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A Bridge for a Nation
Commentators highlight the divine wisdom in Benjamin's allotment. Placed strategically between the powerful and often rival tribes of Judah (to the south) and Joseph (to the north), the small tribe of Benjamin was intended to be a unifying link. This geographical placement is seen not as an accident, but as a key part of God's providential plan to foster peace and cohesion within Israel.
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 18:11–28
18th Century
Theologian
See the marginal references. There are many indications found in this and the next chapter that the text is in great disorder, and many of the plac…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 18:11–28
19th Century
Bishop
THE INHERITANCE OF BENJAMIN.
The lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin.—It can have been no acciden…
John Calvin
On Joshua 18:11–28
16th Century
Theologian
In the allotment for Benjamin, nothing particularly deserving of notice occurs, except that a small tribe takes precedence over the others. I admit…
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John Gill
On Joshua 18:21
17th Century
Pastor
Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin ,
according to their families, were Jericho…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 18:11–28
17th Century
Minister
The boundaries of each portion were distinctly drawn, and the inheritance of each tribe was settled. All disputes and selfish claims were prevented…