Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land of Canaan; (this is the land that shall fall unto you for an inheritance, even the land of Canaan with the coasts thereof:)
Give this command to the people of Israel and tell them: When you enter the land of Canaan, this is the land that will be given to you as your inheritance—the land of Canaan with all its borders.
God is telling Moses to inform the Israelites about the specific land of Canaan that will become their permanent home and inheritance.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction comes near the end of Israel's 40-year wilderness journey, as they prepare to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land. God is beginning to give Moses detailed instructions about how the land will be divided among the twelve tribes. The concept of inheritance was crucial in ancient times, as it represented not just property ownership but family legacy and divine blessing.
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