March 28: Joshua 19-21

March 28, Joshua 19-21

Joshua 19 - this chapter sums up the remaining tribes allocation of land, decide by God through the casting of lots. It is interesting to note in the beginning that Simeon’s tribe ended up getting land in the land of the tribe of Judah, because their land was too large. In essence, Simeon inherited cities vs land with borders. Either way, they inherited what they needed, and God knew that! Then we read about the other tribes and where their land was, and it was given to them. All except for the tribe of Dan, they had to fight for it, and they did - to get their land that was promised to them.

The chapter ends with Joshua getting his land last. This is another sign of a strong leader - he didn't take the best land first for himself, he waited till the end, when everyone else was given theirs.  

Joshua 20 is another fulfillment of God’s promises. The cities of refuge for alleged murderers is also allocated, spread throughout their kingdom. For a detailed breakdown of those guidelines, see Numbers 35:6-34.

Joshua 21… another promise fulfilled by God. The Levites are to get their land, not an inheritance like the others, but land for their cattle and families to dwell in. The Lord commanded Moses originally that they were to have 48 cities spread throughout, as well as the six cities of refuge to dwell in. Here - God fulfills it! They are spread out throughout all the tribes, to be able to serve everywhere that is needed.

Then the Israelites were given rest on every side…

To sum it all up:

• God plans everything out in advance - just look at all the details and breakdowns of how our Powerful God brings it all together!!!
• Not one of the promises of God were not fulfilled in regards to the Promised Land