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The fourth lot came out for Issachar, even for the children of Issachar according to their families.
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Strategic National Unity
Commentators explain that the allotment of land was divinely strategic. Issachar's territory was placed to buffer and bond the powerful southern tribe of Judah with the northern tribes. This arrangement, linking former allies from their time in the wilderness, was intended to foster national unity and prevent future discord among God's people.
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19th Century
Anglican
The fourth lot ... to Issachar. — These two tribes were located next to the house of Joseph on the north. It should be remembered …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[And] the fourth lot came out to Issachar The fourth of the seven drawn at Shiloh:
for the childr…
Presbyterian
Joshua waited until all the tribes were settled before he asked for any provision for himself. He was content to be unsettled until he saw them all…
