Joshua 14:2
“By lot was their inheritance, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses, for the nine tribes, and for the half tribe.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
By lot was their inheritance,.... Every tribe had its part and portion assigned to it, by the casting of lots; which was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
By lot - We are not told in what manner the lot was cast. Perhaps two urns were employed, one containing a description…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
By lot was their inheritance - Concerning the meaning and use of the lot, see the note on Num 26:55; and concerning the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 14:1-5
The historian, having in the foregoing chapter given an account of the disposal of the countries on the other side…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
By lot was their inheritance See Num 26:55; Num 33:54, and note above on the use of "lots" ch. Jos 7:18.
(a) The use of…
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