Joshua 12:7

French Jerusalem 1998

Voici les rois du pays que Josué et les Israélites battirent en deçà du Jourdain à l'occident, depuis Baal-Gad, dans la vallée du Liban, jusqu'au mont Pelé qui s'élève vers Séïr, et dont Josué distribua l'héritage aux tribus d'Israël suivant leur répartition:

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse lists the kings that Joshua and the Israelites defeated on the west side of the Jordan River. It describes the area from Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak near Seir. The land was given to the tribes of Israel to live in, divided among them.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine a big playground that Joshua and his friends won from some mean bullies. They shared this playground with all their friends. This verse tells us about the whole playground, from one big tree to a tall mountain, and how they divided it up fairly.

Contexte historique

Joshua 12 was written by Joshua, the leader of the Israelites after Moses, around the 14th century BCE. It was written for the Israelites to remember their conquests and the land that God had promised them. The setting was the Promised Land, where they were settling after their journey from Egypt.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In a modern scenario, if a community has won a large piece of land for a new park, this verse shows how they could divide it fairly among different groups within the community, ensuring everyone gets a share.

Thèmes

• conquest
• promised land
• division
• Israelites
• Joshua
• victory

Versets liés

• Numbers 32:33
• Joshua 13:23
• Joshua 18:10
• 1 Kings 4:21
• Acts 11:19

Questions fréquentes

Who wrote Joshua 12:7?

Joshua wrote this verse as part of the book of Joshua, detailing the land that was conquered and given to the Israelites.

What does this verse tell us about the geography?

It gives a geographical range of the area conquered, from Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak near Seir.

How does this verse relate to the Israelites' history?

This verse is part of the historical record of how the Israelites, under Joshua's leadership, fulfilled God's promise to give them the land of Canaan.

What can we learn about leadership from this verse?

Joshua's leadership in dividing the land fairly among the tribes teaches us the importance of equitable distribution and the fulfillment of promises.