Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After Joshua had dismissed the Israelites, they went to take possession of the land, each to their own inheritance. New Living Translation After Joshua sent the people away, each of the tribes left to take possession of the land allotted to them. English Standard Version When Joshua dismissed the people, the people of Israel went each to his inheritance to take possession of the land. Berean Standard Bible After Joshua had dismissed the people, the Israelites went out to take possession of the land, each to his own inheritance. Berean Literal Bible And Joshua dismissed the people, and the sons of Israel went each to his own inheritance to possess the land. King James Bible And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land. New King James Version And when Joshua had dismissed the people, the children of Israel went each to his own inheritance to possess the land. New American Standard Bible When Joshua had dismissed the people, the sons of Israel went, each one to his inheritance, to take possession of the land. NASB 1995 When Joshua had dismissed the people, the sons of Israel went each to his inheritance to possess the land. NASB 1977 When Joshua had dismissed the people, the sons of Israel went each to his inheritance to possess the land. Legacy Standard Bible Then Joshua sent the people away, and the sons of Israel went each to his inheritance to possess the land. Amplified Bible And when Joshua had sent the people away, the [tribes of the] Israelites went each to his inheritance, to take possession of the land. Berean Annotated Bible After Joshua (YHWH saves) had dismissed the people, the Israelites (God prevails) went out to take possession of the land, each to his own inheritance. Christian Standard Bible Previously, when Joshua had sent the people away, the Israelites had gone to take possession of the land, each to his own inheritance. Holman Christian Standard Bible Joshua sent the people away, and the Israelites went to take possession of the land, each to his own inheritance. American Standard Version Now when Joshua had sent the people away, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land. English Revised Version Now when Joshua had sent the people away, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land. GOD'S WORD® Translation Now, Joshua sent the people of Israel home. So each family went to take possession of the territory they had inherited. Good News Translation Joshua sent the people of Israel on their way, and each man went to take possession of his own share of the land. International Standard Version After Joshua had dismissed the people, the Israelis returned to their respective inheritances to take possession of the land. NET Bible When Joshua dismissed the people, the Israelites went to their allotted portions of territory, intending to take possession of the land. New Heart English Bible Now when Joshua had sent the people away, the children of Israel went every man to his inheritance to possess the land. Webster's Bible Translation And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man to his inheritance to possess the land. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAfter Joshua had dismissed the people, the Israelites went out to take possession of the land, each to his own inheritance. World English Bible Now when Joshua had sent the people away, the children of Israel each went to his inheritance to possess the land. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joshua sends the people away, and the sons of Israel go, each to his inheritance, to possess the land; Berean Literal Bible And Joshua dismissed the people, and the sons of Israel went each to his own inheritance to possess the land. Young's Literal Translation And Joshua sendeth the people away, and the sons of Israel go, each to his inheritance, to possess the land; Smith's Literal Translation And Joshua will send away the people, and the sons of Israel will go a man to his inheritance to inherit the land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Josue sent away the people, and the children of Israel went every one to his own possession to hold it: Catholic Public Domain Version Then Joshua dismissed the people, and the sons of Israel went away, each one to his own possession, so that they might obtain it. New American Bible Then Joshua dismissed the people, and the Israelites went, each to their own heritage, to take possession of the land. New Revised Standard Version When Joshua dismissed the people, the Israelites all went to their own inheritances to take possession of the land. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Joshua had dismissed the people, the children of Israel went away every man to his inheritance to possess the land. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yeshua sent the people and the children of Israel went, each man to his inheritance, to inherit the land OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now when Joshua had sent the people away, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joshua dismissed the people, and they went every man to his inheritance, to inherit the land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joshua's Death and Burial6After Joshua had dismissed the people, the Israelites went out to take possession of the land, each to his own inheritance. 7And the people served the LORD throughout the days of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him, who had seen all the great works that the LORD had done for Israel.… Cross References After Joshua had dismissed the people, Joshua 24:28 Then Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance. Joshua 22:6 So Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, and they went to their homes. the Israelites went out to take possession of the land, Joshua 21:43 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. Joshua 1:11 “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you will cross the Jordan to go in and take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.’” Deuteronomy 1:8 See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.” each to his own inheritance. Joshua 18:10 And Joshua cast lots for them in the presence of the LORD at Shiloh, where he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions. Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. Joshua 14:2 Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. Joshua 23:1-6 A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, when Joshua was old and well along in years, / he summoned all Israel, including its elders, leaders, judges, and officers. “I am old and well along in years,” he said, / “and you have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake, because it was the LORD your God who fought for you. … Joshua 1:1-9 Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying, / “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. / I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses. … Deuteronomy 31:7-8 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:23 Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.” 1 Samuel 12:6-11 Then Samuel said to the people, “The LORD is the One who appointed Moses and Aaron, and who brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt. / Now present yourselves, so that I may confront you before the LORD with all the righteous acts He has done for you and your fathers. / When Jacob went to Egypt, your fathers cried out to the LORD, and He sent them Moses and Aaron, who brought your fathers out of Egypt and settled them in this place. … Hebrews 11:32-34 And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. Acts 13:19-20 And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. / All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet. Psalm 78:55-56 He drove out nations before them and apportioned their inheritance; He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents. / But they tested and disobeyed God Most High, for they did not keep His decrees. Treasury of Scripture And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man to his inheritance to possess the land. Joshua Joshua 22:6 So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents. Joshua 24:28 So Joshua let the people depart, every man unto his inheritance. Jump to Previous Children Dismissed Heritage Inheritance Israel Israelites Joshua Possess Possession ThemselvesJump to Next Children Dismissed Heritage Inheritance Israel Israelites Joshua Possess Possession ThemselvesJudges 2 1. An angel rebukes the people at Bochim6. The wickedness of the new generation after Joshua 14. God's anger and pity toward them 20. The Canaanites left to prove Israel After Joshua had dismissed the people Joshua, the successor of Moses, was a central figure in leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. His role was not only as a military leader but also as a spiritual guide. The dismissal of the people signifies the end of a significant era of conquest and the beginning of settlement. This moment marks a transition from a unified military campaign to individual tribal responsibilities. Joshua's leadership is a type of Christ, as he leads his people into the promised inheritance, similar to how Christ leads believers into spiritual rest and inheritance. the Israelites went out to take possession of the land each to his own inheritance Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel after Moses, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. His role was crucial in the conquest and distribution of the land among the tribes of Israel. 2. The Israelites The descendants of Jacob, also known as the children of Israel, who were chosen by God to inherit the Promised Land. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. It represents God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. 4. Inheritance The specific portion of land allocated to each tribe of Israel. This was a fulfillment of God's promise and a tangible sign of His covenant with Israel. 5. Dismissal of the People The event where Joshua sends the Israelites to their respective inheritances, marking a transition from conquest to settlement. Teaching Points Faithfulness of GodGod's promises are reliable and trustworthy. Just as He fulfilled His promise to give Israel the land, He will fulfill His promises to us. Leadership Transition Joshua's role in leading the people to their inheritance shows the importance of faithful leadership and the need for leaders to prepare others for future responsibilities. Personal Inheritance Each believer has a unique calling and inheritance in Christ. We should seek to understand and walk in the specific purposes God has for us. Community and Individual Responsibility While the community of Israel received the land, each individual had to take possession of their inheritance. This balance of community and personal responsibility is vital in our spiritual lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 2:6?2. How does Judges 2:6 emphasize the importance of obedience to God's commands? 3. What can we learn from Israel's actions after Joshua's leadership in Judges 2:6? 4. How does Judges 2:6 connect to Joshua's leadership in Joshua 24:28? 5. How can we ensure faithfulness to God when leadership changes, as seen in Judges 2:6? 6. What steps can we take to avoid Israel's mistakes in Judges 2:6? 7. How does Judges 2:6 fit into the overall narrative of Israel's history? 8. What does Judges 2:6 reveal about Joshua's leadership and its impact on Israel? 9. How does the context of Judges 2:6 challenge modern Christian views on obedience? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 2? 11. Judges 2:6 describes Joshua sending the people away, yet Joshua appears to have died in the previous book; how can this timeline be reconciled? 12. What is the significance of the Tribe of Manasseh? 13. How does the swift, seemingly unopposed conquest of Laish in Judges 18:27–29 align with other biblical accounts or historical records of territorial conflicts? 14. What is the identity of the Kenizzites? What Does Judges 2:6 Mean After Joshua had dismissed the people• Joshua’s final act of leadership was to send the nation home once the covenant had been renewed at Shechem (Joshua 24:25-28; cf. Joshua 22:6). • His dismissal signals a transfer of responsibility: the people must now walk in personal faithfulness without their long-time leader, just as Moses had earlier prepared Joshua (Deuteronomy 31:7-8). • The verse reminds us that godly leadership equips but does not replace individual obedience. the Israelites went out • The tribes immediately acted on Joshua’s release, showing initial eagerness to obey the Lord’s charge (Numbers 33:53; Deuteronomy 1:21). • Their movement underscores that faith responds with action—leaving the assembly to live out the covenant in daily life (James 2:17). • Sadly, Judges will reveal how quickly that zeal fades when corporate worship gives way to personal routines. to take possession of the land • “Possession” echoes God’s covenant promise first given to Abraham (Genesis 12:7; 17:8) and reaffirmed to Moses and Joshua (Deuteronomy 34:4; Joshua 21:43-45). • It highlights both a gift and a mandate: the land is already granted by God, yet Israel must actively claim it (Joshua 18:3). • Spiritual parallel: believers receive every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3) but are called to “lay hold” of them through obedient living. each to his own inheritance • The phrase looks back to the allotments detailed in Joshua 13-19, where God assigned territory to every tribe and even to individual families (Numbers 26:52-56). • Personal inheritance carried a responsibility to drive out remaining Canaanites (Judges 1:27-36), maintain distinct worship (Deuteronomy 12:1-7), and pass the land to future generations (Joshua 14:9). • It also foreshadows the believer’s eternal inheritance kept in heaven (1 Peter 1:4), emphasizing both security in God’s promise and accountability in stewardship. summary Judges 2:6 bridges the conquest era and the judges period. Joshua releases the nation, the people set out, God’s promise stands ready for possession, and every Israelite has a personal stake. The verse affirms God’s faithfulness, the necessity of ongoing obedience, and the reality that blessings entrusted to God’s people must be actively embraced and faithfully guarded. (6) When Joshua had let the people go.--Rather, And Joshua let the people go. This passage strongly tends to support the view that the events of the previous chapter, and the message at Bochim, occurred before Joshua's death. (Comp. Joshua 22:6; Joshua 24:28.)Verse 6. - And when Joshua, etc. The same words as Joshua 22:6, marking the identity of time. CHAPTER 2:7-13 Hebrew After Joshuaיְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites had dismissed וַיְשַׁלַּ֥ח (way·šal·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out the people, הָעָ֑ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock the Israelites בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son went out וַיֵּלְכ֧וּ (way·yê·lə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to take possession of לָרֶ֥שֶׁת (lā·re·šeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin the land, הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land each אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person to his own inheritance. לְנַחֲלָת֖וֹ (lə·na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion Links Judges 2:6 NIVJudges 2:6 NLT Judges 2:6 ESV Judges 2:6 NASB Judges 2:6 KJV Judges 2:6 BibleApps.com Judges 2:6 Biblia Paralela Judges 2:6 Chinese Bible Judges 2:6 French Bible Judges 2:6 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 2:6 Now when Joshua had sent the people (Jd Judg. 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