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Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying, This is the land which you shall inherit by lot, which Yahweh has commanded to give to the nine tribes, and to the half-tribe;

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Inheritance by Divine Lot

This verse clarifies that the land for the nine and a half tribes was to be distributed "by lot." Commentators explain this was a sacred method to ensure God, not human preference or power, determined the specific territory for each tribe. This process highlights God's sovereign and direct involvement in fulfilling His covenant promises.

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Numbers 34:13

16th Century

Theologian

And Moses commanded the children of Israel. Though this is a repetition, it is not a superfluous one, for he contrasts the new allotment o…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 34:13

17th Century

Pastor

And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying
Strictly enjoining them to observe what he was about to say to the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 34:1–15

17th Century

Minister

Canaan was of small extent; as it is bounded here, it is only about 160 miles in length and about 50 in breadth; yet this was the country promised …

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