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Numbers 34:26

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Issachar, Paltiel the son of Azzan.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the leader of the tribe of Issachar's descendants was Paltiel, the son of Azzan.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse identifies Paltiel as the appointed leader who would represent the tribe of Issachar in dividing the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, God was providing Moses with instructions on how to divide the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel as they prepared to enter Canaan after their wilderness wanderings. This verse specifically names Paltiel, the son of Azzan, as the appointed leader for the tribe of Issachar to assist in this division, reflecting God's organized approach to assigning roles for the inheritance. It highlights the importance of leadership in fulfilling God's promises to His people.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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