By lot was their inheritance, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses, for the nine tribes, and for the half tribe.
Their land was divided by drawing lots, just as the LORD had commanded through Moses, for the nine tribes and the half tribe.
This verse explains that the Israelite tribes received their portions of the Promised Land by casting lots, following God's instructions given through Moses.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were in the process of settling the Promised Land after their conquest led by Joshua, following the Exodus from Egypt and the death of Moses. This verse refers to the division of land by casting lots, a method commanded by God through Moses to ensure fairness among the nine and a half tribes, as the other tribes had already received their portions east of the Jordan River. This practice was part of God's fulfillment of His covenant promises to Abraham, distributing the inheritance as outlined in earlier books like Numbers.
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