These are the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, divided for an inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. So they made an end of dividing the country.
These are the land portions that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the tribal leaders of Israel divided up by drawing lots in Shiloh in the Lord's presence, at the entrance of the meeting tent. This is how they finished dividing up the country.
This verse concludes the account of how Israel's leaders fairly distributed the promised land among the twelve tribes by casting lots in God's presence.
📚 Historical Context
After conquering Canaan, the Israelites needed to divide the land among their twelve tribes. This division took place at Shiloh, which had become the religious center where the tabernacle was located. The use of lots was considered a way to let God determine the outcome, ensuring fairness and divine approval in the distribution.
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