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According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer.
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God's Sovereign Hand
All commentators agree that using a lot was not a game of chance but a way to show God's direct involvement. Citing Proverbs 16:33, scholars explain this method demonstrated God's sovereign control, ensuring the tribes understood their inheritance was determined and given by Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
According to the lot ... - This method was adopted not only in order to prevent jealousies and disputes, but also that the several …
19th Century
Anglican
Unto these the land shall be divided ... — The general apportionment of the land, regarding the relative position of each tribe, was to be…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided , &c.] It was by the determination of the lot that the …
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In distributing these tribes, the general rule of equity is prescribed: that to many should be given more, and to fewer less. Though it seems left …
