Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun; From the tribe of BenjaminThe tribe of Benjamin holds a significant place in Israel's history. Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the tribe is known for its fierce warriors and strategic location between the northern and southern kingdoms. The Hebrew root for Benjamin, "Binyamin," means "son of the right hand," symbolizing strength and favor. Historically, the tribe of Benjamin produced notable figures such as King Saul and the Apostle Paul. This phrase reminds us of the unique contributions and legacy each tribe brought to the nation of Israel, emphasizing the importance of unity and diversity within God's people. Elidad
The name Elidad means "God has loved" or "whom God loves" in Hebrew. This name reflects the deep, personal relationship between God and His people. Elidad's role as a leader in the allocation of the Promised Land underscores the idea that those who are loved by God are called to serve His purposes. It is a reminder of the divine love that calls and equips individuals for specific tasks within the community of faith. son of Chislon
The mention of Elidad as the "son of Chislon" provides a genealogical anchor, situating him within a family and tribal context. The name Chislon is derived from a root that can mean "confidence" or "hope." This connection suggests that Elidad's leadership is not only a result of divine love but also of a heritage of hope and confidence in God's promises. It highlights the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, where faith and character are often passed down through generations. This phrase encourages believers to consider the legacy they inherit and the one they will leave behind, rooted in hope and trust in God's faithfulness. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElidadA leader from the tribe of Benjamin chosen to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelites. His name means "God has loved" in Hebrew, indicating a person favored by God. 2. ChislonThe father of Elidad. While not much is known about him, his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society. 3. Tribe of BenjaminOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its warriors and strategic location. Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. 4. Division of CanaanThe event where the Promised Land was apportioned among the tribes of Israel. This was a significant moment in Israel's history, marking the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham. 5. Promised LandThe land of Canaan, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It symbolizes God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His covenant. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LeadershipGod appoints leaders according to His divine plan. Elidad's selection reminds us that God knows whom He chooses and equips them for their tasks. Importance of Heritage and IdentityThe mention of Elidad's lineage underscores the value of heritage. As Christians, our identity in Christ is our spiritual heritage, which shapes our purpose and mission. Faithfulness to God's PromisesThe division of the land is a testament to God's faithfulness. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives, just as He did for Israel. Role of Community in God's PlanThe collective involvement of tribal leaders in dividing the land illustrates the importance of community and collaboration in fulfilling God's purposes. Obedience to God's CommandsThe Israelites' adherence to God's instructions for dividing the land serves as a model for our obedience to God's Word in our daily lives. Bible Study Questions 1. What qualities might have qualified Elidad to be chosen as a leader for the division of the land, and how can we apply these qualities in our leadership roles today? 2. How does the concept of heritage and lineage in Numbers 34:25 relate to our identity in Christ as described in the New Testament? 3. In what ways does the division of the Promised Land demonstrate God's faithfulness, and how can this encourage us in times of waiting for God's promises? 4. How can the collaborative effort of the tribal leaders in dividing the land inspire us to work together in our church communities? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to trust in God's plan despite uncertainty. How does the account of the Israelites receiving their inheritance encourage you in your current circumstances? Connections to Other Scriptures Joshua 18This chapter describes the further division of the land among the remaining tribes, including Benjamin, highlighting the fulfillment of the task assigned in Numbers 34. Genesis 49Jacob's blessing to his sons, including Benjamin, provides insight into the future roles and characteristics of the tribes. 1 Samuel 9The anointing of Saul, a Benjamite, as the first king of Israel, shows the tribe's significance in Israel's leadership. People Addar, Ahihud, Ammihud, Asher, Azzan, Benjamin, Bukki, Caleb, Chislon, Dan, Eleazar, Elidad, Elizaphan, Enan, Gad, Hanniel, Israelites, Issachar, Jephunneh, Jogli, Joseph, Joshua, Kemuel, Manasseh, Moses, Naphtali, Nun, Paltiel, Parnach, Pedahel, Phaltiel, Reuben, Samuel, Shelomi, Shemuel, Shiphtan, Simeon, ZebulunPlaces Ain, Akrabbim, Brook of Egypt, Canaan, Edom, Great Sea, Hazar-addar, Hazar-enan, Jordan River, Kadesh-barnea, Lebo-hamath, Mount Hor, Plains of Moab, Riblah, Salt Sea, Sea of Chinnereth, Shepham, Zedad, Zin, ZiphronTopics Chief, Elizaphan, Eli-zaphan, Eli-za'phan, Leader, Parnach, Pharnach, Prince, Sons, Tribe, Zebulun, Zeb'ulunDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 34:17-29 4208 land, divine responsibility Library The Talmudic Girdle of the Land under the Second Temple, Taken Out of the Jerusalem Sheviith, Fol. 36 3
What all these things mean, I cannot so much as conjecture; yea, nor can I scarce conjecture, what the meaning is of some of them. Neither is there any Oedipus at hand, nor Sphinx herself, to explain and unriddle them. The Talmudists are silent from making any comments here, nor have we the advantage of any other commentator. We must, therefore, act here according to the uncertain instruction of nods and winks; and that either by saying nothing, or by mere conjecture, since that the mind of the authors …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and HebraicaThe Northern Coasts of Galilee. Amanah. The Mountain of Snow.
This coast is described by Moses, Numbers 34:7: "From the Great Sea to mount Hor: from mount Hor to the entrance of Hamath," &c. Mount Hor, in the Jewish writers, is Amanah; mention of which occurs, Canticles 4:8, where R. Solomon thus: "Amanah is a mount in the northern coast of the land of Israel, which in the Talmudical language is called, The mountainous plain of Amanon; the same with mount Hor." In the Jerusalem Targum, for mount 'Hor' is the mount Manus: but the Targum of Jonathan renders it …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica What is to be Said of the Sea of Apamia.
'The sea of Apamia' is reckoned the seventh among those seas that compass the land of Israel; which word hath a sound so near akin to the word Pamias, by which name the Rabbins point out the fountains of Jordan,--that the mention of that word cannot but excite the memory of this, yea, almost persuade that both design one and the same place: and that the sea Apamia was nothing else but some great collection of waters at the very springs of Jordan. This also might moreover be added to strengthen that …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Pamias. Paneas, the Spring of Jordan.
The maps assign a double spring of Jordan; but by what right it scarce appears; much less does it appear by what right they should call this Jor,--and that Dan. There is indeed mention in Josephus of little Jordan and great Jordan. Hence, as it seems, was the first original of the double spring in the maps, and of a double river at those first springs. For thus Josephus; "There are fountains (in Daphne) which send little Jordan, as it is called, into the great." He treats, in the text cited, of the …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Lake of Gennesaret; Or, the Sea of Galilee and Tiberias.
Jordan is measured at one hundred and twenty furlongs, from the lake of Samochonitis to that of Gennesaret. That lake, in the Old Testament, is 'The sea of Chinnereth,' Numbers 34:11, &c. In the Targumists, 'The sea of Genesar'; sometimes, 'of Genesor'; sometimes, 'of Ginosar': it is the same also in the Talmudists, but most frequently 'The sea of Tiberiah.' Both names are used by the evangelists; 'the lake of Gennesaret,' Luke 5:1; 'the sea of Tiberias,' John 21:1; and 'the sea of Galilee,' John …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Subterraneous Places. Mines. Caves.
Thus having taken some notice of the superficies of the land, let us a little search into its bowels. You may divide the subterraneous country into three parts: the metal mines, the caves, and the places of burial. This land was eminently noted for metal mines, so that "its stones," in very many places, "were iron, and out of its hills was digged brass," Deuteronomy 8:9. From these gain accrued to the Jews: but to the Christians, not seldom slavery and misery; being frequently condemned hither by …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Arbel. Shezor. Tarnegola the Upper.
"Arbel a city of Galilee."--There is mention of it in Hosea 10:14. But there are authors which do very differently interpret that place, viz. the Chaldee paraphrast, R. Solomon, Kimchi: consult them. It was between Zippor and Tiberias. Hence Nittai the Arbelite, who was president with Josua Ben Perahiah. The valley of Arbel is mentioned by the Talmudists. So also "The Arbelite Bushel." "Near Zephath in Upper Galilee was a town named Shezor, whence was R. Simeon Shezori: there he was buried. There …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Coast of the Asphaltites, the Essenes. En-Gedi.
"On the western shore" (of the Asphaltites) "dwell the Essenes; whom persons, guilty of any crimes, fly from on every side. A nation it is that lives alone, and of all other nations in the whole world, most to be admired; they are without any woman; all lust banished, &c. Below these, was the town Engadda, the next to Jerusalem for fruitfulness, and groves of palm-trees, now another burying-place. From thence stands Massada, a castle in a rock, and this castle not far from the Asphaltites." Solinus, …
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 Kadesh. Rekam, and that Double. Inquiry is Made, Whether the Doubling it in the Maps is Well Done.
The readers of the eastern interpreters will observe, that Kadesh is rendered by all Rekam, or in a sound very near it. In the Chaldee, it is 'Rekam': in the Syriac, 'Rekem': in the Arabic, 'Rakim'... There are two places noted by the name Rekam in the very bounds of the land,--to wit, the southern and eastern: that is, a double Kadesh. I. Of Kadesh, or Rekam, in the south part, there is no doubt. II. Of it, in the eastern part, there is this mention: "From Rekam to the east, and Rekam is as the …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Numbers
Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution …
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