Joshua 13:31Half Gilead, Ashtaroth, and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, even for the half of the children of Machir according to their families.
The setting
Plains of Moab, ~1400 BC. Joshua systematically divides the Promised Land. The tribe of Manasseh receives territory on both sides of Jordan River, in modern-day Jordan and northern Israel...
The emotion here: methodical satisfaction recording fulfilled promises
Why it matters
Machir's descendants became skilled warriors who later helped Gideon defeat the Midianites
Read with care
What most readers miss in Joshua 13:31
Half of Manasseh got land BEFORE entering Canaan — they had to fight for others' inheritance first
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just ancient geography, but it establishes that God keeps specific promises to specific families across generations.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Joshua 13:31
Bible Genome reading
Joshua 13:31 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Joshua 13:31 comes from the book of Joshua, written during the conquest period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include tribal allocation, family inheritance. Notable phrases: children of Machir; kingdom of Og.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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