According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few.
The land will be divided by casting lots, giving portions to both large tribes and small tribes.
This verse explains that God's method for dividing the Promised Land among the tribes would be fair to everyone, whether their tribe was large or small.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, after the Israelites had wandered in the wilderness for nearly forty years, a second census was taken to prepare for entering the Promised Land and dividing it among the tribes. This verse specifically addresses how the land would be allocated by casting lots, a method to ensure fairness so that both large and small tribes received an inheritance based on God's direction. The use of lots reflected the ancient Israelite practice of seeking divine guidance for major decisions, emphasizing reliance on God rather than human favoritism.
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