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for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jahaz, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Jahaza, Kedemoth, Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Jahaz and Kedemoth and Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Jahaz and Kedemoth and Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Jahaz and Kedemoth and Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Jahaz and Kedemoth and Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jahaz, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Jahaz, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jahaza, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jahaza and Kedemoth and Mephaath,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Jassa, and Cidimoth, and Mephaath, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Jahaz, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jahaz, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Jahaz and Kermoth and Aenath<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yahats and Qermuth and Anath<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Jahaz, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Basan, and Bakedmoth, and Maephaad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/13-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=3473" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/13.htm">Reuben's Inheritance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon, <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3096.htm" title="3096: wə·yah·ṣāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Or Yahtsah; or Yahtsah; from an unused root meaning to stamp; perhaps threshing-floor; Jahats or Jahtsah, a place East of the Jordan.">Jahaz,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6932.htm" title="6932: ū·qə·ḏê·mōṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Reuben. From qadam; beginnings; Kedemoth, a place in eastern Palestine.">Kedemoth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4158.htm" title="4158: ū·mê·p̄ā·‘aṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A Levitical city in Reuben. (Jer. 48:21 or meyphaath; or mephaath">Mephaath,</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Numbers 32:33-42</a></span><br />So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them. / And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, / Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Deuteronomy 3:12-17</a></span><br />So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-27.htm">Judges 1:27-28</a></span><br />At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land. / When Israel became stronger, they pressed the Canaanites into forced labor, but they never drove them out completely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm">1 Chronicles 5:11-22</a></span><br />The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah: / Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. / Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">2 Kings 10:32-33</a></span><br />In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory / from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-7</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a></span><br />On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— / the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, / Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21</a></span><br />And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">2 Samuel 8:3</a></span><br />David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-44.htm">Psalm 105:44</a></span><br />He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hebrews 4:8</a></span><br />For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Romans 15:8</a></span><br />For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Galatians 3:16</a></span><br />The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jahaza, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/21-36.htm">Joshua 21:36,37</a></b></br> And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with her suburbs, and Jahazah with her suburbs, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/21-23.htm">Numbers 21:23</a></b></br> And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel.</p><p class="hdg">Jahaz</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-78.htm">1 Chronicles 6:78,79</a></b></br> And on the other side Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of Jordan, <i>were given them</i> out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with her suburbs, and Jahzah with her suburbs, … </p><p class="hdg">Jahzah </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/2-32.htm">Jahaz</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-21.htm">Jahazah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-21.htm">Jahzah</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-26.htm">Kedemoth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-26.htm">Ked'emoth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-21.htm">Mephaath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/21-36.htm">Jahaz</a> <a href="/joshua/21-36.htm">Jahazah</a> <a href="/joshua/21-36.htm">Jahzah</a> <a href="/joshua/21-37.htm">Kedemoth</a> <a href="/joshua/21-37.htm">Ked'emoth</a> <a href="/joshua/21-37.htm">Mephaath</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-1.htm">The bounds of the land not yet conquered</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-8.htm">The inheritance of the two tribes and a half</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-14.htm">The Lord and his sacrifices are the inheritance of Levi</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-15.htm">The bounds of the inheritance of Reuben</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-22.htm">Balaam slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-24.htm">The bounds of the inheritance of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">and of the half tribe of Manasseh</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Jahaz</b><br>Jahaz is a significant location in biblical history, primarily known as the site where the Israelites, under Moses' leadership, defeated King Sihon of the Amorites (<a href="/numbers/21-23.htm">Numbers 21:23-24</a>). This victory was crucial for the Israelites as it allowed them to gain control over the land east of the Jordan River. Jahaz is situated in the territory allocated to the tribe of Reuben, as mentioned in <a href="/joshua/13.htm">Joshua 13</a>. The battle at Jahaz is a testament to God's promise to deliver the land to the Israelites, demonstrating His faithfulness and power. The site is often associated with God's judgment against the Amorites and His provision for His people.<p><b>Kedemoth</b><br>Kedemoth is another town within the territory of Reuben, mentioned alongside Jahaz and Mephaath. It was given to the Levites, specifically the Merarite clan, as a city of refuge (<a href="/joshua/21-37.htm">Joshua 21:37</a>). The name Kedemoth means "eastern parts," indicating its geographical location. The town's inclusion as a Levitical city underscores the importance of the Levites in maintaining spiritual leadership and justice within Israel. Kedemoth's role as a city of refuge highlights the biblical theme of mercy and justice, providing a safe haven for those seeking asylum from avengers of blood, as outlined in <a href="/numbers/35.htm">Numbers 35</a>.<p><b>Mephaath</b><br>Mephaath is also located in the territory of Reuben and was designated as a Levitical city for the Merarites (<a href="/joshua/21-37.htm">Joshua 21:37</a>). Its mention in the context of <a href="/joshua/13.htm">Joshua 13</a> emphasizes the distribution of land among the tribes of Israel and the provision for the Levites. Mephaath is later referenced in the prophetic book of Jeremiah (48:21), where it is included in the pronouncement of judgment against Moab. This connection to prophecy illustrates the ongoing narrative of God's sovereignty and justice over the nations. The allocation of Mephaath to the Levites signifies the importance of spiritual oversight and the centrality of worship in the life of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jahaz.htm">Jahaz</a></b><br>Jahaz is a location east of the Jordan River, significant as the site where the Israelites, led by Moses, defeated King Sihon of the Amorites. This victory was crucial for the Israelites as it allowed them to possess the land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/kedemoth.htm">Kedemoth</a></b><br>Kedemoth is a town allocated to the tribe of Reuben. It is mentioned in the context of the cities given to the Levites, indicating its role in the religious and communal life of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mephaath.htm">Mephaath</a></b><br>Mephaath is another town in the territory of Reuben. Like Kedemoth, it was given to the Levites, highlighting the importance of supporting the priestly tribe in their service to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment_of_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises</a></b><br>The allocation of these towns to the tribes of Israel is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives as well.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>The assignment of cities like Kedemoth and Mephaath to the Levites highlights the importance of supporting spiritual leaders. Christians are encouraged to support their church leaders through prayer, encouragement, and resources.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_through_obedience.htm">Victory Through Obedience</a></b><br>The victory at Jahaz serves as a reminder that obedience to God's commands leads to victory. Believers are called to live obedient lives, trusting that God will lead them to triumph over challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_and_stewardship.htm">Inheritance and Stewardship</a></b><br>The distribution of land to the tribes of Israel is a reminder of the inheritance believers have in Christ. Christians are called to be good stewards of the spiritual and material blessings they receive.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_in_the_book_of_jasher.htm">What is the content of the Book of Jasher?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'let_your_yes_be_yes'_mean.htm">What does 'We will serve the Lord' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_didn't_tribes_fully_possess_land.htm">If the land division was divinely ordained, why do other biblical accounts (e.g., Judges 1) describe tribes failing to fully possess these assigned territories?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'book_of_jashar'_mention_cast_doubt.htm">2 Samuel 1:18: Why is there ambiguity around the 'Book of Jashar,' and does its mention cast doubt on the text's preservation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/13-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Jahaz,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיַ֥הְצָה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yah·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3096.htm">Strong's 3096: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jahaz -- a place in Moab</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kedemoth,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּקְדֵמֹ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·qə·ḏê·mōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6932.htm">Strong's 6932: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kedemoth -- a city in Reuben</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mephaath,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֵפָֽעַת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mê·p̄ā·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4158.htm">Strong's 4158: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mephaath -- a Levitical city in Reuben</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/13-18.htm">Joshua 13:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/13-18.htm">Joshua 13:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/13-18.htm">Joshua 13:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/13-18.htm">Joshua 13:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/13-18.htm">Joshua 13:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/13-18.htm">Joshua 13:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/13-18.htm">Joshua 13:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/13-18.htm">Joshua 13:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/13-18.htm">Joshua 13:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/13-18.htm">Joshua 13:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/13-18.htm">OT History: Joshua 13:18 Jahaz Kedemoth Mephaath (Josh. 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