KJV ORIGINAL
Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
However, the land must be divided by casting lots. Each tribe will receive their inheritance based on the names of their ancestor tribes.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is establishing that the Promised Land will be distributed fairly through casting lots, but each tribe's portion will be tied to their ancestral identity.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during the second census of Israel in the wilderness, as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering. God was giving Moses detailed instructions on how to fairly divide the land of Canaan among the twelve tribes of Israel, ensuring both divine guidance (through lots) and respect for tribal heritage.
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