Joshua 13:15

15 And Moses gave unto the tribe of the sons of Reuben according to their families,

Joshua 13:15 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 13:15

And Moses gave unto the tribe of the children of Reuben
[inheritance] according to their families.
] According to the number of them, and sufficient for them.

Joshua 13:15 In-Context

13 Nevertheless, the sons of Israel did not expel those of Geshur and Maachath, but Geshur {Heb. the proud beholder} and Maachath {Heb. the oppressor} dwell among the Israelites until this day.

14 But unto the tribe of Levi he gave no inheritance; the sacrifices on fire of the LORD God of Israel are their inheritance, as he said unto them.

15 And Moses gave unto the tribe of the sons of Reuben according to their families,

16 and their border was from Aroer, that is on the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that is in the midst of the river and all the plain until Medeba,

17 Heshbon and all her cities that are in the plain, Dibon, and Bamothbaal and Bethbaalmeon,