When they had finished distributing the several territories of the land as inheritances, the people of Israel gave an inheritance among them to Joshua the son of Nun — The distribution's completion triggers Joshua's own allotment. Joshua, who has received no inheritance despite his faithful service, now receives land 'among' (bĕqereb) the people. The phrasing suggests that Joshua's reward comes only after the covenant task of distribution is complete.

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