Joshua 18:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 18:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 18:5 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 18:5 — KJV
“And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their coasts on the north.”
— Joshua 18:5 (KJV)
Joshua 18:5 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 18:5
“Thou shalt prepare thee a way, and divide the coasts of thy land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee to inherit, into three parts, that every slayer may flee thither.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 18:5: divide, into, parts
“And when he was come into his house, he took a knife, and laid hold on his concubine, and divided her, together with her bones, into twelve pieces, and sent her into all the coasts of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 18:5: divide, into, coast
“And Uriah said unto David, The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open fields; shall I then go into mine house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? as thou livest, and as thy soul liveth, I will not do this thing.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 18:5: into, judah, abide
“And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 18:5: into, abide, house
“And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 18:5: into, house, joseph
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