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Moses gave to the tribe of the children of Reuben according to their families.

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God's Order Prevents Chaos

Commentators like John Calvin and Matthew Henry highlight that the detailed description of Reuben's inheritance, initiated here, was a profound act of God's fatherly care. By clearly defining boundaries, God proactively prevented future quarrels and litigation over land. This demonstrates that God desires peace and order for His people, providing clear guidance to avoid strife.

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Joshua

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 13:8–33

18th Century

Theologian

The writer adds to the command of God (Joshua 13:1–7) a statement that the other two and a half tribes had already had their inheritanc…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 13:15–33

19th Century

Bishop

DESCRIPTION OF THE TERRITORY DISTRIBUTED BY MOSES ON THE EAST OF JORDAN

(Joshua 13:15–33).

Reuben.…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Joshua 13:15

16th Century

Theologian

Concerning the passage And Moses gave unto the tribe..., and so on, what he seemed to have stated with sufficient clarity, he now follows …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 13:15

17th Century

Pastor

And Moses gave to the tribe of the children of Reuben
[inheritance] according to their families

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 13:7–33

17th Century

Minister

The land must be divided among the tribes. It is the will of God that each person should know what belongs to them, and not take what belongs to an…