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Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

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A Sign of Certain Victory

Commentators note that God's act of naming the leaders for the land division before the conquest was a powerful sign of His faithfulness. It showed the Israelites that their victory was so certain in God's plan that the administrative details were already being arranged. This was meant to build their confidence and trust in God's promises.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 34:16–29

18th Century

Theologian

Of the representatives previously selected through Moses, who were all princes, that is, heads of chief families in their respective tribes (), Cal…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Numbers 34:16

16th Century

Theologian

And the Lord spoke to Moses. The question here arises: if the Israelites were to divide the land among themselves by lot, why was the auth…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 34:16

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord spoke to Moses
At the same time that he gave him the bounds of the land of Canaan, which was to be divi…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 34:16–29

17th Century

Minister

God here appoints men to divide the land to them. So sure must they feel of victory and success while God fought for them, that the persons are nam…