Joshua 11:23

Authorized King James Version

So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said unto Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקַּ֨ח

H3947

took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

יְהוֹשֻׁ֨עַ

H3091

So Joshua

jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

וְהָאָ֥רֶץ

H776

And the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

כְּ֠כֹל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

דִּבֶּ֣ר

H1696

said

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

יְהוָה֮

H3068

according to all that the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#10

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#11

מֹשֶׁה֒

H4872

unto Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

#12

וַיִּתְּנָהּ֩

H5414

gave

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#13

יְהוֹשֻׁ֨עַ

H3091

So Joshua

jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader

#14

לְנַֽחֲלָ֧ה

H5159

it for an inheritance

properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

#15

לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל

H3478

unto Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#16

כְּמַחְלְקֹתָ֖ם

H4256

according to their divisions

a section (of levites, people or soldiers)

#17

לְשִׁבְטֵיהֶ֑ם

H7626

by their tribes

a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan

#18

וְהָאָ֥רֶץ

H776

And the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#19

שָֽׁקְטָ֖ה

H8252

rested

to repose (usually figurative)

#20

מִמִּלְחָמָֽה׃

H4421

from war

a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Joshua. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Joshua Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Joshua chapter 11 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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