Ver. 22. Balaam also the son of Beor, the sooth-sayer, did the children of Israel slay— Why is mention here made of Balaam? Probably, as we must suppose, because he had advised Sihon and the Midianitish princes to engage in war against the children of Israel. At least it is very certain, that he had suggested to the Midianites the means of reducing the Israelites to idolatry. See Numbers 25:17. read more
B. The land east of the Jordan 13:8-33This portion of the Promised Land went to the two and one-half tribes that had requested it previously (Numbers 32). read more
Reuben’s portion was the southern part of this area. Balaam (Joshua 13:22) had lost his life during Israel’s battle with the Midianites (Numbers 31:8). read more
Territories of the Eastern Tribes1-7. These vv. describe the land which, though still unconquered, is to be assigned to the 9½ tribes. It includes the W. and N. borders of Palestine. Wellhausen (’History of Israel’) remarks, ’The conquest was at first but an incomplete one. The plain which fringed the coast was hardly touched: so also the valley of Jezreel with its girdle of fortified cities stretching from Accho to Beth-shean. All that was subdued in the strict sense of the word was the... read more
The SettlementThe summaries of Joshua 12 mark the end of one section of the book, and the opening words of Joshua 13 as clearly introduce the beginning of another.This central portion, embracing Joshua 13-21, has been called ’The Domesday Book of the Old Testament,’ and is invaluable as a groundwork for modern scientific explorers. ’The Book of Joshua’ (writes Col. Conder) ’is the great geographical book of the Old Testament, and the study of its geography is important, as showing that it was... read more
DESCRIPTION OF THE TERRITORY DISTRIBUTED BY MOSES ON THE EAST OF JORDAN(Joshua 13:15-33).(15) Reuben.—See also Numbers 32:33-42 and Deuteronomy 3:16, &c. read more
Victories in Old Age Joshua 13:1 God often speaks very plainly. Few care to be told to their face that they are old. But the Almighty recognizes these awkward facts and bids men recognize them. He is sometimes almost blunt, as He was in addressing Joshua. His is the directness of loving faithfulness. Matthew Henry says: 'It is good for those who are old... to be put in remembrance of their being so'. And it was for Joshua's highest good that God now puts him in memory of this unwelcome fact.... read more
CHAPTER XXI.JOSHUA’S OLD AGE- DIVISION FOR THE EASTERN TRIBES.Joshua Ch. 13, 14:1-5. "THE Lord said unto Joshua, Thou art old and stricken in years." To many men and women this would not be a welcome announcement. They do not like to think that they are old. They do not like to think that the bright, joyous, playful part of life is over, and that they are arrived at the sombre years when they must say, ’’There is no pleasure in them." Then, again, there are some who really find it hard to... read more
1. Instruction Given: The Two and One-half Tribes CHAPTER 13 1. Jehovah speaks to Joshua (Joshua 13:1-7 ) 2. Inheritance of the two and one-half tribes (Joshua 13:8-33 ) About seven years had gone by since the passage over Jordan and Joshua, being old and advanced in years, is addressed by the Lord. He takes care of His servants in their old age and provides for their comfort. Much land was yet to be possessed. Israel never responded to the fulness of God’s gift to them. How great their... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joshua 13:22
Balaam. Compare Numbers 22:5 ; Numbers 24:3 , Numbers 24:15 , Numbers 31:8 . Deuteronomy 23:4 . read more