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These are the names of the men who shall divide the land to you for inheritance: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun.

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God's Guaranteed Promise

Commentators like Matthew Henry highlight that God names the leaders who will divide the land before the conquest is even complete. This act was meant to give Israel absolute confidence in God's promise. It demonstrates that God's plans are so certain that the administrative details can be arranged in advance.

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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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 34:17

19th Century

Bishop

Which shall divide the land to you.— Better, Which shall give (or, allot) the land as an inheritance to you.

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 34:17

17th Century

Pastor

These are the names of the men which shall divide the land
unto you
Or "inherit the l…

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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…