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Ensuring a Fair Division
Commentators explain that God commanded a leader, or 'prince,' from each of the nine and a half tribes to join Joshua and Eleazar in overseeing the land allotment. This structure was designed to guarantee fairness, prevent fraud, and ensure an impartial distribution, demonstrating God's commitment to justice and order.
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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
On Numbers 34:18
19th Century
Bishop
And ye shall take one prince of every tribe ... — In addition to Eleazar the high priest, and Joshua the commander of the…
John Gill
On Numbers 34:18
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall take one prince out of every tribe That is, out of the nine tribes and the half, which are ten in all; of t…
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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…