Joshua 18 Summary - 5 Minute Bible Study
Joshua 18 Summary - A Quick Overview
WHEN:
Israel’s conquest of the Promised Land began around 1450 B.C. and lasted approximately 5-7 years.
CHARACTERS:
Joshua - Moses’ assistant while he led the people in the wilderness. God selected Joshua to lead the Israelites into Canaan after Moses’ death.
Tribe of Benjamin – Descendants of Benjamin, Jacob’s youngest son with his wife Rachel.
WHERE:
The Israelites moved their camp away from Gilgal and set up the Tabernacle at Shiloh.
Joshua 18 describes the land allotted to the tribe of Benjamin west of Jordan.
OUTLINE:
JOSHUA DIVIDES THE LAND FOR THE 7 REMAINING TRIBES (18:1-10):
Seven Israelite tribes still hadn’t received their inheritance in the Promised Land, and Joshua seemed to suggest it was because they were slow to obey God’s command and conquer the remaining territory.
He told them to send 3 men from each tribe to inspect the remaining land and write up a description.
When they finished, they brought the description to Joshua at Shiloh, and he divided up the land by casting lots.
THE LAND INHERITANCE OF THE TRIBE OF BENJAMIN (18:11-28):
Verses 11-28 describe the borders of the land Benjamin received within the Promised Land.
A few notable cities were located in Benjamin’s land, namely Jericho and Jerusalem (Jebus).
