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Of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud.

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Confidence in God's Promise

Matthew Henry highlights that by naming the specific men who would divide the land before the conquest was complete, God was giving Israel a tangible sign of His promise. It was a declaration that their victory was so certain they could already plan the administration of the territory.

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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 Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 34:20

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Numbers 34:19).

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…