Definition: In the morning therefore ye shall be brought according to your tribes: and it shall be, [that] the tribe which the LORD taketh shall come according to the families [thereof]; and the family which the LORD shall take shall come by households; and the household which the LORD shall take shall come man by man.

Explanation: Okay, let’s break down this verse from Joshua 7:14. It’s a really important passage about God’s judgment and how he chooses who gets into Heaven. Here’s a simplified explanation: The Basic Idea: God is going to punish the Israelites (and all of their enemies) with a massive flood. But instead of just randomly flooding the land, He wants to make it fair – meaning, people get in based on what they’re made of. Let’s unpack the parts: “In the morning therefore ye shall be brought according to your tribes:” This means that God will bring the Israelites into Heaven as each tribe is assigned to them . He's saying, "You will be brought to Heaven as you are numbered by your family." It’s a process of sorting. “and it shall be, [that] the tribe which the LORD taketh shall come according to the families [thereof]; and the family which the LORD shall take shall come by households; and the household which the LORD shall take shall come man by man.” This is where it gets a little more complex. Let's break this down further: “The tribe which the LORD taketh”: This refers to the twelve tribes of Israel – the ones who were originally chosen as leaders and sent into the wilderness. "according to the families [thereof]": God is assigning each tribe a specific family within their group. This means that some tribes will be part of larger families, and others will be smaller. It’s like saying "You'll be assigned to one large family, and another to a smaller one." “the family which the LORD shall take”: This refers to the twelve tribes of Israel. God is taking them into Heaven. "come by households": Each tribe will come as individuals – not in huge groups. It’s like each family gets its own way into Heaven. “and the household which the LORD shall take shall come man by man.”: This is a really striking part! God is taking every single person from each tribe – individually . He’s not just bringing groups together; he's bringing everyone into Heaven. The Big Picture – It’s about God’s Justice This verse is about God's righteous justice. He’s choosing to punish the wicked, and He’s doing it in a way that’s fair. It shows that God values each person and wants to bring everyone into His presence. Important Note: This is a difficult passage to understand fully. It’s designed to be shocking and emphasize God's power and judgment. --- Do you want me to: Explain any of these parts in more detail? Provide a simpler analogy to illustrate the concept? Discuss the context of this verse in the larger story of Israel’s history?