and Jahaz, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,
Here we have, I. Orders given to Joshua to assign to each tribe its portion of this land, including that which was yet unsubdued, which must be brought into the lot, in a believing confidence that it should be conquered when Israel was multiplied so as to have occasion for it (Jos 13:7): Now divide this land. Joshua thought all must be conquered before any must be divided.
Commenting on Joshua 13:7-33
And Kirjathaim,.... Of which See Gill on Num 32:37, and Sibmah; of which See Gill on Num 32:3 and See Gill on Num 32:38, and Zarethshahar, in the mount of the valley; which was built on one of the mountains that looked over the valley of Moab, as did Nebo, Pisgah, Abarim; perhaps it is the same place Josephus (k) calls Zara, to which he...
Jahaza - A city near Medeba and Dibon. It was given to the Levites, Ch1 6:78. Kedemoth - Mentioned Deu 2:26; supposed to have been situated beyond the river Arnon. Mephaath - Situated on the frontiers of Moab, on the eastern part of the desert. It was given to the Levites, Jos 21:37.