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Of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

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Certainty in the Details

Matthew Henry highlights that God's appointment of specific leaders like Kemuel before the land was fully conquered was a powerful sign of His faithfulness. It demonstrated to Israel that the victory and inheritance were so certain that the administrative details could already be settled. This should build our confidence in God's promises today.

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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 34:24

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…