Joshua 18:8

God's Word

As the men got ready to go, Joshua ordered them to write a description of the land. He said, “Go survey the land. Write a description of it, and return to me. Then I will draw lots for you in the presence of the Lord here in Shiloh.”

Cross References

Genesis 13:17

Go! Walk back and forth across the entire land because I will give it to you.”

Isaiah 34:17

He is the one who throws dice for them, and his hand divides up ⌞the land⌟ for them with a measuring line. They will possess it permanently and live there for generations.

Romans 14:19

So let’s pursue those things which bring peace and which are good for each other.

Joshua 13:7

So divide this land. It will be an inheritance for the nine tribes and half of the tribe of Manasseh.”

Joshua 15:1

The lot was drawn for the families of the tribe of Judah. Their territory extends as far south as the territory of Edom and the desert of Zin.

Joshua 18:1

The whole congregation of Israel gathered at Shiloh and set up the tent of meeting there. The land was under their control.

Joshua 18:10

So Joshua drew lots for them in the presence of the Lord in Shiloh. There Joshua divided the land among the tribes of Israel.

Joshua 18:6

You must describe the seven parts of the land and report to me here. I will draw lots for you here in the presence of the Lord our God.

Joshua 18:9

The men surveyed the land. They described it in a book. The land was divided into seven parts according to its cities. Then they returned to Joshua at the camp at Shiloh.

1 Samuel 14:41

Then Saul said to the Lord, “O God of Israel, why didn’t you answer me today? If this sin is mine or my son Jonathan’s, Lord God of Israel, ⌞let the priest⌟ draw Urim. But if it is in your people Israel, ⌞let him⌟ draw Thummim.” Jonathan and Saul were chosen, and the people were freed ⌞from guilt⌟.