John Calvin Commentary Joshua 13:6

"all the inhabitants of the hill-country from Lebanon unto Misrephoth-maim, even all the Sidonians; them will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only allot thou it unto Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded thee." — Joshua 13:6 (ASV)

All the inhabitants of the hill country, etc., Joshua is again admonished, though the Israelites do not yet possess those regions, not to delay the partition, but to trust in the promise of God, because it would wrongfully detract from His honor if there were any doubt about the outcome. It is accordingly said: 'Only do what is your duty in the distribution of the land; nor let what the enemy still holds securely be exempted from the lot, for it will be My care to fulfill what I have promised.' From this, let us learn when undertaking any business, to depend so on the lips of God that no doubt can delay us. It is not for us, indeed, to fabricate vain hopes for ourselves; but when our confidence is founded on the Lord, let us only obey His commands, and there is no reason to fear that the outcome will disappoint us.

He afterwards assigns the land of Canaan to nine tribes and a half-tribe, because the portion of the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh had already been assigned beyond the Jordan. Though there is a seeming tautology in the words, 'Which Moses gave them, as Moses gave them,' there is nothing superfluous, because in the second clause the donation is confirmed; as if God were ordering what was done to be ratified, or saying, in other words, 'As Moses gave them that land, so let them remain tranquil in the possession of it.' For this reason also, he is distinguished by the title of 'Servant of God,' as if it were said, 'Let no one interfere with that decree which a faithful minister has pronounced on the authority of God.' It was certainly necessary to provide in advance against the disputes that otherwise would surely have arisen daily.