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Joshua 19:51

Joshua 19:51
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.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

At the door of the tabernacle - All the inheritances were determined by lot, and this was cast before the Lord - every thing was done in his immediate presence, as under his eye; hence there was no…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Joshua 19:49-51

Before this account of the dividing of the land is solemnly closed up, in the last verse, which intimates that the thing was done to the satisfaction of all, here is an account of the particular…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Joshua 19:49-51

The Inheritance Assigned to Joshua

49. When they had made an end After all the tribes had been provided for, a modest inheritance was assigned to their noble-hearted leader, who with unselfish…