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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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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…
19th Century
Bishop
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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17th Century
Pastor
And Moses gave to the tribe of the children of Reuben
[inheritance] according to their families
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…