Joshua 13:20 (KJV)

What does Joshua 13:20 mean?

Joshua 13:20 lists three specific places—Bethpeor, Ashdothpisgah, and Bethjeshimoth—as part of the territory being described. This verse is part of a larger section where the land east of the Jordan River is being detailed, especially the areas assigned to the tribes of Israel.

In this passage, God is speaking to Joshua, giving him instructions about the land that remains to be divided among the Israelites. The verse is part of a list naming towns and regions that were formerly controlled by other peoples but are now included in Israel’s inheritance. These names help mark out the boundaries and important locations within the territory given to the tribes, especially Reuben and Gad.

Where else these words appear

“Ashdothpisgah” Hebrew H798 · used in 3 verses

Deuteronomy 3:17 The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof, from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, under Ashdothpisgah eastward.
Joshua 12:3 And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the way to Bethjeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdothpisgah:

“Bethpeor” Hebrew H1047 · used in 4 verses

Deuteronomy 3:29 So we abode in the valley over against Bethpeor.
Deuteronomy 4:46 On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:
Deuteronomy 34:6 And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.

“Bethjeshimoth” Hebrew H1020 · used in 4 verses

Numbers 33:49 And they pitched by Jordan, from Bethjesimoth even unto Abelshittim in the plains of Moab.
Joshua 12:3 And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the way to Bethjeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdothpisgah:
Ezekiel 25:9 Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim,

“Ashdothpisgah” Hebrew H794 · used in 6 verses

Deuteronomy 3:17 The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof, from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, under Ashdothpisgah eastward.
Deuteronomy 4:49 And all the plain on this side Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.
Joshua 12:3 And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the way to Bethjeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdothpisgah: