Joshua 13:13Nevertheless the children of Israel didn't drive out the Geshurites, nor the Maacathites: but Geshur and Maacath dwell in the midst of Israel to this day.
The setting
East of the Jordan River, modern-day Syria/Jordan border. ~1400 BC. Joshua records the incomplete conquest as tribes settle into their territories...
The emotion here: disappointed but faithful to record truth
The original word
yarash (יָרַשׁ) — to dispossess, drive out completely, not just defeat
Why it matters
Geshur became David's in-laws when he married Maacah, creating political complications
Read with care
What most readers miss in Joshua 13:13
This 'small' compromise led to centuries of conflict and intermarriage problems
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just ancient history, but Joshua is showing how small compromises create generational problems. This isn't about ancient warfare—it's about the cost of partial obedience.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Joshua 13:13
Bible Genome reading
Joshua 13:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Joshua 13:13 comes from the book of Joshua, written during the conquest period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is lamenting. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include incomplete obedience, compromise. Notable phrases: didn't drive out.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grieving
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you…”
— Genesis 3:19
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
— Psalms 22:1
“They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.”
— Psalms 22:18
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
— Romans 3:23
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