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Saying, To you will I give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance;

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A Measured Inheritance

Commentators explain that the phrase "the lot of your inheritance" is quite literal. The Hebrew word for "lot" refers to a measuring line. This imagery emphasizes that God's promise of the land of Canaan was not a vague hope but a specific, defined, and divinely apportioned gift to His people.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 16:4–42

18th Century

Theologian

The writer of Chronicles inserted this passage between two sentences of the parallel passage in Samuel. It contains a detailed account of the worsh…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 16:8–22

19th Century

Bishop

The first four strophes of Psalm 105:1-15 (1 Chronicles 16:1–15).

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 16:18

17th Century

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(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 16:7)

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 16:7–36

17th Century

Minister

Let God be glorified in our praises. Let others be edified and taught, that strangers to Him may be led to adore Him. Let us ourselves triumph and …