“Eleazar the priest and Joshua son of Nun are the men designated to divide the grants of land among the people.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Of the representatives previously selected through Moses, who were all princes, that is, heads of chief families in their respective tribes , Caleb…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Which shall divide the land to you.— Better, Which shall give (or, allot) the land as an inheritance to you.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

These are the names of the men which shall divide the land
unto you
Or "inherit the l…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God here appoints men to divide the land to them. So sure must they feel of victory and success while God fought for them, that the persons are nam…