And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet received their inheritance.
There were still seven tribes of Israel that had not yet received the land that was promised to them.
This verse shows that seven of Israel's twelve tribes were still waiting to receive their portion of the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered much of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, the process of dividing the land among the twelve tribes was underway as part of God's plan to fulfill His covenant. By Joshua 18:2, seven of these tribes had not yet received their allotted portions, indicating a delay in claiming the inheritance God had promised them. This moment highlights the importance of completing the settlement to establish a stable nation in the land.
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