Joshua 14:3

The Passion Translation

The descendants of Joseph were divided into two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. Moses had already granted land east of the Jordan, but the tribe of Levi did not receive land as their inheritance. However, they were assigned cities in which to live and pasturelands for their property and livestock.

Cross References

Ezekiel 45:1

“When you apportion the land as an inheritance to each tribe, you must set aside a sacred portion for Yahweh. It is to be 25,000 cubits long and 20,000 cubits wide. The entire area of this land will be sacred.

Joshua 12:6

Moses and the Israelites conquered the two kings, Sihon and Og. Moses, the servant of Yahweh, divided their land east of the Jordan among the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh.

Joshua 13:14

However, Moses did not assign any land as an inheritance to the tribe of Levi, for their inheritance was to share in the sacrificial offerings made to Yahweh, the God of Israel, as he promised them.

Joshua 13:16

extended from Aroer, on the edge of the Arnon Valley, including the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plain of Medeba,

Joshua 13:17

Heshbon and all its surrounding towns on the plain, including Dibon, Bamoth Baal, Beth Baal Meon,

Joshua 13:8

The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had already received their portion of the land on the east side of the Jordan, which Yahweh’s servant Moses had assigned to them.