As the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did, and they divided the land.
The Israelites did exactly what the LORD had commanded Moses, and they divided up the land.
The writer is showing that the Israelites were obedient to God's instructions and faithfully carried out His plan for dividing the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were in the process of dividing the land of Canaan among the tribes after their conquest, fulfilling the promises God had made to Abraham and his descendants through Moses. This division was a direct response to God's specific instructions, as recorded in earlier books like Numbers, ensuring each tribe received their inheritance. Joshua 14:5 emphasizes the faithfulness of the Israelites in carrying out these commands as they settled the Promised Land.
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