52 56<\/strong>. The manner in which Canaan is to be divided among the tribes. The territories are to be proportionate to the size of the several tribes.<\/p>\n And the Lord spake unto Moses<\/strong>,…. After the sum of the people of Israel had been taken:<\/p>\n saying<\/strong>; as follows.<\/p>\n Instructions concerning the Distribution of the Land. – In Num 26:53<\/span>, Num 26:54<\/span>, the command is given to distribute the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes (“unto these”), according to the number of the names (Num 1:2-18), i.e., to the tribes and families that contained only a few persons, they were to make it small; to every one according to the measure of its mustered persons ( must be repeated before ). In Num 26:55<\/span>, Num 26:56<\/span>, it is still further commanded that the distribution should take place by lot. “ According to the names on their paternal tribes shall they <\/em> (the children of Israel) receive it <\/em> (the land) for an inheritance<\/em>.” The meaning of these words can only be, that every tribe was to receive a province of its own for an inheritance, which should be called by its name for ever. The other regulation in Num 26:56<\/span>, “ according to the measure of the lot shall its inheritance<\/em> (the inheritance of every tribe) be divided between the numerous and the small<\/em> (tribe),” is no doubt to be understood as signifying, that in the division of the tribe territories, according to the comparative sizes of the different tribes, they were to adhere to that portion of land which fell to every tribe in the casting of the lots. The magnitude and limits of the possessions of the different tribes could not be determined by the lot according to the magnitude of the tribes themselves: all that could possibly be determined was the situation to be occupied by the tribe; so that R. Bechai<\/em> is quite correct in observing that “ the casting of the lot took place for the more convenient distribution of the different portions, whether of better or inferior condition, that there might be no occasion for strife and covetousness,” though the motive assigned is too partial in its character. The lot was to determine the portion of every tribe, not merely to prevent all occasion for dissatisfaction and complaining, but in order that every tribe might receive with gratitude the possession that fell to its lot as the inheritance assigned it by God, the result of the lot being regarded by almost all nations as determined by God Himself (cf. Pro 16:33<\/span>; Pro 18:18<\/span>). On this ground not only was the lot resorted to by the Greeks and Romans in the distribution of conquered lands (see the proofs in Clericus, Rosenmller,<\/em> and Knobel<\/em>), but it is still employed in the division of lands. (For further remarks, see at Jos 14:1<\/span>.).<\/p>\n 52 And the LORD<\/B> spake unto Moses, saying, 53 Unto these the land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names. 54 To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him. 55 Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit. 56 According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few.<\/P> If any ask why such a particular account is kept of the tribes, and families, and numbers, of the people of Israel, here is an answer for them; as they were multiplied, so they were portioned, not by common providence, but by promise; and, for the support of the honour of divine revelation, God will have the fulfilling of the promise taken notice of both in their increase and in their inheritance. When Moses had numbered the people God did not say, By these shall the land be conquered;<\/I> but, taking that for granted, he tells him, Unto these shall the land be divided.<\/I> “These that are now registered as the sons of Israel shall be admitted (as it were by copy of court-roll) heirs of the land of Canaan.” Now, in the distributing, or quartering, of these tribes, 1. The general rule of equity is here prescribed to Moses, that to many he should give more, and to few he should give less (v.<\/I><\/span> 54<\/span>); yet, alas! he<\/I> was so far from giving any to others that he must not have any himself, but this direction given to him was intended for Joshua his successor. 2. The application of this general rule was to be determined by lot<\/I> (v.<\/I><\/span> 55<\/span>); notwithstanding it seems thus to be left to the prudence of their prince, yet the matter must be finally reserved to the providence of their God, in which they must all acquiesce, how much soever it contradicted their policies or inclination: According to the lot shall the possession be divided.<\/I> As the God of nations, so the God of Israel in particular, reserves it to himself to appoint the bounds of our habitation.<\/I> And thus Christ, our Joshua, when he was urged to appoint one of his disciples to his right hand,<\/I> another to his left<\/I> in his kingdom, acknowledged the sovereignty of his Father in the disposal: It is not mine to give.<\/I> Joshua must not dispose of inheritances in Canaan according to his own mind. But it shall be given to those for whom it is prepared of my Father.<\/I><\/P> <\/p>\n Verses 52-56:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Land was to be divided equitably, with the territory assigned to each tribe regulated according to the size of the population. The territorial assignments were to be made “by lot,” God’s way of regulating the outcome, Pr 16:33. This would remove any suspicion of favoritism on the part of Israel’s leaders. The text does not specify the manner of this lot.<\/p>\n E. INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAND ALLOTMENT vv. 5256 Num. 26:52<\/span>. And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 53. Unto these the land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names. 54. To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him, 55. Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit. 56. According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few.<\/p>\n PARAPHRASE<\/strong><\/p>\n Num. 26:52<\/span>. Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, Among these the land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the census of names. 54. To the larger number you shall give the larger inheritance; to the smaller number you shall give the smaller inheritance; each shall have his inheritance according to those who were counted of him. 55. But the land shall be divided by lot. They shall receive their inheritance according to the names of the tribes of their fathers. 56. According to their selection by lot, their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller.<\/p>\n COMMENTARY<\/strong><\/p>\n Two factors figure in the division of the land to the tribest the size of each tribe is to be considered; the actual area specified for each will be established by casting lots. IC summarily pronounces the principles clear but contradictory; ICC reports the meaning is not quite clear . . . . . how these two in themselves irreconcilable principles are both to be respected in the division is not said; PC reports the second order (division by lot) can only be reconciled with the preceding order by assuming that the lot was to determine the situation of the territory, the actual boundaries being left to the discretion of the rulers. Only KD, of the sources cited, makes a genuine attempt to reconcile the methods: In Num. 26:53-54<\/span>, the command is given to distribute the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes (unto these), according to the number of the names (chap. Num. 1:2-18<\/span>), i.e., of the persons counted by name in each of their families. To a numerous tribe they were to make the inheritance great; to the littleness, i.e., to the tribes and families that contained only a few persons, they were to make it small . . . In Num. 26:55-56<\/span>, it is still further commanded that the distribution should take place by lot. . . . The meaning of these words can only be, that every tribe was to receive a province of its own for an inheritance, which should be called by its name for ever. The other regulation in Num. 26:56<\/span>, according to the measure of the lot shall its inheritance (the inheritance of every tribe) be divided between the numerous and the small (tribe), is no doubt to be understood as signifying, that in the division of the tribe territories, according to the comparative sizes of the different tribes, they were to adhere to that portion of land which fell to every tribe in the casting of the lots. The magnitude and limits of the possessions of the different tribes could not be determined by the lot according to the magnitude of the tribes themselves: all that could possibly be determined was the situation to be occupied by the tribe. . . . The lot was to determine the portion of every tribe, not merely to prevent all occasion for dissatisfaction and complaining, but in order that every tribe might receive with gratitude the possession that fell to its lot as the inheritance assigned it by God, the result of the lot being regarded by almost all nations as determined by God Himself (cf. Pro. 16:33<\/span>; Pro. 18:18<\/span>), (pp. 210, 211).<\/p>\n Because the precise boundaries used in the actual division of the tribal inheritances cannot be established, we can make but a general observation: the inheritances did not follow a rigid formula by which the most populous tribes received the greatest areas from largest to smallest; however, there is a general relationship between the two factors. Manasseh and Ephraim together, as sons of Joseph, constituted by far the largest descendants of any single son of Jacob, and received easily the greatest area of land. Judah, next largest tribe, received the second largest portion. This is an especially significant fact because of the prominent role Judah was destined to play in the unfolding history of Gods people. The land itself was well situated and productive. Excepting for the Jeshimon, it was totally habitable. It was an ideal portion within which the longest-faithful portion of the people could live to greatest advantage for the longest period of time. Such a fact cannot be overlooked when one considers the guiding hand of God in the lot distribution. The exact extent of other territories pales into unimportance, then, after this established fact: and further inquiry about the significance of the size of any particular portion is almost without meaning. Perhaps the most important point of all is that God guided the distribution of all the portions so that every tribe had as much as it needed, and more than it ever used to fullest advantage either materially or spiritually.<\/p>\n QUESTIONS AND RESEARCH ITEMS<\/strong><\/p>\n 486.<\/p>\n Look up data on the various methods used to determine decisions by means of casting lots.<\/p>\n 487.<\/p>\n Why would it be important for the land to be divided in relationship to the sizes of the various tribes?<\/p>\n 488.<\/p>\n Reconcile the two methods given in this portion of Scripture: how could they both be used in the land distribution?<\/p>\n 489.<\/p>\n To what extent did the actual land distribution relate to the size of the individual tribes?<\/p>\n 490.<\/p>\n What important facts emerge when we look at the ultimate results of the land allotment?<\/p>\n The Land To Be Divided Up Between Them Tribes As An Inheritance According To Their Number Depending On Whether More or Fewer ( Num 26:52-54<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> ). <\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Having numbered the men for war, the encouragement was now given by describing the future division of what they were fighting for, and in such a way as to establish it as a certainty. <\/p>\n Num 26:52<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ‘And Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,’ <\/p>\n Again we are reminded that what we read are the words of Yahweh as given to Moses. While Eleazar was involved in the preparing of men for war, the division of the land was in the hands of the supreme leader. <\/p>\n Num 26:53<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ‘To these the land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names.’ <\/p>\n To those tribes and clans now numbered the land was to be divided up for an inheritance in accordance with the number of names. This may signify the names of the clans as given above. <\/p>\n Num 26:54<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ‘To the more you shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer you shall give the less inheritance: to every one according to those that were numbered of him shall his inheritance be given. <\/p>\n The more numerous tribes would receive the larger inheritance, the less numerous the lesser inheritance. The inheritance would depend on the size of each tribe, sub-tribe and clan. Thus the numbering was not only so as to prepare the men for war, but also in order later to assist in the dividing of the land. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/strong> Concerning the Divisions of the Land and the Levites<\/p>\n v. 52. And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,<\/strong> <\/p>\n v. 53. Unto these,<\/strong> in accordance with the census just taken, shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names,<\/strong> each tribe being given a territory whose extent should be proportionate to its own size. <\/p>\n v. 54. To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance; to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him,<\/strong> this consideration applying to the size of the tribal territory, as it would be known after the name of the head of the tribe. <\/p>\n v. 56. Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot,<\/strong> not only to avoid all dissatisfaction and complaint, but also to cause every tribe to accept the territory assigned to it as the gift of God, for so the outcome of the lot was generally regarded; according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit. <\/p>\n v. 56. According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few. <\/strong> Thus the relative situation of each tribe’s inheritance in Canaan was determined and, at the same time, all cause for dispute removed. <\/p>\n v. 57. And these are they that were numbered of the Levites after their families: of Gershon, the family of the Gershonites; of Kohath, the family of the Kohathites; of Merari, the family of the Merarites. <\/p>\n v. 58. These are the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites,<\/strong> which belonged to the Gershonites, the family of the Hebronites,<\/strong> which belonged to the Kohathites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites,<\/strong> both of which belonged to the Merarites, the family of the Korathites,<\/strong> which belonged to the Kohathites. And Kohath begat Amram. <\/p>\n v. 59. And the name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt,<\/strong> Exo 2:1-2<\/span>; Exo 6:20<\/span>; and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam, their sister. <\/p>\n v. 60. And unto Aaron was born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. <\/p>\n v. 61. And Nadab and Abihu died when they offered strange fire before the Lord,<\/strong> Lev 10:1-2<\/span>. <\/p>\n v. 62. And those that were numbered of them were twenty and three thousand, all males from a month old and upward; for they were not numbered among the children of Israel, because there was no inheritance given them among the children of Israel,<\/strong> Num 18:20<\/span>. <\/p>\n v. 63. These are they that were numbered by Moses and Eleazar, the priest, who numbered the children of Israel in the Plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho;<\/strong> the census was made under their direction. <\/p>\n v. 64. But among these there was not a man of them whom Moses and Aaron, the priest, numbered, when they numbered the children of Israel in the “Wilderness of Sinai,<\/strong> chaps. 1 and 2; the entire generation of people who had been twenty years old and more at the time of the departure out of Egypt had passed away in the wilderness. Cf Num 14:29-38<\/span>. <\/p>\n v. 65. For the Lord had said of them, They shall surely die in the wilderness. <\/strong> Cf 1Co 10:5-6<\/span>. And there was not left a man of them, save Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua, the son of Nun,<\/strong> the two spies that had opposed the majority report with such emphasis. The judgments of the just and holy God are often carried out with terrifying exactness, as a standing warning to the unbelieving generation of all times. <\/p>\n Observe, how the LORD appoints the boundaries of his people’s habitation. Yes! all our resting places, and all our movements, our tents in this life, and our mansions of glory in another, are all graciously marked, and appointed, by the great Giver. Reader! take notice what the SON of GOD hath said concerning these things, Joh_17:2; Joh_14:2-3 ; Mat 20:20-23<\/span> .<\/p>\n Reciprocal: Jos 11:23 – according to their<\/p>\n Moses apportioned the land to each tribe according to its population. The casting of lots determined the location of each tribal inheritance in Canaan later (Num 26:54; Jos 13:7-33).<\/p>\n And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying, 52 56. The manner in which Canaan is to be divided among the tribes. The territories are to be proportionate to the size of the several tribes. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And the Lord spake unto Moses,…. 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