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The sixth lot came out for the children of Naphtali, even for the children of Naphtali according to their families.

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God's Orderly Provision

Commentators note the simple but significant process recorded here. The casting of the sixth lot for Naphtali demonstrates God's systematic fulfillment of His promise to provide for every tribe. As one scholar explains, the land was designated not just for the tribe as a whole, but was to be divided "according to their families," showing God's detailed and personal care in allotting an inheritance to His people.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 19:32

17th Century

Pastor

The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali
The tribe of Naphtali, and directed what should be the inheritanc…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 19:17–51

17th Century

Minister

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…