13:1-7 At this point, Joshua is becoming very old. Having previously just read about Joshua's glorious days of triumphant faith, it is easy to understand just how grand God's promises truly are. God made a promise to Abraham which is extending beyond generation after generation: a single person, or even a handful of people, cannot accomplish it fully.
Even though on earth we are finite and mortal, God keeps the covenant as alive as He keeps our souls and His love for us. Instead of letting this covenant become defunct, rendered antiquated by generations' passing, He propels it.
In these verses, God lists the territory He still has plans to conquer for His righteous children. Joshua's days on earth are nearing an end but this covenant is still in its infancy.
13:8-14 The land divided east of the Jordan river.
13:15-23 The land of Reuben's inheritance.
13:24-28 The land of Gad's inheritance.
13:29-33 The land of half the tribe of Manasseh (east).
