Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 13:32
These [are the countries] which Moses did distribute for inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side Jordan, by Jericho, eastward.
32. in the plains of Moab ] This distribution had been made during the lifetime of Moses in “the plains of Moab,” opposite to the city of Jericho (Num 22:1; Num 34:15).
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 32. Which Moses did distribute] Moses had settled every thing relative to these tribes before his death, having appointed them to possess the territories of Og king of Bashan, and Sihon king of the Amorites.
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Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
These [are the countries] which Moses did distribute for inheritance in the plains of Moab,…. Which is particularly described, that each might know their proper portion:
on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward; of the land of Canaan; of Jordan by Jericho, [See comments on Nu 22:1].
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Jos 13:32 is the concluding formula. (For the fact itself, see Num 34:14-15.) Jos 13:33 is a repetition of Jos 13:14.
Fuente: Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament
‘ These are the inheritances which Moses distributed in the plains of Moab Beyond Jordan at Jericho eastward. But to the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance. YHWH the God of Israel is their inheritance.’
The contrast is again drawn between the inheritance Moses gave and the inheritance he could not give. That which was Beyond Jordan eastward was gifted by Moses. But Levi had their inheritance directly from YHWH, and He was their inheritance. The two and one half tribes coveted Transjordan because it was good and suited their way of life. They did not consider the fact that it was outside the promised land, even though granted with YHWH’s permission. But Levi had all their heart set on God, and all they had came from Him. They were truly blessed and could never lose their inheritance, for it was untouchable. It is a reminder to us that we do well not to look at the things that are seen, but at the things that are not seen, for the things that are seen are temporal, but the things that are not seen are eternal (2Co 4:18).
“The plains (or ‘steppes”) of Moab.’ These were a plain in the land taken from Moab by Sihon, north of the Dead Sea eastward (see Num 22:1; Num 26:3; Num 26:63).
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Jos 13:32 These [are the countries] which Moses did distribute for inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side Jordan, by Jericho, eastward.
Ver. 32. In the plains of Moab. ] But lately possessed by the Amorites, and won from them by Israel.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
NASB (UPDATED TEXT): Jos 13:32-33
32These are the territories which Moses apportioned for an inheritance in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan at Jericho to the east. 33But to the tribe of Levi, Moses did not give an inheritance; the LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as He had promised to them.
Jos 13:32-33 This is a summary statement.
Jos 13:33 See Deu 18:1-5 and Joshua 20-21.
Fuente: You Can Understand the Bible: Study Guide Commentary Series by Bob Utley
Reciprocal: Jos 14:3 – but unto
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
The description of this territory ends with a reminder of the Levites’ inheritance, who received a special relationship to God rather than a tract of land.
"The two and one-half tribes chose, as Lot did, on the basis of appearance (cf. Gen 13:10-11), and their inheritance was ultimately lost to them [cf. 1Ch 5:26]. On the other hand the Levites, requesting no portion, were given an inheritance of abiding spiritual significance." [Note: Campbell, "Joshua," p. 356.]