Joshua 19:51
New International Version
These are the territories that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun and the heads of the tribal clans of Israel assigned by lot at Shiloh in the presence of the LORD at the entrance to the tent of meeting. And so they finished dividing the land.

New Living Translation
These are the territories that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the tribal leaders allocated as grants of land to the tribes of Israel by casting sacred lots in the presence of the LORD at the entrance of the Tabernacle at Shiloh. So the division of the land was completed.

English Standard Version
These are the inheritances that Eleazar the priest and Joshua the son of Nun and the heads of the fathers’ houses of the tribes of the people of Israel distributed by lot at Shiloh before the LORD, at the entrance of the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing the land.

Berean Standard Bible
These are the inheritances that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families distributed by lot to the tribes of Israel at Shiloh before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing up the land.

Berean Literal Bible
These were the inheritances that Eleazar the priest, and Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the sons of Israel, gave as an inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the face of YHWH at the door of the Tent of Meeting. And they finished dividing the land.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
These were the inheritances which Eleazar the priest, Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel divided as an inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the tabernacle of meeting. So they made an end of dividing the country.

New American Standard Bible
These are the inheritances which Eleazar the priest, Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers’ households of the tribes of the sons of Israel apportioned by lot in Shiloh before the LORD at the doorway of the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing the land.

NASB 1995
These are the inheritances which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the households of the tribes of the sons of Israel distributed by lot in Shiloh before the LORD at the doorway of the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing the land.

NASB 1977
These are the inheritances which Eleazar the priest and Joshua the son of Nun and the heads of the households of the tribes of the sons of Israel distributed by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the doorway of the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing the land.

Legacy Standard Bible
These are the inheritances which Eleazar the priest and Joshua the son of Nun and the heads of the households of the tribes of the sons of Israel distributed by lot in Shiloh before Yahweh at the doorway of the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing the land.

Amplified Bible
These are the inheritances which Eleazar the priest, Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the households of the tribes of the sons of Israel distributed by lot in Shiloh before the LORD at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing the land.

Berean Annotated Bible
These are the inheritances that Eleazar (God has helped) the priest, Joshua (YHWH saves) son of Nun (fish / posterity), and the heads of the families distributed by lot to the tribes of Israel (he wrestles with God) at Shiloh (place of rest) before the LORD {YHWH} at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing up the land.

Christian Standard Bible
These were the portions that the priest Eleazar, Joshua son of Nun, and the family heads distributed to the Israelite tribes by lot at Shiloh in the LORD’s presence at the entrance to the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing up the land.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These were the portions that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families distributed to the Israelite tribes by lot at Shiloh in the LORD’s presence at the entrance to the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing up the land.

American Standard Version
These are the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance by lot in Shiloh before Jehovah, at the door of the tent of meeting. So they made an end of dividing the land.

English Revised Version
These are the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the tent of meeting. So they made an end of dividing the land.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This is the land that the tribes of Israel drew by lot. The priest Eleazar, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders of the families divided the land by drawing lots. They did this in Shiloh in the presence of the LORD at the entrance of the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing the land.

Good News Translation
Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders of the families of the tribes of Israel assigned these parts of the land by drawing lots to consult the LORD at Shiloh, at the entrance of the Tent of the LORD's presence. In this way they finished dividing the land.

International Standard Version
These are the inheritances that Eleazar the priest, Nun's son Joshua, and the heads of the families of the Israeli tribes distributed by lot in the LORD's presence at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing the land.

NET Bible
These are the land assignments which Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the Israelite tribal leaders made by drawing lots in Shiloh before the LORD at the entrance of the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing up the land.

New Heart English Bible
These are the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of ancestral houses of the tribes of the children of Israel distributed by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the Tent of Meeting. So they made an end of dividing the land.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
These are the inheritances that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families distributed by lot to the tribes of Israel at Shiloh before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing up the land.

World English Bible
These are the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers’ houses of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance by lot in Shiloh before Yahweh, at the door of the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing the land.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
These [are] the inheritances which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the sons of Israel, have caused to inherit by lot, in Shiloh, before YHWH, at the opening of the Tent of Meeting; and they finish to apportion the land.

Berean Literal Bible
These were the inheritances that Eleazar the priest, and Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the sons of Israel, gave as an inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the face of YHWH at the door of the Tent of Meeting. And they finished dividing the land.

Young's Literal Translation
These are the inheritances which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the sons of Israel, have caused to inherit by lot, in Shiloh, before Jehovah, at the opening of the tent of meeting; and they finish to apportion the land.

Smith's Literal Translation
These the inheritances which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers to the tribes of the sons of Israel, caused to inherit by lot in Shiloh before Jehovah, at the door of the tent of appointment And they will finish dividing the land.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These are the possessions which Eleazar the priest, and Josue the son of Nun, and the princes of the families, and of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed by lot in Silo, before the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, and they divided the land.

Catholic Public Domain Version
These are the possessions which Eleazar, the priest, and Joshua, the son of Nun, and the leaders of the families and tribes of the sons of Israel divided by lot at Shiloh, before the Lord, at the door of the Tabernacle of the Testimony. And so did they divide the land.

New American Bible
These are the heritages which Eleazar the priest, Joshua, son of Nun, and the heads of families in the tribes of the Israelites apportioned by lot in the presence of the LORD, at the door of the tent of meeting in Shiloh. Thus they finished dividing the land.

New Revised Standard Version
These are the inheritances that the priest Eleazar and Joshua son of Nun and the heads of the families of the tribes of the Israelites distributed by lot at Shiloh before the LORD, at the entrance of the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing the land.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are the inheritances which Eleazar the priest and Joshua the son of Nun and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of Israel divided by lot at Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. So they completed the division of the land.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
These are the inheritances that Eliazer the Priest and Yeshua son of Nun and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of Israel inherited by lots in Shiloh before LORD JEHOVAH in the door of the Time Tabernacle, and they finished the dividing of the land
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
These are the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the tent of meeting. So they made an end of dividing the land.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
These are the divisions which Eleazar the priest divided by lot, and Joshua the son of Naue, and the heads of families among the tribes of Israel, according to the lots, in Selo before the Lord by the doors of the tabernacle of testimony, and they went to take possession of the land.

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Context
Joshua's Inheritance
50as the LORD had commanded. They gave him the city of Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, as he requested. He rebuilt the city and settled in it. 51These are the inheritances that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families distributed by lot to the tribes of Israel at Shiloh before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing up the land.

Cross References
These are the inheritances

Numbers 26:52-56
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “The land is to be divided among the tribes as an inheritance, according to the number of names. / Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one; each tribe is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those registered. …

Numbers 33:54
And you are to divide the land by lot according to your clans. Give a larger inheritance to a larger clan and a smaller inheritance to a smaller one. Whatever falls to each one by lot will be his. You will receive an inheritance according to the tribes of your fathers.

Joshua 13:6
All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim—all the Sidonians—I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you.
that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families

Joshua 14:1
Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel.

Numbers 34:17-18
“These are the names of the men who are to assign the land as an inheritance for you: Eleazar the priest and Joshua son of Nun. / Appoint one leader from each tribe to distribute the land.

Numbers 34:29
These are the ones whom the LORD commanded to apportion the inheritance to the Israelites in the land of Canaan.
distributed by lot to the tribes of Israel

Joshua 14:2
Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses.

Joshua 18:6
When you have mapped out the seven portions of land and brought it to me, I will cast lots for you here in the presence of the LORD our God.

Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
at Shiloh

Joshua 18:1
Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them,

Judges 18:31
So they set up for themselves Micah’s graven image, and it was there the whole time the house of God was in Shiloh.

1 Samuel 1:3
Year after year Elkanah would go up from his city to worship and sacrifice to the LORD of Hosts at Shiloh, where Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests to the LORD.
before the LORD

Joshua 18:8
As the men got up to go out, Joshua commanded them to map out the land, saying, “Go and survey the land, map it out, and return to me. Then I will cast lots for you here in Shiloh in the presence of the LORD.”

Numbers 27:21
He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the LORD by the judgment of the Urim. At his command, he and all the Israelites with him—the entire congregation—will go out and come in.”

Exodus 23:17
Three times a year all your males are to appear before the Lord GOD.
at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

Numbers 27:2
the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, and said,


Treasury of Scripture

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.

These are

Joshua 14:1
And these are the countries which the children of Israel inherited in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance to them.

Numbers 34:17-29
These are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun…

Psalm 47:3,4
He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet…

in Shiloh

Joshua 18:1,10
And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them…

Genesis 49:10
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

Judges 21:19,21
Then they said, Behold, there is a feast of the LORD in Shiloh yearly in a place which is on the north side of Bethel, on the east side of the highway that goeth up from Bethel to Shechem, and on the south of Lebonah…

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These are the inheritances
This phrase refers to the specific portions of land allocated to each of the tribes of Israel. The concept of inheritance is deeply rooted in the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised land to Abraham's descendants (Genesis 12:7). The distribution of land signifies the fulfillment of God's promise and the establishment of Israel as a nation.

that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families
Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served as the high priest, representing the spiritual leadership of Israel. Joshua, as the military and political leader, succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The heads of the families, or tribal leaders, ensured that the distribution was fair and respected the tribal hierarchies. This collaboration underscores the unity and order within the community, reflecting a theocratic governance where both spiritual and temporal leaders work together.

distributed by lot to the tribes of Israel
The use of lots was a common biblical method for making decisions, believed to reflect God's will (Proverbs 16:33). This method ensured that the distribution was impartial and divinely guided. The tribes of Israel, descended from the twelve sons of Jacob, each received a portion of the land, except for Levi, whose inheritance was the priesthood and the Lord Himself (Numbers 18:20).

at Shiloh
Shiloh was the religious center of Israel during this period, housing the Tent of Meeting and the Ark of the Covenant. It was located in the territory of Ephraim, Joshua's tribe, and served as a central place of worship and governance before the establishment of Jerusalem as the capital. Archaeological evidence supports Shiloh's significance, with findings of ancient pottery and structures.

before the LORD
This phrase emphasizes that the distribution was conducted in the presence of God, highlighting the sacredness of the event. It reflects the belief that God was actively involved in the affairs of Israel, guiding and blessing the process. The presence of the LORD ensured that the division was just and according to His divine plan.

at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting, or Tabernacle, was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. Conducting the distribution at its entrance signifies the importance of seeking divine guidance and approval in national matters. It was a place where God communicated with Moses and the priests, symbolizing His presence and authority.

So they finished dividing up the land.
This statement marks the completion of a significant phase in Israel's history—the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to settling in the Promised Land. It signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to the patriarchs and the establishment of Israel as a nation with defined borders. This completion also sets the stage for the subsequent challenges Israel would face in maintaining faithfulness to God amidst the surrounding pagan cultures.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Eleazar the Priest
The son of Aaron, Eleazar served as the high priest and played a crucial role in the distribution of the land among the tribes of Israel. His involvement underscores the spiritual oversight in the allocation process.

2. Joshua son of Nun
The leader of Israel after Moses, Joshua was responsible for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and overseeing its division among the tribes.

3. Heads of the Families of the Tribes of Israel
These were the leaders of the various tribes who participated in the decision-making process, ensuring that the distribution was fair and representative.

4. Shiloh
A significant religious and cultural center for the Israelites, Shiloh was where the Tent of Meeting was located, symbolizing God's presence among His people.

5. Tent of Meeting
The portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where significant decisions and divine communications took place.
Teaching Points
Divine Guidance in Decision-Making
The casting of lots at Shiloh in the presence of the Lord illustrates the importance of seeking God's guidance in our decisions. We should involve God in our plans and trust His sovereignty.

Leadership and Responsibility
Joshua and Eleazar's roles highlight the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to act with integrity and fairness, ensuring that their actions align with God's will.

Community and Unity
The involvement of the heads of the families signifies the importance of community participation and unity in achieving common goals. We should strive for harmony and collective responsibility in our communities.

Faithfulness to God's Promises
The completion of the land division signifies the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites. This reminds us of God's faithfulness and encourages us to trust in His promises for our lives.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 19:51?

2. How does Joshua 19:51 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises?

3. What role did Eleazar, Joshua, and leaders play in dividing the land?

4. How can we ensure fairness and obedience in our responsibilities, like in Joshua 19:51?

5. How does Joshua 19:51 connect with God's covenant promises to Abraham?

6. What lessons on leadership and stewardship can we learn from Joshua 19:51?

7. How does Joshua 19:51 reflect God's promise to the Israelites?

8. What is the significance of the land allotment in Joshua 19:51?

9. How does Joshua 19:51 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 19?

11. Who was Eleazar in the Bible?

12. Joshua 18:1 - Is there historical or archaeological evidence confirming that 'all the congregation of the children of Israel' actually gathered at Shiloh?

13. Why does Joshua 22:12 describe such a swift and violent response if the tribes' intentions were innocent, yet no physical confrontation ultimately ensued?

14. Joshua 19:49-50: Why is there no independent historical or archaeological record of Joshua's personal inheritance, Timnath Serah?
What Does Joshua 19:51 Mean
These are the inheritances

“These are the inheritances” (Joshua 19:51) signals the conclusion of a long, careful process that began with God’s first promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:7).

• “Inheritance” speaks of permanent possession—land granted not as a lease but as a covenant gift (Numbers 34:2; Deuteronomy 4:21).

• The plural “inheritances” highlights God’s equal faithfulness to every tribe (Joshua 14:1; 18:10).

• Each allotment fulfills earlier prophetic blessings, such as Jacob’s words in Genesis 49 and Moses’ in Deuteronomy 33, showing God’s precision in keeping His word.


that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families

Leadership is shared among spiritual, civil, and tribal authorities.

• Eleazar represents priestly mediation (Numbers 34:17), reminding the people that even administrative work is worship.

• Joshua, the military leader who “left nothing undone that the LORD had commanded” (Joshua 11:15), assures obedience and courage carry through to peaceful administration.

• The “heads of the families” (Numbers 34:18) guarantee local representation, preventing favoritism and fostering unity (Proverbs 11:14).

Together they picture balanced, accountable leadership under God.


distributed by lot

Casting lots was not random chance but a sacred means of discerning God’s will (Proverbs 16:33).

• God had commanded this method earlier (Numbers 26:55; 33:54), so using it here reflects submission, not superstition.

• The practice removes human bias, ensuring each tribe knows its boundaries are divinely appointed (Acts 1:24–26 for a New Testament parallel).

• Relying on lots underscores that the land is ultimately God’s; Israel merely stewards it (Leviticus 25:23).


to the tribes of Israel

The distribution preserves tribal identity while anchoring the nation in a unified homeland.

• Twelve distinct territories mirror the precious stones on the high priest’s breastpiece (Exodus 28:21).

• Tribe-specific land encourages responsibility; each tribe must work and defend its allotment (Joshua 13–19).

• Yet all inheritances are interconnected, symbolizing one covenant people (Joshua 24:13–15).


at Shiloh before the LORD

Shiloh, Israel’s first centralized worship site, places the whole event under God’s gaze (Joshua 18:1).

• The name means “place of rest,” reflecting the rest promised in the land (Hebrews 4:8–9).

• By meeting “before the LORD,” the leaders acknowledge His sovereign ownership (Deuteronomy 12:5–7).

• Future national gatherings at Shiloh (Judges 21:19; 1 Samuel 1:3) trace their legitimacy to this inaugural allotment ceremony.


at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting

The tabernacle’s doorway is where offerings are presented and God speaks (Exodus 29:42–43).

• Stationing the allotment there unites civil matters with worship, denying any sacred–secular divide (Colossians 3:17 applies the principle today).

• The tent symbolizes God’s dwelling among His people during a transitional period (Numbers 10:33); now, with land assigned, the transition nears its end.


So they finished dividing up the land

Completion frames the entire conquest narrative.

• Earlier summaries (Joshua 11:23; 18:10) mark progress; this line marks finality.

• God’s promise is kept in full: “Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel failed; everything was fulfilled” (Joshua 21:45).

• The finished division sets the stage for Israel to live out covenant blessings and responsibilities (Deuteronomy 28), reminding believers today that God finishes what He starts (Philippians 1:6).


summary

Joshua 19:51 records the faithful, orderly completion of Israel’s land allotment. Spiritual, civil, and tribal leaders work together under God’s direction, using lots to demonstrate trust in His sovereignty. Conducted at Shiloh, before the tabernacle, the ceremony merges worship with governance and confirms that every promise—from Abraham to the present moment—stands fulfilled. The verse invites God’s people in every age to rest securely in His finished work and to steward His gifts with obedient gratitude.

Verse 51. - At the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. The lots were drawn under Divine sanction. The ruler of the State and the ruler of the Church combined in this sacred act, hallowed by all the rites of religion, and confirmed by the presence and approbation of the heads or representatives of all the tribes. Accordingly, as has been said above, we hear of no murmurings or disputings afterwards. However much the Israelites may have quarrelled among themselves, there is not a hint of dissatisfaction with the final distribution of territory. Three points may be noticed here -

1. The authenticity of the narrative is confirmed by these evidences of the internal agreement of its parts.

2. We learn the value of mutual consultation, of open and fair dealing, from this narrative. The parcelling out of the inheritance of Israel under God's command was carried out in such a manner as to preclude the slightest suspicion of partiality.

3. The duty of hallowing all important actions with the sanctions of religion, of uniting prayer and a public recognition of God's authority with every event of moment, whether in the life of the individual or of the body politic, finds an illustration here. An age which, like the present, is disposed to relegate to the closet all recognition of God's authority, which rushes into wars without God's blessing, celebrates national or local ceremonials without acknowledging Him, contracts matrimony without publicly seeking His blessing, receives children from Him without caring to dedicate them formally to His service, can hardly plead that it is acting in the spirit of the Divine Scriptures. A well known writer in our age declares that we have "forgotten God." Though the external and formal recognition of Him may be consistent with much forgetfulness in the heart, yet the absence of such recognition is not likely to make us remember Him, nor can it be pleaded as proof that we do so. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These [were]
אֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

the inheritances
הַנְּחָלֹ֡ת (han·nə·ḥā·lōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Eleazar
אֶלְעָזָ֣ר (’el·‘ā·zār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites

the priest,
הַכֹּהֵ֣ן ׀ (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

Joshua
וִיהוֹשֻׁ֪עַ (wî·hō·wō·šu·a‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites

son
בִּן־ (bin-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Nun,
נ֟וּן (nūn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5126: Nun -- father of Joshua

and the heads
וְרָאשֵׁ֣י (wə·rā·šê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7218: The head

of the families
הָֽאָב֣וֹת (hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father

distributed
נִחֲל֣וּ (ni·ḥă·lū)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5157: To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate

by lot
בְּגוֹרָ֤ל ׀ (bə·ḡō·w·rāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1486: Lot -- a lot (for casting)

to the tribes
לְמַטּוֹת֩ (lə·maṭ·ṭō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל ׀ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

at Shiloh
בְּשִׁלֹה֙ (bə·ši·lōh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7887: Shiloh -- a city in Ephraim

before
לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

at the entrance
פֶּ֖תַח (pe·ṯaḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way

to the Tent
אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting.
מוֹעֵ֑ד (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

So they finished
וַיְכַלּ֕וּ (way·ḵal·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent

dividing up
מֵֽחַלֵּ֖ק (mê·ḥal·lêq)
Preposition-m | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 2505: To be smooth, to apportion, separate

the land.
הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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OT History: Joshua 19:51 These are the inheritances which Eleazar (Josh. Jos)
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