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In the beginning of Chapter 18, where did the whole congregation of the children of Israel assemble?
Shiloh
Why did the whole congregation of the children of Israel assemble at Shiloh?
to set up the tabernacle of the congregation
How many tribes had not received their inheritance yet?
7 tribes
What did Joshua say to these 7 tribes? How long are ye _______ to go to possess the land, which the Lord God of your fathers hath given you?
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How many men from each tribe did Joshua send out to go through the land and describe it?
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Into how many parts were they to divide the land?
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Who would abide in the coast on the south?
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Who would abide in the coast on the north? The house of ___________
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What was Joshua going to do when they brought the description of the land to him? ______ ____ for them before the Lord God.
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Who would have no part among them?
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What was the inheritance of the Levites?
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Where was the inheritance of Gad, Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh?
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Who gave Gad, Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh their inheritance?
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Where was Joshua going to cast lots for the land for the 7 tribes?
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How did the men describe the land? By ______ into seven parts in a ______.
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Who did the lot come forth first when Joshua casts lots?
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Between what two tribes was Benjamin's coast?
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Benjamin's border on the north side was from J______ and the border went up to the side of J______ on the north side, and went up through the mountains westward; and the goings out thereof were at the w_______ of Bethaven.
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What is another name for Bethel?
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How many cities belonged to Benjamin?
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Study Notes
Assembly at Shiloh
- The entire congregation of the children of Israel assembled at Shiloh.
- The purpose of the assembly was to establish the tabernacle of the congregation.
Inheritance of the Tribes
- Seven tribes had not yet received their inheritance of land.
- Joshua questioned these tribes about their delay in taking possession of the land granted by God.
Land Division
- Joshua sent three men from each of the seven tribes to survey and describe the land.
- The land was to be divided into seven parts for allocation.
Tribal Allocations
- Judah was to occupy the southern coast, while the house of Joseph was assigned the northern coast.
- Joshua intended to cast lots before God for the assignment of land to the tribes.
Role of the Levites
- The Levites would not receive a lot of land as an inheritance.
- Their inheritance consisted of the priesthood and responsibilities related to it.
Previous Inheritances
- The inheritance for Gad, Reuben, and half of the tribe of Manasseh was located east of the Jordan River.
- Moses had given them this inheritance before his passing.
Casting Lots for Benjamin
- Joshua cast lots for the seven tribes at Shiloh, where the tabernacle was set up.
- The first lot drawn was for the tribe of Benjamin.
Geographic Boundaries
- Benjamin's territory was situated between the tribes of Judah and Joseph's descendants.
- Benjamin's northern border began at the Jordan River and extended to the wilderness, including Jericho and Bethaven, which is also known as Luz.
Cities of Benjamin
- The tribe of Benjamin was allotted a total of 14 cities.
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Test your knowledge on the land division and inheritance among the tribes of Israel as described in the book of Joshua. This quiz covers the assembly at Shiloh, the role of the Levites, and the allocation of land to the tribes. Answer questions about key events and the significance of these divisions in the context of biblical history.
