Bible Blog 248

Today I read Joshua 22, in which the Eastern tribes return home and build an altar. I considered that sometimes people want a visual reminder that they belong to God and serve God. Eastern Tribes Altar The eastern tribes of the children of Israel were given...

Bible Blog 247

Today I read Joshua 21, in which the children of Israel gave cities for the Levites from their inheritance. I considered that the Levites (priests and those ministering to God) received cities to dwell in after all the Israelites and Joshua received their inheritance....

Bible Blog 246

Today I read Joshua 20, in which the children of Israel appointed six cities of refuge. Today I considered that a refuge city or sanctuary city was about saving the life of someone who committed manslaughter, not for any other reason. Refuge City to Save Lives The...

Bible Blog 245

Today I read Joshua 19, in which the land of Simeon, Zebulon, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan is described. Today I considered that the land was divided for every tribe to have a portion but the inheritance was partially based on their ability to manage and control...

Bible Blog 244

Today I read Joshua 18, in which Joshua had the tribes divide the land so they could assign the inherited land and the next lot became the land of Benjamin. Today I considered you have to sometimes divide something before giving away the parts. Division Then...

Bible Blog 243

Today I read Joshua 17, describing which descendants were awarded land and the land area given to Manasseh. Ephraim and Manasseh are the descendants of Joseph. Today I considered that sometimes we unintentionally share things or accept circumstances that we originally...