Joshua 17:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 17:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 17:4 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The LORD..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 17:4 — KJV
“And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren. Therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father.”
— Joshua 17:4 (KJV)
Joshua 17:4 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 17:4
“These are the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, divided for an inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. So they made an end of dividing the country.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:4: before, eleazar, priest
“So concerning them Moses commanded Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:4: eleazar, priest, joshua
“And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron. the city...: or, Kirjatharba”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:4: joshua, son, lord
“Then came near the heads of the fathers of the Levites unto Eleazar the priest, and unto Joshua the son of Nun, and unto the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel;”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:4: came, near, eleazar
“And it came to pass after the plague, that the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying,”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:4: came, eleazar, priest
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