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. These were the inheritancesThe term "inheritances" refers to the portions of land allocated to the tribes of Israel. In Hebrew, the word is "נַחֲלָה" (nachalah), which signifies a possession or heritage. This concept is deeply rooted in the covenantal promise God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, emphasizing the fulfillment of divine promises and the tangible manifestation of God's faithfulness to His people. Eleazar the priest
Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served as the high priest. His role in the distribution of the land underscores the spiritual oversight and divine sanction of the process. The priestly involvement highlights the sacred nature of the land division, ensuring that it was conducted according to God's will and not merely human decision. Joshua son of Nun
Joshua, the leader of Israel and successor to Moses, is central to the narrative. His leadership is characterized by obedience and faithfulness. The mention of "son of Nun" serves to remind readers of his heritage and the continuity of God's work through generations. Joshua's role in the allocation of the land is a testament to his dedication to fulfilling God's commands. the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel
These leaders represented the various tribes and clans, ensuring that the distribution was fair and respected the unique needs and circumstances of each group. Their involvement signifies a communal and participatory approach to governance, reflecting the collective responsibility of the nation in stewarding God's gifts. assigned by lot
The casting of lots was a common biblical practice for discerning God's will. It reflects a reliance on divine providence rather than human wisdom. This method ensured that the distribution was perceived as impartial and divinely ordained, reinforcing the belief that God was actively guiding the process. at Shiloh
Shiloh was the religious and administrative center of Israel at the time. It housed the Tent of Meeting, making it a fitting location for such a significant event. The choice of Shiloh underscores the centrality of worship and God's presence in the life of the nation. in the presence of the LORD
This phrase emphasizes the solemnity and sacredness of the proceedings. Conducting the allocation "in the presence of the LORD" indicates that the entire process was an act of worship and obedience, acknowledging God's sovereignty over the land and its people. at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting was the place where God met with His people, symbolizing His presence among them. Conducting the land division at its entrance highlights the importance of seeking God's guidance and blessing in all endeavors, particularly those of national significance. So they finished dividing the land
This concluding phrase marks the completion of a significant chapter in Israel's history. The successful division of the land signifies the fulfillment of God's promises and the establishment of Israel in the Promised Land. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of obedience to His commands. Persons / Places / Events 1. Eleazar the PriestThe 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 NunThe 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 IsraelThese were the leaders of the various tribes who participated in the decision-making process, ensuring that the distribution was fair and representative. 4. ShilohA 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 MeetingThe portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where significant decisions and divine communications took place. Teaching Points Divine Guidance in Decision-MakingThe 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 ResponsibilityJoshua 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 UnityThe 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 PromisesThe 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 1. How does the role of Eleazar the priest in the land distribution process reflect the importance of spiritual oversight in our own decision-making? 2. In what ways can we seek God's guidance in our personal and communal decisions, similar to how the Israelites cast lots in the presence of the Lord? 3. How can the leadership qualities of Joshua inspire us to lead with integrity and faithfulness in our own spheres of influence? 4. What lessons can we learn from the unity and cooperation of the tribal leaders in achieving a common goal, and how can we apply these lessons in our church or community? 5. How does the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites in the division of the land encourage us to trust in His promises today, and what specific promises are you holding onto in your life? Connections to Other Scriptures Numbers 34:16-29This passage outlines the instructions given by God to Moses regarding the division of the land, highlighting the roles of Eleazar and Joshua, which are fulfilled in Joshua 19:51. Proverbs 16:33This verse speaks to the casting of lots, emphasizing that while humans cast lots, the decision is ultimately from the Lord, reflecting the divine guidance in the land distribution. Hebrews 4:8-10This New Testament passage reflects on Joshua's leadership and the rest that the Israelites sought in the Promised Land, pointing to a greater rest found in Christ. People Allon, Anath, Asher, Dagon, Dan, Danites, Eleazar, Elon, Heleb, Hepher, Hosah, Israelites, Issachar, Japhia, Jezreel, Joshua, Naphtali, Nun, Rehob, Serah, Shema, Shimron, Shual, Simeon, Simeonites, Timnah, Zebulun, ZidonPlaces Achshaph, Achzib, Adami-nekeb, Aijalon, Ain, Allammelech, Amad, Anaharath, Aphek, Ashan, Aznoth-tabor, Baalath, Baalath-beer, Balah, Beersheba, Bene-berak, Beten, Beth-anath, Beth-dagan, Beth-emek, Beth-lebaoth, Bethlehem, Beth-marcaboth, Beth-pazzez, Beth-shemesh, Bethul, Cabul, Carmel, Chesulloth, Chinnereth, Chisloth-tabor, Dabbesheth, Daberath, Dan, Ebez, Ebron, Edrei, Ekron, Elon, Eltekeh, Eltolad, En-gannim, En-haddah, Eshtaol, Ether, Ezem, Gath-hepher, Gath-rimmon, Gibbethon, Gibeah, Hali, Hammath, Hammon, Hannathon, Hapharaim, Hazar-shual, Hazar-susah, Hazor, Heleph, Helkath, Horem, Hormah, Hosah, Hukkok, Idalah, Ir-shemesh, Ithlah, Jabneel, Japhia, Jehud, Jezreel, Jokneam, Joppa, Jordan River, Kanah, Kattath, Kedesh, Kishion, Lakkum, Leshem, Mahalab, Me-jarkon, Migdal-el, Mishal, Moladah, Nahalal, Neah, Negeb, Neiel, Rabbith, Rakkath, Rakkon, Ramah, Rehob, Remeth, Rimmon, Sarid, Shaalabbin, Shahazumah, Sharuhen, Sheba, Shiloh, Shimron, Shion, Shunem, Sidon the Great, Tabor, Timnah, Timnath-serah, Tyre, Ummah, Valley of Iphtahel, Yiron, Zaanannim, Zer, Ziddim, Ziklag, ZorahTopics Apportion, Assigned, Caused, Chief, Clans, Complete, Congregation, Decision, Distributed, Distribution, Divided, Dividing, Door, Doorway, Eleazar, Elea'zar, Ended, Entrance, Families, Fathers, Finish, Finished, Heads, Heritages, Households, Houses, Inherit, Inheritance, Inheritances, Joshua, Lot, Meeting, Nun, Opening, Presence, Priest, Shiloh, Sons, Tabernacle, Tent, Tribal, TribesDictionary of Bible Themes Joshua 19:51 4208 land, divine responsibility
7474 Tent of Meeting Library Tiberias.
All the Jews declare, almost with one consent, that this was a fortified city from ancient times, even from the days of Joshua, and was the same with Rakkath, of which mention is made, Joshua 19:35. "Rakkath is Tiberias," say the Jerusalem Gemarists. And those of Babylon say the same, and that more largely: "It is clear to us that Rakkath is Tiberias." And when, after a few lines, this of Rabbi Jochanan was objected, "When I was a boy, I said a certain thing, concerning which I asked the elders, …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and HebraicaChammath. Ammaus. The Warm Baths of Tiberias.
Chammath and Rakkath are joined together, Joshua 19:35. For they were very neighbouring cities; Rakkath is Tiberias,--and Chammath, the town Ammaus, in Josephus. Of their neighbourhood, the Jerusalem Talmudists write thus: "The men of a great city may walk" (on the sabbath) "through a whole small city" (which was within a sabbath-day's journey); "but the inhabitants of a small city walk not through a whole great city." And then follows, "Formerly the men of Tiberias walked through all Chammath; but …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Some Other Towns Near Tiberias. Beth-Meon. Caphar Chittaia. Paltathah.
Among the towns, neighbouring upon Tiberias, Tarichee is especially commemorated in Josephus, a city thirty furlongs distant from Tiberias: you will find in him the history and mention of it very frequent. In the Talmudists we meet with other names also. I. Beth-Meon. "The men of Tiberias, who went up to Beth-Meon to be hired for workmen, were hired according to the custom of Beth-Meon: the men of Beth-Meon, who went down to Tiberias to be hired, were hired according to the custom of Tiberias." This …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Eastern Wise-Men, or Magi, visit Jesus, the New-Born King.
(Jerusalem and Bethlehem, b.c. 4.) ^A Matt. II. 1-12. ^a 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem [It lies five miles south by west of Jerusalem, a little to the east of the road to Hebron. It occupies part of the summit and sides of a narrow limestone ridge which shoots out eastward from the central chains of the Judæan mountains, and breaks down abruptly into deep valleys on the north, south, and east. Its old name, Ephrath, meant "the fruitful." Bethlehem means "house of bread." Its modern …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Within what Tribe the Lake of Gennesaret Was.
By comparing the maps with the Talmudic writers, this question ariseth: for there is not one among them, as far as I know, which does not altogether define the sea of Gennesaret to be without the tribe of Naphthali; but the Talmudists do most plainly place it within. "The Rabbins deliver: The sea of Tiberias is in the portion of Naphtali; yea, it takes a full line for the nets on the south side of it: as it is said, 'Possess the sea and the south,' Deuteronomy 33:23." The Gloss is; "(Naphtali) had …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The First Sign --The Marriage in Cana.
"And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: and Jesus also was bidden, and His disciples, to the marriage. And when the wine failed, the mother of Jesus saith unto Him, They have no wine. And Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? Mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it. Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews' manner of purifying, containing two …
Marcus Dods—The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah
"And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall come forth unto Me (one) [Pg 480] to be Ruler in Israel; and His goings forth are the times of old, the days of eternity." The close connection of this verse with what immediately precedes (Caspari is wrong in considering iv. 9-14 as an episode) is evident, not only from the [Hebrew: v] copulative, and from the analogy of the near relation of the announcement of salvation to the prophecy of disaster …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Emmaus. Kiriath-Jearim.
"From Beth-horon to Emmaus it was hilly."--It was sixty furlongs distant from Jerusalem.--"To eight hundred only, dismissed the army, (Vespasian) gave a place, called Ammaus, for them to inhabit: it is sixty furlongs distant from Jerusalem." I inquire, whether this word hath the same etymology with Emmaus near Tiberias, which, from the 'warm baths,' was called Chammath. The Jews certainly do write this otherwise... "The family (say they) of Beth-Pegarim, and Beth Zipperia was out of Emmaus."--The …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Jesus Calls Four Fishermen to Follow Him.
(Sea of Galilee, Near Capernaum.) ^A Matt. IV. 18-22; ^B Mark I. 16-20; ^C Luke V. 1-11. ^a 18 And walking ^b 16 And passing along by the sea of Galilee [This lake is a pear-shaped body of water, about twelve and a half miles long and about seven miles across at its widest place. It is 682 feet below sea level; its waters are fresh, clear and abounding in fish, and it is surrounded by hills and mountains, which rise from 600 to 1,000 feet above it. Its greatest depth is about 165 feet], he [Jesus] …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Sennacherib (705-681 B. C. )
The struggle of Sennacherib with Judaea and Egypt--Destruction of Babylon. Sennacherib either failed to inherit his father's good fortune, or lacked his ability.* He was not deficient in military genius, nor in the energy necessary to withstand the various enemies who rose against him at widely removed points of his frontier, but he had neither the adaptability of character nor the delicate tact required to manage successfully the heterogeneous elements combined under his sway. * The two principal …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 8 Third Withdrawal from Herod's Territory.
Subdivision D. The Transfiguration. Concerning Elijah. (a Spur of Hermon, Near Cæsarea Philippi.) ^A Matt. XVII. 1-13; ^B Mark IX. 2-13; ^C Luke IX. 28-36. ^c 28 And it came to pass about eight days { ^a six days} ^c after these sayings [Mark agrees with Matthew in saying six days. Luke qualifies his estimate by saying "about." But if we regard him as including the day of the "sayings" and also the day of the transfiguration, and the other two as excluding these days, then the three statements …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Joshua
The book of Joshua is the natural complement of the Pentateuch. Moses is dead, but the people are on the verge of the promised land, and the story of early Israel would be incomplete, did it not record the conquest of that land and her establishment upon it. The divine purpose moves restlessly on, until it is accomplished; so "after the death of Moses, Jehovah spake to Joshua," i. 1. The book falls naturally into three divisions: (a) the conquest of Canaan (i.-xii.), (b) the settlement of the …
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