And that they may divide it unto them into seven parts, (Judah shall abide in his coast at the South, and the house of Joseph shall [a]stand in their coasts at the North.)

Ye shall describe the land therefore into seven parts, and shall bring them hither to me, and I will cast lots for you here before the [b]Lord our God.

But the Levites shall have no part among you: for the [c]Priesthood of the Lord is their inheritance: also Gad and Reuben and half the tribe of Manasseh have received their inheritance beyond Jordan Eastward, which Moses the servant of the Lord gave them.

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Footnotes

  1. Joshua 18:5 For these had their inheritance already appointed.
  2. Joshua 18:6 Before the Ark of the Lord.
  3. Joshua 18:7 That is, the sacrifices and offerings, Josh. 13:14.

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