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Of the children of Joseph: of the tribe of the children of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

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A Sign of Certain Victory

Matthew Henry points out that by naming the specific leaders who would divide the land before the conquest was even complete, God was demonstrating the absolute certainty of His promise. This act was meant to give Israel unshakable confidence that victory was assured because God had already planned for the peace that would follow.

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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 34:23

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Numbers 34:19).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 34:16–29

17th Century

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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…