and which received the names of Mizpeh, Galeed, and Jegar-Sahadutha, and which probably was the same as the famous Ramoth-gilead, where (a) Ahab was slain (1 Kings 22:1-37), (b) his son Joram was wounded by Hazael (2 Kings 8:28), (c) Jehu was anointed king (2 Kings 9:1-6). It is the modern es-Salt on the road from Jericho to Damascus. and Betonim] a town somewhere on the northern boundary of Gad. Its site was unknown to Jerome. and from Mahanaim] in the east, unto Debir, on the heights which border the Jordan on the west. Mahanaim (= the two hosts) is famous in the history (a) of Jacob’s return from Padanaram (Genesis 32:2), (b) of Ishbosheth’s reign (2 Samuel 2:8), (c) of David’s flight from Absalom (2 Samuel 17:24; 2 Samuel 17:27). The site of Debir is undetermined.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 13:26
26. From Heshbon — Which belonged to the Reubenites, (Joshua 13:17,) but stood so near the boundary between Reuben and Gad as to be occupied in common by both tribes. Compare Joshua 13:17 and Joshua 21:39, notes.
Sermons on Joshua 13:26
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From the Hands of Esau by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and his encounter with his brother Esau after many years of separation. Jacob, feeling guilty about his past actions, fear |
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(Genesis) 48 - Peniel, From Supplanter to Prevailer by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the life of Jacob and his journey from immaturity to maturity. He highlights how Jacob's life is summarized in Hosea 12:3, where it is menti |
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Jacob - Gods Unchanging Grace - Genesis 25 - Sermon 3 of 5 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob and his encounter with his brother Esau. Jacob is filled with fear and distress upon hearing that Esau is coming to meet |
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Enemies at Peace by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound truth that when a person's ways align with God's will, even their enemies can be made to live in peace with them. He acknowledges that strivin |
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Hosea 12:2 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the life of Jacob, an unlikely candidate for the title 'Power with God.' Despite his deceptive actions and attempts to gain advantage over others, Jacob ultima |
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Through the Bible - Genesis 32-36 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores Genesis chapters 32 to 36, focusing on Jacob's journey back to his brother Esau and the transformative encounter he has with God. Jacob, fearful of Esau's pote |
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Lionhearted and Lamblike the Christian Husband as Head, Part 2 by John Piper | This sermon focuses on the role of husbands as leaders in their homes, drawing from Ephesians 5 to emphasize the husband's responsibility to provide Christ-like servant leadership, |