KJV ORIGINAL
And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The fourth lot was drawn for the tribe of Issachar, giving land to all the families within that tribe.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the fourth tribe, Issachar, receiving their designated portion of the Promised Land through the casting of lots.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after they had conquered Canaan under Joshua's leadership. The casting of lots was seen as a way to let God determine which tribe would receive which territory, ensuring fairness and divine guidance in the distribution process.
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