Joshua 17:3-4 recounts the daughters of Zelophehad receiving an inheritance among their father's brothers, fulfilling the command given in Numbers 27:1-7 where God instructed Moses to grant them an inheritance.
Joshua 17:12-13 describes the failure of the tribe of Manasseh to fully drive out the Canaanites, which is reiterated in Judges 1:27-28, highlighting the ongoing struggle and incomplete obedience of Israel.
Thematic focusIncomplete Obedience, Coexistence with Canaanites.
In Joshua 17:14-18, the tribe of Joseph is encouraged to clear the forested hill country and drive out the Canaanites despite their iron chariots, echoing the assurance of victory given in Deuteronomy 20:1-4 where God promises to fight for Israel.