Joshua 13:22 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 13:7-33

Here we have, I. Orders given to Joshua to assign to each tribe its portion of this land, including that which was yet unsubdued, which must be brought into the lot, in a believing confidence that it should be conquered when Israel was multiplied so as to have occasion for it (Josh. 13:7): Now divide this land. Joshua thought all must be conquered before any must be divided. ?No,? said, God, ?there is as much conquered as will serve your turn for the present; divide this, and make your best of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 13:22

Balaam also, the son of Beor the soothsayer, did the children of Israel slay with the sword ,.... At the same time that the princes of Midian were slain, and which is also observed; see Gill on Numbers 31:8 . Kimchi supposes that he returned to Midian, on hearing that the counsel he gave to them, to ensnare Israel with their daughters, had taken effect, in order to receive his wages, and so received his righteous doom and just reward; it is commonly said by the Jews F13 T. Bab.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:14-33

The inheritance of Levi. I. THE TRIBE OF LEVI RECEIVED NO INHERITANCE OF LAND . II. THE TRIBE OF LEVI HAD ITS TEMPORAL WANTS ADEQUATELY PROVIDED FOR (see Joshua 13:14 ). (a) just ( 1 Corinthians 9:11 ), (b) necessary for unhindered service, and (c) not injurious to true devotion so long as the servant of God does not degrade his vocation into a trade by working for money instead of receiving money that he may have means for work. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:22

The soothsayer. Or diviner, one who pretended to foretell future events. Balaam, it would seem, instead of returning to his own land, went to visit the Midianites, whose elders had joined in the invitation given by Moab ( Numbers 22:7 ), and persuaded them to entice the Israelites into idolatry and licentiousness (see Numbers 25:1-18 ) For this crime he met with the punishment he had deserved, and was involved in the destruction which fell on the Midianites by God's express command, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:22

The fate of Balaam. I. WHEN SPIRITUAL GIFTS ARE USED FOR UNSPIRITUAL PURPOSES THEY LOSE THEIR SPIRITUAL VALUE . In the Book of Numbers Balaam appears as a prophet inspired by God. In the Book of Joshua he is only named as a common soothsayer. All spiritual gifts, of insight, of power, of sympathy, are worthy only so long as they are well used. As they become degraded by evil uses they lose their Divine character and become mere talents of cleverness and ability.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:22

God is patient in the exercise of His justice as well as in His compassions, for He is the Lord, with whom "a thousand years are as one day." He knows that His threatenings, like His promises, cannot fail. Of this we have a striking proof, both in the punishment which came upon Balsam, during the war for the conquest of Canaan, and in the blessing of Caleb. I. For many years Balsam had been untrue to his own conscience, in going back to the idolatries of Canaan, after having been made for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:22

Balaam. A study of pathetic interest; one of the great "might-have-beens" of the world. One capable of winning an immortal fame, but actually finding only an immortal infamy. The Judas of the Old Testament: one travelling on the right road till within sight of heaven, and then turning aside to perdition. Consider— I. THE GREATNESS OF THE MAN . Evidently his position is one of great dignity and influence. He has raised himself to priest-kingship among the Midianitish tribes.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 13:8-33

The writer appends to the command of God Joshua 13:1-7 a statement that the other two tribes and a half had already had their inheritance marked out for them by Moses in the land east of Jordan. The boundaries of this territory as a whole are first set forth Joshua 13:8-14, and afterward the portions assigned within it to the two tribes and a half are severally described Joshua 13:15-33.Joshua 13:14See Deuteronomy 18:1-5 and notes.Joshua 13:15-24Inheritance of the tribe of Reuben. This... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 13:22

Joshua 13:22. Were slain by them This was recorded before, (Numbers 31:8,) and is here repeated, because the defeating of Balaam’s purpose to curse Israel, and the turning that curse into a blessing, was such an instance of the power and goodness of God, as was fit to be had in everlasting rememberance. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Joshua 13:1-33

13:1-22:34 DIVISION OF THE LANDAll the land that Israel had conquered was now divided among the twelve tribes. The list of tribal boundaries may not make very interesting reading today, but it was necessary for Israel as a permanent and lawful record to which people could refer if any disagreement arose. It also told the tribes of the enemies that had yet to be destroyed, both within their own tribal areas and in lands round about.Overall plan for the division (13:1-14:5)The area west of... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 13:7-33

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 13:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:14-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 13:8-33

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 13:22

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Joshua 13:1-33

Group of Brands