Chapter Summary

Land divisions for six more tribes.

Discussion Questions for Joshua, Chapter 19

1. Look at Genesis 49. It prophecies that Simeon would be dispersed amidst the land of another due to his sin. What lesson does this hold for us today?
2. How might you discuss the importance of this passage to someone who is an unbeliever?
3. Why might this author want to list the inheritance in such painstaking detail? What does it show us about the importance of Israel's inheritance? What relevance does this have for us today?
4. How might we connect this chapter to the gospel? (Hint: use the concept of God fulfilling his promise to Israel in giving them land; and Paul's talk of Christian inheritance in Ephesians 1.)
5. Verses 49-50 mention God's care and the people's care for Joshua to get an inheritance as well. How can we similarly make sure our leaders are cared for today?
6. What might be the significance of everyone being together at Shiloh for the allotment in verse 51? What decisions in our own faith community require all members to gather?
7. This chapter is part of the report of Israel making a plan to obey God and take the land. What can we learn in our own attempts to plan for and execute obedience to God?
8. Compare the length of space devoted to the tribes of this chapter to the space devoted to Judah in chapter 15. What might this teach us about the different tribes?
9. How does this chapter show that God can be trusted to provide for his people's needs? How can we rely on him more in our lives?
10. What might have been some of the ways Israel was required to exercise stewardship in their inheritance?

Key Words/Phrase

Inheritance, v. 11.

Characters

God, Joshua, Eleazar.

Strong Verse(s)

47, 49.