And the men arose, and went away: and Joshua charged them that went to describe the land, saying, Go and walk through the land, and describe it, and come again to me, that I may here cast lots for you before the LORD in Shiloh.
So the men got up and left. As they were going to survey the land, Joshua gave them instructions, saying, 'Go and walk through the land, map it out, and come back to me. Then I can cast lots for you here before the LORD in Shiloh.'
Joshua is sending surveyors to map out the remaining land so he can fairly divide it among the tribes by casting lots before God.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after their conquest under Joshua's leadership. Seven tribes had not yet received their inheritance, so Joshua appointed men to survey and map the remaining territory. The casting of lots was a common biblical practice for making decisions, believed to reveal God's will in the matter.
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