Joshua 13:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maachathites, and all mount Hermon, and all Bashan unto Salcah;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The eastern inheritance also included Gilead, the Geshurite and Maachathite borders, Mount Hermon, and all Bashan as far as Salcah.
What Does Joshua 13:11 Mean?
The survey adds Gilead, the borderlands of the Geshurites and Maachathites, the heights of Mount Hermon, and the whole region of Bashan reaching to Salcah. This was broad and fertile country, much of it taken from the kingdom of Og.
The generous expanse of this portion echoes the generosity of the Giver. From the highlands of Gilead to the slopes of Hermon, the inheritance is wide and good. God does not portion out His gifts grudgingly. The sweep of named regions stands as a quiet witness that the LORD provides amply for His people, settling them in a land large enough for their families and their flocks, that they might dwell and flourish under His care.
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What does Joshua 13:11 mean?
The eastern inheritance also included Gilead, the Geshurite and Maachathite borders, Mount Hermon, and all Bashan as far as Salcah.